Market Forecast By Services (Commercial Lending, Project Finance, Syndicated Loans, Trade Finance & Treasury Services, Capital Market Services, Other Services (retail fees, cards, ATM, misc)), By Application (Mining & Natural Resources, Construction & Real Estate, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare, Energy & Utilities, Others (Tourism, Agri, etc.)), And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC6480489 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Sep 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 12 | No. of Tables: 4 | |
Botswana Commercial Banking Market Report thoroughly covers the market by services and application. Botswana Commercial Banking Market Outlook report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the ongoing Botswana Commercial Banking Market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers. This would help stakeholders devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
Botswana commercial banking market grew during 2021-2024, supported by growth in total assets, loans, and deposits. Total assets climbed from 2021 to 2024. Similarly, client loans were also increased from 2021 to 2024. Customer deposits also followed suit, rising from 2021 to 2024. At the same time, Botswana’s push to diversify its economy is increasing pressure on banks to support SMEs and emerging sectors. Limited credit access for small businesses highlights a financing gap. To help address this, MIGA issued guarantee in late 2023 to support long-term lending in key industries. These trends reflect rising demand for business loans and the need for banks to expand credit offerings aligned with national growth goals.
According to 6Wresearch, Botswana Commercial Banking Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 11.2% in revenues during 2025-31F, driven by recent policy reforms and strategic initiatives such as National Payments System Vision and Strategy 2020 - 2024, National Investment Strategy (2023-2030), Botswana Sustainable Financing Strategy (2023-2030) and Financial Sector Development Strategy (2025-2030) are creating a supportive environment to promote digital payments, support green growth and trade, bridge funding gaps for development projects, and enhance financial inclusion by expanding banking services to SMEs and underserved communities. The newly elected UDC government’s agenda announced in November 2024 focuses on attracting FDI and strengthening financial transparency through audits and digital platforms, aiming to boost investor confidence.
These measures are expected to increase demand for banking services, especially in high-growth sectors including renewable energy, tourism, agriculture, and tech. Additionally, the 2023 Botswana Tourism Investment Summit (BTIS) highlighted the country's investment appeal, which is set to drive capital inflows and further stimulate demand for digital and commercial banking solutions. Furthermore, banks in Botswana are expected to shift their focus from unsecured personal lending toward mortgages, SME financing, and digital-first services. The commercial banking sector would continue to evolve, driven by advancements in digital banking, increased automation in compliance and payment systems, and stronger regional integration.
By 2031, commercial lending is expected to dominate Botswana commercial banking market in terms of revenue size, supported by low non-performing loan (NPL) ratios, a stable monetary environment, and a robust legal and regulatory framework that enhances lender confidence. However, during 2025-2031, project finance would witness fastest revenue growth rate, as the country accelerates its economic diversification agenda, particularly in mining, renewable energy, agriculture, tourism, and technology businesses would increasingly seek funding for capital projects, expansion, and trade activities.
Mining & natural resources would continue to dominate by 2031 in terms of revenue size in Botswana commercial banking market, owing to the industry’s large-scale projects and ongoing exploration efforts that would require extensive financing, including corporate loans, trade finance, and treasury services. However, construction & real estate would witness highest revenue growth rate during 2025-2031, driven by rapid urbanization, infrastructure development, and increased investment in housing and commercial properties. Additionally, the growth of real estate-related services such as property management and commercial leasing would create new opportunities for fee-based income.
