Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita in Botswana
Botswana: Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita was 3.3% in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita in Botswana, 1964–2010
Source: Herrendorf et al. and Groningen Growth and Development Centre (2015) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for agriculture as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita in Botswana is 3.3%, measured in 2010.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.9% on the previous year and up 6.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agriculture as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita in Botswana peaked at 51.3% in 1968 and was at its lowest, 2.1%, in 2005.
That places Botswana 28th out of 43 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita in Botswana, year by year
| Year | % GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 43.5% | — |
| 1965 | 40.0% | -8.0% |
| 1966 | 41.0% | +2.5% |
| 1967 | 46.3% | +12.9% |
| 1968 | 51.3% | +10.8% |
| 1969 | 42.7% | -16.8% |
| 1970 | 34.8% | -18.5% |
| 1971 | 31.6% | -9.2% |
| 1972 | 31.5% | -0.3% |
| 1973 | 31.4% | -0.3% |
| 1974 | 29.9% | -4.8% |
| 1975 | 27.9% | -6.7% |
| 1976 | 21.6% | -22.6% |
| 1977 | 21.3% | -1.4% |
| 1978 | 19.0% | -10.8% |
| 1979 | 14.5% | -23.7% |
| 1980 | 11.6% | -20.0% |
| 1981 | 11.1% | -4.3% |
| 1982 | 11.2% | +0.9% |
| 1983 | 7.6% | -32.1% |
| 1984 | 6.5% | -14.5% |
| 1985 | 5.5% | -15.4% |
| 1986 | 4.4% | -20.0% |
| 1987 | 4.1% | -6.8% |
| 1988 | 5.7% | +39.0% |
| 1989 | 4.7% | -17.5% |
| 1990 | 4.6% | -2.1% |
| 1991 | 4.3% | -6.5% |
| 1992 | 4.4% | +2.3% |
| 1993 | 5.0% | +13.6% |
| 1994 | 4.3% | -14.0% |
| 1995 | 5.2% | +20.9% |
| 1996 | 4.1% | -21.2% |
| 1997 | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| 1998 | 3.6% | -10.0% |
| 1999 | 3.4% | -5.6% |
| 2000 | 3.1% | -8.8% |
| 2001 | 2.9% | -6.5% |
| 2002 | 2.7% | -6.9% |
| 2003 | 3.1% | +14.8% |
| 2004 | 2.6% | -16.1% |
| 2005 | 2.1% | -19.2% |
| 2006 | 2.3% | +9.5% |
| 2007 | 2.6% | +13.0% |
| 2008 | 2.9% | +11.5% |
| 2009 | 3.4% | +17.2% |
| 2010 | 3.3% | -2.9% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 3.3% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 7.7%, 43% of the median. (13 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 3.3% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 26.3%, 13% of the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 44.1% | 40.0% | 51.3% | 6 |
| 1970s | 26.4% | 14.5% | 34.8% | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.2% | 4.1% | 11.6% | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.3% | 3.4% | 5.2% | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.8% | 2.1% | 3.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.3% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
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)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 1.8% (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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agriculture as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita in Botswana?
- Agriculture as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita in Botswana was 3.3% in 2010, according to Herrendorf et al. and Groningen Growth and Development Centre (2015) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest agriculture as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 51.3% in 1968.
- What is the lowest agriculture as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.1% in 2005.
- How does Botswana rank for agriculture as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita?
- Botswana ranks 28th out of 43 countries with data for 2010.
- Is agriculture as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from Herrendorf et al. and Groningen Growth and Development Centre (2015) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Agriculture includes the cultivation of crops and livestock production, as well as forestry, hunting, and fishing. GDP per capita is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.