CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Botswana
Botswana: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry was 3.10 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.10 million tonnes
Change on year
up 0.9%
World rank
133rd
of 215 countries
All-time high
3.63 million tonnes
in 2019
All-time low
300,000 tonnes
in 1982
Years of data
45
1980–2024
CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Botswana, 1980–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Botswana stood at 3.10 million tonnes.
The figure is up 0.9% on the previous year and up 3.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Botswana peaked at 3.63 million tonnes in 2019 and was at its lowest, 300,000 tonnes, in 1982.
That places Botswana 133rd out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Botswana, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 417,830 tonnes | — |
| 1981 | 400,000 tonnes | -4.3% |
| 1982 | 300,000 tonnes | -25.0% |
| 1983 | 300,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 300,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 500,000 tonnes | +66.7% |
| 1986 | 500,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 600,000 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1988 | 700,000 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 1989 | 800,000 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 1990 | 952,640 tonnes | +19.1% |
| 1991 | 916,000 tonnes | -3.8% |
| 1992 | 834,291 tonnes | -8.9% |
| 1993 | 1.27 million tonnes | +52.4% |
| 1994 | 1.08 million tonnes | -15.3% |
| 1995 | 1.07 million tonnes | -0.7% |
| 1996 | 1.17 million tonnes | +9.2% |
| 1997 | 1.10 million tonnes | -6.0% |
| 1998 | 1.32 million tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1999 | 1.56 million tonnes | +18.6% |
| 2000 | 1.73 million tonnes | +10.3% |
| 2001 | 1.84 million tonnes | +6.8% |
| 2002 | 1.89 million tonnes | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 2.02 million tonnes | +7.2% |
| 2004 | 1.91 million tonnes | -5.4% |
| 2005 | 1.95 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 2006 | 2.04 million tonnes | +4.5% |
| 2007 | 2.29 million tonnes | +12.3% |
| 2008 | 2.55 million tonnes | +11.2% |
| 2009 | 2.18 million tonnes | -14.4% |
| 2010 | 2.45 million tonnes | +12.1% |
| 2011 | 2.59 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 2012 | 2.74 million tonnes | +5.8% |
| 2013 | 2.88 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 2014 | 3.00 million tonnes | +4.1% |
| 2015 | 2.51 million tonnes | -16.4% |
| 2016 | 2.76 million tonnes | +10.2% |
| 2017 | 2.81 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 3.02 million tonnes | +7.5% |
| 2019 | 3.63 million tonnes | +20.1% |
| 2020 | 3.26 million tonnes | -10.0% |
| 2021 | 3.39 million tonnes | +4.0% |
| 2022 | 3.04 million tonnes | -10.4% |
| 2023 | 3.07 million tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2024 | 3.10 million tonnes | +0.9% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 3.10 million tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 9.32 million tonnes, 33% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 3.10 million tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.02 million tonnes, 1.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 481,783 tonnes | 300,000 tonnes | 800,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.13 million tonnes | 834,291 tonnes | 1.56 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.04 million tonnes | 1.73 million tonnes | 2.55 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.84 million tonnes | 2.45 million tonnes | 3.63 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.17 million tonnes | 3.04 million tonnes | 3.39 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
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 by fuel or industry in Botswana?
- Co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Botswana was 3.10 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 3.63 million tonnes in 2019.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 300,000 tonnes in 1982.
- How does Botswana rank for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry?
- Botswana ranks 133rd out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from oil, measured in tonnes.