World Bank predicts rebound for Botswana’s economy in 2026

The growth projections follow a three percent decline in economic activity in 2024, which is likely to be followed by another 0.9 percent contraction, according to Finance ministry figures.

The World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report, published recently, showed that despite headwinds, researchers see the local economy making its way back to positive output with growth for 2026 now seen at 2.3 percent, which would mark a rebound in positive activity for an economy that has been severely hit by low mineral revenues and eroded fiscal buffers.