Inflation Botswana 2016
Average inflation: 2.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.8%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in March at 3.1%. The lowest inflation was in June at 2.6%.
- Highest month
- March: 3.1%
- Lowest month
- June: 2.6%
- Difference
- 0.5 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 2.7%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of -1.5%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 2.7%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: -1.5%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 2.0% lower than the 5-year average of 4.8%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (2.8% in 2016).
- 5-year average
- 4.8%
- 10-year average
- 5.4%
- All-time high (2011)
- 8.4%
- All-time low (2016)
- 2.8%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2015, inflation has fallen by +0.3 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.3 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: -1.0 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.8% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €102.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2016
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.7% | -1.0 |
| February | 3.0% | +0.2 |
| March | 3.1% | +0.3 |
| April | 2.9% | -0.2 |
| May | 2.8% | -0.2 |
| June | 2.6% | -0.5 |
| July | 2.7% | -0.4 |
| August | 2.7% | -0.3 |
| September | 2.8% | -0.2 |
| October | 2.7% | -0.5 |
| November | 2.9% | 0.0 |
| December | 3.0% | -0.1 |
| Average | 2.8% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.