The report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments:
1. Executive Summary |
2. Introduction |
2.1. Report Description |
2.2. Key Highlights of the Report |
2.3. Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4. Research Methodology |
2.5. Assumptions |
3. Botswana Commercial Banking Market Overview |
3.1. Botswana Commercial Banking Market Revenues, 2021-2031F |
3.2. Botswana Commercial Banking Market – Industry Life Cycle |
3.3. Botswana Commercial Banking Market – Porter’s Five Forces |
4. Botswana Commercial Banking Market Dynamics |
4.1. Impact Analysis |
4.2. Market Drivers |
4.3. Market Restraints |
5. Botswana Commercial Banking Market Trends |
6. Botswana Commercial Banking Market Overview, By Services |
6.1. Botswana Commercial Banking Market Revenue Share, By Services, 2024 & 2031F |
6.1.1 Botswana Commercial Banking Market Revenues, By Commercial Lending, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.2 Botswana Commercial Banking Market Revenues, By Project Finance, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Botswana Commercial Banking Market Revenues, By Syndicated Loans, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Botswana Commercial Banking Market Revenues, By Trade Finance & Treasury Services, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Botswana Commercial Banking Market Revenues, By Capital Market Services, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 Botswana Commercial Banking Market Revenues, By Other Services, 2021- 2031F |
7. Botswana Commercial Banking Market Overview, By Application |
7.1. Botswana Commercial Banking Market Revenue Share, By Application, 2024 & 2031F |
7.1.1 Botswana Commercial Banking Market Revenues, By Mining & Natural Resources, 2021- 2031F |
7.1.2 Botswana Commercial Banking Market Revenues, By Construction & Real Estate, 2021- 2031F |
7.1.3 Botswana Commercial Banking Market Revenues, By Transportation & Logistics, 2021- 2031F |
7.1.4 Botswana Commercial Banking Market Revenues, By Healthcare, 2021- 2031F |
7.1.5 Botswana Commercial Banking Market Revenues, By Energy & Utilities, 2021- 2031F |
7.1.6 Botswana Commercial Banking Market Revenues, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
8. Botswana Commercial Banking Market Key Performance Indicators |
9. Botswana Commercial Banking Market Opportunity Assessment |
9.1. Botswana Commercial Banking Market Opportunity Assessment, By Services, 2031F |
9.2. Botswana Commercial Banking Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2031F |
10. Botswana Commercial Banking Market Competitive Landscape |
10.1. Botswana Commercial Banking Market Revenue Ranking, By Top 3 Companies, CY 2024 |
10.2. Botswana Commercial Banking Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating Parameters |
10.3. Botswana Commercial Banking Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Technical Parameters |
11. Company Profiles |
11.1. First National Bank Botswana Limited |
11.2. Absa Bank Botswana Limited |
11.3. Stanbic Bank Botswana |
11.4. Standard Chartered Bank Botswana |
11.5. Access Bank Botswana |
11.6. Bank Gaborone Limited |
11.7. BBS Bank Limited |
11.8. First Capital Bank Limited |
11.9. Bank of Baroda (Botswana) Limited |
12. Key Strategic Recommendations |
13. Disclaimer |
List of Figures |
1. Botswana Commercial Banking Market Revenues, 2021-2031F ($ Million) |
2. Botswana Total Internet Users, Jan’2021-Jan’2025, (million) |
3. Botswana Value of Mobile Money Transactions, 2021-2023, ($ billion) |
4. Botswana Commercial Banking Market Revenue Share, By Services, 2024 & 2031F |
5. Botswana Commercial Banking Market Revenue Share, By Application, 2024 & 2031F |
6. Botswana’s Aggregate Net After-tax Profit, 2022-2023, ($ million) |
7. Aggregate Loans and Advances, 2021, (%) |
8. Botswana’s Rise in Deposits and Loans & Advances, 2022-2023, ($ billion) |
9. Botswana Renewable Energy Mix Target, 2030F & 2036F, (%) |
10. Botswana Commercial Banking Market Opportunity Assessment, By Services, 2031F |
11. Botswana Commercial Banking Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2031F |
12. Botswana Commercial Banking Market Revenue Ranking, By Companies, CY2024 |
List of table |
1. Botswana’s Strategic Initiatives Driving Financial Sector Transformation |
2. Botswana Commercial Banking Market Revenues, By Services, 2021-2031F ($ Million) |
3. Botswana Commercial Banking Market Revenues, By Application, 2021-2031F ($ Million) |
4. Botswana’s Top 5 Sectoral Distribution of Private Business Loans, 2023, (%) |