Direct economic loss attributed to disasters (current United States) in Botswana
Botswana: Direct economic loss attributed to disasters (current United States) was 2.87 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Botswana, 2013–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
Botswana recorded 2.87 for direct economic loss attributed to disasters in 2024.
The figure is up 470.2% on the previous year and down 44.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Botswana peaked at 22.15 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2013.
Botswana ranks 97th of 134 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct economic loss attributed to disasters (current United States) in Botswana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 5.14 | — |
| 2015 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 22.15 | — |
| 2019 | 0.1281 | -99.4% |
| 2020 | 0.1102 | -14.0% |
| 2021 | 1.03 | +837.3% |
| 2022 | 1.06 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | 0.5027 | -52.5% |
| 2024 | 2.87 | +470.2% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 2.87 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 13.2, 22% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 2.87 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 26.67, 11% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.92 | 0 | 22.15 | 7 |
| 2020s | 1.11 | 0.1102 | 2.87 | 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 direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Botswana?
- Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Botswana was 2.87 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest direct economic loss attributed to disasters recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 22.15 in 2018.
- What is the lowest direct economic loss attributed to disasters recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2013.
- How does Botswana rank for direct economic loss attributed to disasters?
- Botswana ranks 97th out of 134 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct economic loss attributed to disasters rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Direct economic loss attributed to disasters (current United States dollars). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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