Inflation Botswana 2025
Average inflation: 2.6%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.6%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in February at 2.7%. The lowest inflation was in January at 2.5%.
- Highest month
- February: 2.7%
- Lowest month
- January: 2.5%
- Difference
- 0.2 percentage points
- Months with data
- 2 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 5.3%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of -1.9%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 5.3%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: -1.9%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 3.3% lower than the 5-year average of 5.9%.
- 5-year average
- 5.9%
- 10-year average
- 5.2%
- All-time high (2022)
- 11.6%
- All-time low (2020)
- 1.9%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2024, inflation has fallen by +0.2 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: -1.4 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.6% 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 €102.60 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2025
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.5% | -1.4 |
| February | 2.7% | -1.2 |
| Average | 2.6% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.Not all months available yet.