Botswana—Gross National Savings (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #7 of 43Updated April 2026
Latest Value
28.5%
2026
YoY Change
-2.5%
2025 → 2026
Global Rank
#7
of 43 countries
Maximum
41.1%
2007
Minimum
21.9%
2009
CAGR
+0.1%
23 years
Last
28.5%
Previous
29.3%
Highest
41.1%
Lowest
21.9%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Botswana's gross national savings (% of gdp) was 28.5% in 2026, ranking #7 out of 43 countries. This represents a -2.5% change from 2025. Over the past 23 years, the highest recorded value was 41.1% (2007) and the lowest was 21.9% (2009). Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 28.5% | -2.5% |
| 2025 | 29.3% | -11.3% |
| 2024 | 33.0% | +6.1% |
| 2023 | 31.1% | +16.6% |
| 2022 | 26.7% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | 28.1% | +6.0% |
| 2020 | 26.6% | +11.5% |
| 2019 | 23.8% | -10.4% |
| 2018 | 26.6% | -15.2% |
| 2017 | 31.3% | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 30.8% | -3.0% |
| 2015 | 31.8% | -13.6% |
| 2014 | 36.8% | +19.5% |
| 2013 | 30.8% | -6.8% |
| 2012 | 33.0% | -7.7% |
| 2011 | 35.8% | +24.4% |
| 2010 | 28.8% | +31.4% |
| 2009 | 21.9% | -36.5% |
| 2008 | 34.5% | -16.1% |
| 2007 | 41.1% | +5.8% |
| 2006 | 38.8% | +15.9% |
| 2005 | 33.5% | +20.5% |
| 2004 | 27.8% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | 28.5% | -2.5% |
Top Countries — Gross National Savings (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angola | 35.9% | 2026 |
| 2 | Tanzania | 35.3% | 2026 |
| 3 | Zambia | 35.1% | 2026 |
| 4 | Gabon | 34.2% | 2026 |
| 5 | Benin | 29.6% | 2026 |
| 6 | Lesotho | 29.4% | 2026 |
| 7 | Botswana | 28.5% | 2026 |
| 8 | Cote d'Ivoire | 28.5% | 2026 |
| 9 | Equatorial Guinea | 25.1% | 2026 |
| 10 | Chad | 24.1% | 2026 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Gross national savings as a percentage of GDP. The aggregate of savings by households, businesses, and government.
Methodology
GDP minus total consumption plus net income from abroad. Represents the portion of national income not consumed.
Unit
Percent of GDP