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BotswanaBotswana GDP Growth Rate QoQ fell to -11.4% in Q4 2025
FMPQuarterlyReleased March 2026
Botswana GDP Growth Rate QoQ fell to -11.4% in Q4 2025, released March 2026, down 22.3% from September's 10.9% reading. The reading missed the -2.0% consensus by 9.4%. The print is running well below the 12-month average of 1.03%. GDP Growth Rate QoQ is now the lowest in 27 months.
Latest Release
-11.4
Actual
-2
Consensus
10.9
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±3.52 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Mar 2026
Predicted: -2
Actual: -11.4
Error: +9.4
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.67 | FOREX | Bearish EUR | → View |
| GBP/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.55 | FOREX | Bearish GBP | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.41 | FOREX | Bullish USD | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
GDP Growth Rate QoQ (Botswana) was reported at -11.4% in March 2026. This missed the market consensus of -2% by 9.4%. The reading fell from the previous value of 10.9%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through March 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 1.1%, ranging from -11.4% to 10.9% across 6 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 3.47%, up from the prior three at -1.27%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with EUR/USD (Bearish EUR). A secondary relationship exists with GBP/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish GBP). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 3.53%.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for June 30, 2026.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update March 2026.
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About GDP Growth Rate QoQ — Botswana
DEFINITION
The GDP Growth Rate QoQ (Quarter over Quarter) is a key economic indicator that measures the percentage change in a country's gross domestic product from one quarter to the next. It provides valuable insight into the overall health and growth of the economy, and is closely monitored by investors, policymakers, and businesses to make informed decisions. A positive GDP Growth Rate QoQ indicates a growing economy, while a negative rate suggests a decline. This indicator is an important tool for assessing the current state and predicting future trends of a country's economy.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Aggregate growth figures anchor cyclical positioning across asset classes and inform fiscal and monetary policy debate. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released quarterly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Oct 2025): actual -11.4 %, consensus -2 %. Prior reading (Jul 2025): 10.9 %. Before that (Apr 2025): -3.6 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially lower reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with EUR/USD (Bearish EUR, r=-0.67) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.