Share of GDP from agriculture in Botswana
Botswana: Share of GDP from agriculture was 1.8% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.8%
Change on year
up 1.1%
World rank
155th
of 203 countries
All-time high
43.7%
in 1968
All-time low
1.6%
in 2022
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Share of GDP from agriculture in Botswana, 1960–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
Botswana recorded 1.8% for share of gdp from agriculture in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.1% on the previous year and down 8.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of gdp from agriculture in Botswana peaked at 43.7% in 1968 and was at its lowest, 1.6%, in 2022.
Botswana ranks 155th of 203 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of GDP from agriculture in Botswana, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 43.2% | — |
| 1961 | 41.9% | -3.0% |
| 1962 | 40.7% | -3.0% |
| 1963 | 39.7% | -2.3% |
| 1964 | 38.6% | -2.9% |
| 1965 | 33.8% | -12.3% |
| 1966 | 39.3% | +16.1% |
| 1967 | 41.3% | +5.0% |
| 1968 | 43.7% | +5.9% |
| 1969 | 38.7% | -11.4% |
| 1970 | 33.0% | -14.8% |
| 1971 | 33.0% | -0.0% |
| 1972 | 33.0% | +0.1% |
| 1973 | 33.1% | +0.2% |
| 1974 | 31.8% | -3.9% |
| 1975 | 27.5% | -13.3% |
| 1976 | 24.7% | -10.4% |
| 1977 | 22.6% | -8.4% |
| 1978 | 18.4% | -18.4% |
| 1979 | 14.5% | -21.5% |
| 1980 | 12.7% | -12.2% |
| 1981 | 12.4% | -2.6% |
| 1982 | 10.3% | -17.0% |
| 1983 | 8.0% | -22.4% |
| 1984 | 6.9% | -13.5% |
| 1985 | 5.9% | -14.1% |
| 1986 | 5.3% | -10.7% |
| 1987 | 6.2% | +18.1% |
| 1988 | 5.6% | -9.8% |
| 1989 | 4.7% | -16.6% |
| 1990 | 4.5% | -3.6% |
| 1991 | 4.4% | -3.3% |
| 1992 | 4.6% | +5.8% |
| 1993 | 4.5% | -2.4% |
| 1994 | 3.8% | -16.9% |
| 1995 | 4.6% | +23.5% |
| 1996 | 3.7% | -20.4% |
| 1997 | 3.5% | -4.0% |
| 1998 | 3.2% | -10.6% |
| 1999 | 3.0% | -5.6% |
| 2000 | 2.8% | -6.6% |
| 2001 | 2.6% | -7.3% |
| 2002 | 2.4% | -6.4% |
| 2003 | 2.7% | +12.2% |
| 2004 | 2.3% | -17.0% |
| 2005 | 1.8% | -19.1% |
| 2006 | 1.7% | -4.9% |
| 2007 | 1.9% | +10.8% |
| 2008 | 2.1% | +11.1% |
| 2009 | 2.4% | +11.0% |
| 2010 | 2.1% | -12.0% |
| 2011 | 2.1% | +1.3% |
| 2012 | 2.3% | +9.2% |
| 2013 | 2.0% | -13.9% |
| 2014 | 1.8% | -8.7% |
| 2015 | 1.9% | +7.0% |
| 2016 | 2.0% | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 1.8% | -6.8% |
| 2018 | 2.1% | +14.9% |
| 2019 | 2.1% | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 2.2% | +6.0% |
| 2021 | 1.8% | -19.0% |
| 2022 | 1.6% | -11.7% |
| 2023 | 1.7% | +6.1% |
| 2024 | 1.8% | +5.1% |
| 2025 | 1.8% | +1.1% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 1.8% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6.8%, 26% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 1.8% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 20.8%, 9% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 40.1% | 33.8% | 43.7% | 10 |
| 1970s | 27.2% | 14.5% | 33.1% | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.8% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.0% | 3.0% | 4.6% | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.3% | 1.7% | 2.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 152 Czechia 1.9% compare
- 153 Canada 1.9% compare
- 154 New Caledonia 1.8% compare
- 156 Netherlands 1.7% compare
- 157 Saint Lucia 1.7% compare
- 158 Estonia 1.6% compare
More agriculture & rural data for Botswana
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 4.45 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0178 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 138.54 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.0839 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3204 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 1.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2023)
- Rural population 32.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of gdp from agriculture in Botswana?
- Share of gdp from agriculture in Botswana was 1.8% in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of gdp from agriculture recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 43.7% in 1968.
- What is the lowest share of gdp from agriculture recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.6% in 2022.
- How does Botswana rank for share of gdp from agriculture?
- Botswana ranks 155th out of 203 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of gdp from agriculture rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of GDP from agriculture. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This is measured as the value added from agriculture, forestry and fishing products as a share of gross domestic product (GDP).