Africa's Development: GHG Emissions by sector GHG … commercial in Botswana
Botswana: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 25 - GHG Emissions by was 49.9 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 25 - GHG Emissions by in Botswana, 2000–2020
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent.
Analysis
The most recent figure for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by in Botswana is 49.9 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent, measured in 2020.
That represents a change of down 12.6% on the previous year and down 10.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by in Botswana peaked at 249.9 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2002 and was at its lowest, 47.2 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent, in 2005.
That places Botswana 103rd out of 166 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 25 - GHG Emissions by in Botswana, year by year
| Year | Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 172.2 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | — |
| 2001 | 238.9 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +38.7% |
| 2002 | 249.9 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +4.6% |
| 2003 | 152.1 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | -39.1% |
| 2004 | 59.5 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | -60.9% |
| 2005 | 47.2 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | -20.7% |
| 2006 | 50.5 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +7.0% |
| 2007 | 96.8 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +91.7% |
| 2008 | 65 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | -32.9% |
| 2009 | 52.4 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | -19.4% |
| 2010 | 55.7 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +6.3% |
| 2011 | 55.9 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +0.4% |
| 2012 | 59.1 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +5.7% |
| 2013 | 65.6 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +11.0% |
| 2014 | 71.8 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +9.5% |
| 2015 | 62.3 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | -13.2% |
| 2016 | 55.9 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | -10.3% |
| 2017 | 55.5 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 62 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +11.7% |
| 2019 | 57.1 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | -7.9% |
| 2020 | 49.9 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | -12.6% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 49.9 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 164.2 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent, 30% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 49.9 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 19.2 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent, 2.6× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 118.45 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | 47.2 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | 249.9 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 2010s | 60.09 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | 55.5 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | 71.8 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 2020s | 49.9 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | 49.9 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | 49.9 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | 1 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 100 Mozambique 61.1 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 101 Afghanistan 53.4 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 101 Papua New Guinea 53.4 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 104 Mauritius 47 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 105 Gabon 39.3 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 106 Montenegro 33.6 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
More climate change data for Botswana
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 17.55 million kg (2023)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 5,640 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,795 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3,846 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 6.77 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 137.34 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 17.36 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 14.07 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3.29 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.0531 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by in Botswana?
- Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by in Botswana was 49.9 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2020, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 249.9 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2002.
- What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 47.2 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2005.
- How does Botswana rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by?
- Botswana ranks 103rd out of 166 countries with data for 2020.
- Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 25 - GHG Emissions by sector — GHG emissions from commercial and public services. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 25 shows statistics on GHG emissions from different sources.