empty
 
 

2026.03.3109:18:09UTC+00Botswana GDP Shrinks in Q4

Botswana’s economy contracted by 5.4% year-on-year in Q4 2025, reversing the 8.2% expansion recorded in the previous quarter. The downturn was driven primarily by a sharp 47% decline in the mining sector. Diamond output dropped 54.6%, while coal and soda ash production fell by 13.3% and 8.2%, respectively. Growth in diamond trading also slowed dramatically, to 2.1% from 88.1% in the prior period. The country has been severely affected by a prolonged slump in the global diamond market, reflecting heightened economic uncertainty and the growing appeal of synthetic diamonds. Other sectors that weighed on GDP included construction (-2.3% vs -1.1% previously) and water and electricity (-1.3% vs -30.1%). On a quarterly basis, GDP shrank by 11.4% in Q4, the steepest decline since Q2 2020, following a 10.9% increase in the preceding quarter.

  • Grand Choice
    Contest by
    InstaForex
    InstaForex always strives to help you
    fulfill your biggest dreams.
    JOIN CONTEST
  • Chancy Deposit
    Deposit your account with $3,000 and get $8000 more!
    In March we raffle $8000 within the Chancy Deposit campaign!
    Get a chance to win by depositing $3,000 to a trading account. Having fulfilled this condition, you become a campaign participant.
    JOIN CONTEST
  • Trade Wise, Win Device
    Top up your account with at least $500, sign up for the contest, and get a chance to win mobile devices.
    JOIN CONTEST
  • 30% Bonus
    Receive a 30% bonus every time you top up your account
    GET BONUS


Can't speak right now?
Ask your question in the chat.
Widget callback