Economy · Southern Africa
Botswana Current Account Balance
-1.9%as of 2026-151.4% vs 2025
Current account balance (trade, income and transfers) as a share of GDP. Source: IMF MACRO FINANCIAL. Updated June 29, 2026.
Trend
History
| Period | Current Account Balance |
|---|---|
| 2026 | -1.9% |
| 2025 | 3.7% |
| 2024 | -4.3% |
| 2023 | 1.5% |
| 2022 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | -1.8% |
| 2020 | -9.8% |
| 2019 | -6.9% |
| 2018 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 5.6% |
| 2016 | 8% |
| 2015 | 2.2% |
Get this via API
The series above is served by the /v1/data endpoint. With a free key you get JSON for every country and indicator on this site.
curl "https://api.africa-api.com/v1/data?country_code=BW&metric_key=current_account_balance_pct_gdp" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AFRICA_API_KEY"Current Account Balance across Africa
Rank all 54 ->| Country | Current Account Balance |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | 5.8% |
| Kenya | -4.1% |
| South Africa | -0.9% |
| Egypt | -4.2% |
| Ghana | 10.1% |
| Ethiopia | -2.4% |
Frequently asked questions
What is Botswana's current account balance as a share of GDP?
Botswana's current account balance as a share of GDP is -1.9% as of 2026, according to IMF MACRO FINANCIAL.
What is the source for this figure?
The figure comes from IMF MACRO FINANCIAL and is republished by the Africa API with the retrieval date shown on this page.
How do I get Botswana Current Account Balance data via API?
Call GET /v1/data?country_code=BW&metric_key=current_account_balance_pct_gdp with a free Africa API key to receive the full time series as JSON.
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