CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Botswana

Botswana: CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel was 2,181 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2,181 tonnes
Change on year
down 26.0%
World rank
117th
of 142 countries
All-time high
10,733 tonnes
in 2013
All-time low
1,747 tonnes
in 2022
Years of data
11
2013–2024

CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Botswana, 2013–2024

2.0k4.0k6.0k8.0k10.0k2013201820242013: 10.7k tonnes2014: 7.4k tonnes2015: 6.9k tonnes2016: 6.9k tonnes2017: 5.8k tonnes2018: 6.1k tonnes2019: 3.4k tonnes2021: 2.2k tonnes2022: 1.7k tonnes2023: 2.9k tonnes2024: 2.2k tonnes

Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

The most recent figure for co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Botswana is 2,181 tonnes, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 26.0% on the previous year and down 70.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Botswana peaked at 10,733 tonnes in 2013 and was at its lowest, 1,747 tonnes, in 2022.

Botswana ranks 117th of 142 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 6,750 tonnes 3,434 tonnes 10,733 tonnes 7
2020s 2,271 tonnes 1,747 tonnes 2,949 tonnes 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Botswana?
Co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Botswana was 2,181 tonnes in 2024, according to OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest co₂ emissions from domestic air travel recorded in Botswana?
The highest recorded value was 10,733 tonnes in 2013.
What is the lowest co₂ emissions from domestic air travel recorded in Botswana?
The lowest recorded value was 1,747 tonnes in 2022.
How does Botswana rank for co₂ emissions from domestic air travel?
Botswana ranks 117th out of 142 countries with data for 2024.
Is co₂ emissions from domestic air travel rising or falling in Botswana?
Over the last ten years it is down 70.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Botswana data come from?
The figures come from OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel
Unit
tonnes
Source
OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
143 places, 1,474 data points, 2013–2024
Last refreshed

Domestic aviation represents flights which depart and arrive within the same country. CO₂ emissions from commercial passenger flights only.