Botswana’s economy shrank by 3 percent in 2024, a decline that was widely anticipated given sluggish growth across the year and the continued under-performance of diamonds, the country’s main economic anchor. The precious stones account for more than 70 percent of export earnings and roughly 30 percent of government revenue.
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