Botswana vs Malaysia: Annual carbon dioxide emissions
Botswana
10.34 million
in 2026
Malaysia
8.48 million
in 2026
Botswana rank
50th
Malaysia rank
52nd
Annual carbon dioxide emissions over time
- Botswana
- Malaysia
How they compare
Botswana currently reports 10.34 million against 8.48 million in Malaysia, a difference of 1.87 million.
That makes Botswana's figure about 1.2 times Malaysia's.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Botswana ahead.
Botswana ranks 50th and Malaysia ranks 52nd of 248 countries.
Botswana has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Botswana | Malaysia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 22.26 million | 13.46 million | 8.80 million | Botswana |
| 2010s | 37.34 million | 10.92 million | 26.42 million | Botswana |
| 2020s | 34.72 million | 4.92 million | 29.80 million | Botswana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual carbon dioxide emissions, Botswana or Malaysia?
- Botswana, at 10.34 million against 8.48 million in Malaysia as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual carbon dioxide emissions between Botswana and Malaysia?
- 1.87 million, with Botswana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and Malaysia?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Botswana and Malaysia rank globally for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Botswana ranks 50th and Malaysia ranks 52nd of 248 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Annual carbon dioxide emissions. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.