Statistics Botswana — national statistical authority reporting on inflation, population projections, trade, and economic indicators.
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Local millers estimate that the country is giving away at least one billion Pula to South Africa annually in terms of importing maize and wheat that could be produced in the country.Statistics Botswana figures are even more sombre. …
A P1bn food security holeBotswana Sunday Standard
… Latest figures from Statistics Botswana show the deficit expanded to P4.2 billion, from a revised P1.8 billion in January. …
Trade deficit widensBotswana Sunday Standard
… The Producer Price Index, compiled by Statistics Botswana, tracks changes in prices received by producers in sectors such as mining and utilities, offering an early signal of inflationary trends in the economy. …
Diamond price drop drags mining inflation lowerAccording to Statistics Botswana's 2024 Vital Statistics Report, Botswana's total fertility rate has fallen to 1.96 children per woman, below the replacement-level benchmark of 2.1, marking a potential demographic shift from previous decades of concern about job creation for youth.
24 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
According to Statistics Botswana's 2024 Vital Statistics Report, Botswana's total fertility rate has fallen to 1.96 children per woman, below the replacement-level benchmark of 2.1, marking a potential demographic shift from previous decades of concern about job creation for youth.
24 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Botswana's annual inflation rate fell to 9.4 percent in July 2026, down from 10.7 percent in June, driven by lower fuel prices, according to Statistics Botswana.
24 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Botswana's annual inflation rate dropped to 9.4 percent in July from 10.7 percent in June, driven largely by government fuel price cuts that reduced transport costs, which accounted for 5.2 percentage points of the overall inflation rate.
18 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
Botswana's annual inflation declined to 9.4 percent in July from 10.7 percent in June, driven by a sharp drop in fuel prices that reduced transport costs by 6.5 percent.
17 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Botswana's working-age population (aged 15–64) is projected to rise to 67.6 percent of the total population by 2038 from 63.3 percent in 2023, creating a demographic dividend that will depend on the country's ability to generate jobs and raise productivity.
17 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Botswana's labour market faces a growing skills challenge as young adults continue to leave the country for education, employment and professional opportunities. Statistics Botswana's Population Projections 2022–2038 show annual net migration is projected to fall from 2,449 people in 2023 to 1,204 by 2038.
17 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Botswana's population is expected to grow from 2.40 million in 2023 to 2.95 million by 2038, an increase of about 558,000 people at an average annual growth rate of 1.4%, with rapid urbanisation and an expanding working-age population expected to strain jobs, housing, and infrastructure.
16 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Botswana's population is projected to reach 2,954,519 people by 2038, a substantial increase from the 2,359,609 recorded in the 2022 Population and Housing Census, according to Statistics Botswana. The country is expected to become more urban, older, and increasingly concentrated around major economic centres.
16 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Botswana recorded a trade deficit of P3.2 billion in May 2026, the country's second-largest deficit of the year, driven by falling diamond and copper exports even as imports also declined.
3 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Botswana's export revenues totaled P25.6 billion from January to May 2026, a 17.3 percent decline from P31 billion in the same period last year, with diamond exports falling by P6.65 billion as the primary driver of the drop. The trade deficit widened by P3 billion to P13 billion over the same period.
3 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
Botswana's fixed asset investment fell P1.2 billion to P10.4 billion in the first quarter of 2026, driven by declines in plant machinery, transport equipment, and infrastructure spending. Fitch Solutions attributed the contraction to weak business confidence, citing uncertainty in global diamond markets and tighter credit conditions.
27 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
Botswana's inflation stood at 10.7% in June, the highest level since December 2022. The transport group was the largest contributor to this annual inflation rate.
16 July 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana's local electricity production surged 72.8 percent in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year, driven by higher output from Morupule A and B power plants and solar facilities. The increase suggests the country's costly reliance on imported power may ease, following years of steep import bills that reached P1.7 billion in 2024.
14 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
The government has launched the Botswana National E-waste Management Strategy to address rapidly growing e-waste volumes while creating green jobs, protecting public health, and safeguarding the environment. The Ministry of Environment and Tourism said the strategy positions the country as a regional leader in environmentally sound e-waste management.
13 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Index of Mining Production rose to 82.2 in Q1 2026, up from 77.2 a year earlier, marking a 6.3 percent year-on-year increase after a difficult 2025 when diamond production declined. The quarter-on-quarter jump from 40.9 in Q4 2025 to 82.2 in Q1 2026 signals recovery in a sector critical to Botswana's economy.
7 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
Botswana imported food and beverages worth P1.04 billion in February 2026, down 17.7 percent from P1.26 billion in January, according to Statistics Botswana figures.
22 June 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
First-time vehicle registrations in Botswana fell 3.7 percent to 9,942 vehicles in the fourth quarter of 2025, down from 10,324 in the previous quarter, though passenger cars still accounted for 72.8 percent of all registrations.
1 June 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
The Minister for State President, Defence and Security said national security and structural stability underpin sustainable economic activity and attract long-term investment. He cited the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme's focus on secure trade lanes, protected infrastructure, and regional stability through bilateral commissions with neighbouring countries.
1 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana's annual inflation rate surged to 10.3 percent in April 2026, up from 4.2 percent in March, driven by fuel and transport price hikes, according to Statistics Botswana.
25 May 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Botswana's annual inflation accelerated to 10.3 percent in April, up from 4.2 percent in March, marking one of the steepest month-on-month jumps in recent years and creating a sharp cost-of-living shock that could affect the Bank of Botswana's policy decisions.
22 May 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Local millers estimate the country gives away at least one billion Pula annually to South Africa through maize and wheat imports that could be produced domestically. Statistics Botswana figures show cereal imports reached P2.4 billion last year, with nearly all grains originating from South Africa.
20 May 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana's trade deficit expanded sharply to P4.2 billion in February, from P1.8 billion in January, as imports surged forty-seven percent to P9.8 billion while exports rose a slower fourteen percent to P5.6 billion, reflecting the economy's exposure to import surges and narrow export base.
27 April 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
A decline in diamond prices affected Botswana's mining sector in the final quarter of 2025, highlighting the economy's exposure to global commodity cycles. The Producer Price Index tracks price changes in sectors including mining and utilities as an early indicator of inflationary trends.
23 April 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →