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 118th of 143 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Botswana, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 10,733 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 7,368 tonnes | -31.4% |
| 2015 | 6,898 tonnes | -6.4% |
| 2016 | 6,910 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 5,807 tonnes | -16.0% |
| 2018 | 6,098 tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2019 | 3,434 tonnes | -43.7% |
| 2021 | 2,205 tonnes | -35.8% |
| 2022 | 1,747 tonnes | -20.8% |
| 2023 | 2,949 tonnes | +68.8% |
| 2024 | 2,181 tonnes | -26.0% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 2,181 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 25,714 tonnes, 8% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 2,181 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5,779 tonnes, 38% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
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
- 115 Cambodia 2,566 tonnes compare
- 116 Uganda 2,433 tonnes compare
- 117 Cote d'Ivoire 2,192 tonnes compare
- 119 Vanuatu 2,025 tonnes compare
- 120 Mauritania 1,823 tonnes compare
- 121 El Salvador 1,735 tonnes 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 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 118th out of 143 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.