Co2 emissions and gdp in Botswana
Botswana: Co2 emissions and gdp was 45.32 billion in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
45.32 billion
Change on year
down 0.7%
World rank
133rd
of 198 countries
All-time high
46.96 billion
in 2023
All-time low
13.74 billion
in 1990
Years of data
36
1990–2025
Co2 emissions and gdp in Botswana, 1990–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co2 emissions and gdp in Botswana is 45.32 billion, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.7% on the previous year and up 28.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co2 emissions and gdp in Botswana peaked at 46.96 billion in 2023 and was at its lowest, 13.74 billion, in 1990.
Botswana ranks 133rd of 198 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 36 years of available data.
Co2 emissions and gdp in Botswana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 13.74 billion | — |
| 1991 | 14.76 billion | +7.5% |
| 1992 | 15.19 billion | +2.9% |
| 1993 | 15.48 billion | +1.9% |
| 1994 | 16.05 billion | +3.6% |
| 1995 | 17.17 billion | +7.0% |
| 1996 | 18.17 billion | +5.8% |
| 1997 | 19.69 billion | +8.3% |
| 1998 | 19.77 billion | +0.4% |
| 1999 | 21.69 billion | +9.7% |
| 2000 | 22.12 billion | +2.0% |
| 2001 | 22.17 billion | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 23.52 billion | +6.1% |
| 2003 | 24.61 billion | +4.6% |
| 2004 | 25.27 billion | +2.7% |
| 2005 | 26.42 billion | +4.6% |
| 2006 | 28.63 billion | +8.4% |
| 2007 | 30.29 billion | +5.8% |
| 2008 | 31.28 billion | +3.3% |
| 2009 | 26.85 billion | -14.1% |
| 2010 | 29.57 billion | +10.1% |
| 2011 | 31.59 billion | +6.8% |
| 2012 | 31.54 billion | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 35.04 billion | +11.1% |
| 2014 | 37.04 billion | +5.7% |
| 2015 | 35.24 billion | -4.9% |
| 2016 | 37.78 billion | +7.2% |
| 2017 | 39.33 billion | +4.1% |
| 2018 | 40.98 billion | +4.2% |
| 2019 | 42.22 billion | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 38.54 billion | -8.7% |
| 2021 | 43.13 billion | +11.9% |
| 2022 | 45.50 billion | +5.5% |
| 2023 | 46.96 billion | +3.2% |
| 2024 | 45.65 billion | -2.8% |
| 2025 | 45.32 billion | -0.7% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 45.32 billion is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 105.30 billion, 43% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 45.32 billion is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 51.77 billion, 88% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17.17 billion | 13.74 billion | 21.69 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 26.12 billion | 22.12 billion | 31.28 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 36.03 billion | 29.57 billion | 42.22 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 44.18 billion | 38.54 billion | 46.96 billion | 6 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 130 Gabon 49.23 billion compare
- 131 Papua New Guinea 47.96 billion compare
- 132 North Macedonia 45.70 billion compare
- 134 Trinidad and Tobago 43.39 billion compare
- 135 Moldova 40.33 billion compare
- 136 Congo 40.17 billion 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 co2 emissions and gdp in Botswana?
- Co2 emissions and gdp in Botswana was 45.32 billion in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co2 emissions and gdp recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 46.96 billion in 2023.
- What is the lowest co2 emissions and gdp recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.74 billion in 1990.
- How does Botswana rank for co2 emissions and gdp?
- Botswana ranks 133rd out of 198 countries with data for 2025.
- Is co2 emissions and gdp rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Co2 emissions and gdp. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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