According to data from Statistics Botswana, the economy grew by 5.9%, up from 5.8% experienced in 2013. This is largely attributable to the 14.2% growth realised in the mining sector during the year to 2014. However, the non-mining private sector  continued its downward trajectory as its growth fell marginally from 4.7% during 2013 to 4.6% during the 4 quarters to March 2014.