CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Botswana
Botswana: CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel was 2,181 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Botswana, 2013–2024
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6,750 tonnes | 3,434 tonnes | 10,733 tonnes | 7 |
| 2020s | 2,271 tonnes | 1,747 tonnes | 2,949 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 114 Cambodia 2,566 tonnes compare
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- 118 Vanuatu 2,025 tonnes compare
- 119 Mauritania 1,823 tonnes compare
- 120 El Salvador 1,735 tonnes compare
More climate change data for Botswana
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.0% (2100)
- Population growth 1.6% (2025)
- Population, total 2.56 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 2.3% (2025)
- Urban population 1.74 million (2025)
- Urban population 68.0% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 2.96 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 184.34 million tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 2.96 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 2.96 tonnes per person (2024)
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
Domestic aviation represents flights which depart and arrive within the same country. CO₂ emissions from commercial passenger flights only.