Greenhouse gas emissions by gas in Botswana
Botswana: Greenhouse gas emissions by gas was 7.93 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
7.93 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents
Change on year
up 35.4%
World rank
64th
of 201 countries
All-time high
11.19 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents
in 2011
All-time low
152,644 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents
in 1850
Years of data
175
1850–2024
Greenhouse gas emissions by gas in Botswana, 1850–2024
Source: Jones et al. (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes of CO₂ equivalents.
Analysis
The most recent figure for greenhouse gas emissions by gas in Botswana is 7.93 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 35.4% on the previous year and up 176.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, greenhouse gas emissions by gas in Botswana peaked at 11.19 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 2011 and was at its lowest, 152,644 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents, in 1850.
That places Botswana 64th out of 201 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.
Greenhouse gas emissions by gas in Botswana, year by year
| Year | tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 152,644 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 1851 | 155,819 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.1% |
| 1852 | 158,912 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.0% |
| 1853 | 161,873 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.9% |
| 1854 | 164,651 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.7% |
| 1855 | 167,197 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.5% |
| 1856 | 169,458 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1857 | 171,386 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.1% |
| 1858 | 172,929 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1859 | 174,037 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1860 | 174,659 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.4% |
| 1861 | 174,976 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.2% |
| 1862 | 175,215 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.1% |
| 1863 | 175,396 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.1% |
| 1864 | 175,540 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.1% |
| 1865 | 175,666 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.1% |
| 1866 | 175,794 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.1% |
| 1867 | 175,944 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.1% |
| 1868 | 176,137 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.1% |
| 1869 | 176,391 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.1% |
| 1870 | 176,729 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.2% |
| 1871 | 179,679 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.7% |
| 1872 | 187,073 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.1% |
| 1873 | 197,883 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +5.8% |
| 1874 | 211,078 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +6.7% |
| 1875 | 225,629 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +6.9% |
| 1876 | 240,506 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +6.6% |
| 1877 | 254,682 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +5.9% |
| 1878 | 267,124 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.9% |
| 1879 | 276,806 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.6% |
| 1880 | 282,697 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.1% |
| 1881 | 286,041 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1882 | 288,844 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.0% |
| 1883 | 291,214 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.8% |
| 1884 | 293,259 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.7% |
| 1885 | 295,089 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1886 | 296,814 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1887 | 298,541 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1888 | 300,380 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1889 | 302,440 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.7% |
| 1890 | 318,145 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +5.2% |
| 1891 | 321,157 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1892 | 324,321 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.0% |
| 1893 | 327,630 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.0% |
| 1894 | 331,079 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.1% |
| 1895 | 334,660 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.1% |
| 1896 | 338,366 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.1% |
| 1897 | 342,193 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.1% |
| 1898 | 346,133 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1899 | 350,180 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1900 | 354,328 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1901 | 358,401 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.1% |
| 1902 | 362,317 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.1% |
| 1903 | 366,213 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.1% |
| 1904 | 370,224 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.1% |
| 1905 | 374,486 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1906 | 379,134 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1907 | 384,305 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1908 | 390,133 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.5% |
| 1909 | 396,756 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.7% |
| 1910 | 404,307 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.9% |
| 1911 | 415,477 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.8% |
| 1912 | 432,207 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.0% |
| 1913 | 453,514 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.9% |
| 1914 | 478,415 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +5.5% |
| 1915 | 505,925 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +5.8% |
| 1916 | 535,062 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +5.8% |
| 1917 | 564,843 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +5.6% |
| 1918 | 594,283 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +5.2% |
| 1919 | 622,399 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.7% |
| 1920 | 648,208 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.1% |
| 1921 | 674,631 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.1% |
| 1922 | 704,312 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.4% |
| 1923 | 735,849 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.5% |
| 1924 | 767,841 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.3% |
| 1925 | 798,888 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.0% |
| 1926 | 827,588 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.6% |
| 1927 | 852,540 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.0% |
| 1928 | 872,343 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.3% |
| 1929 | 885,596 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.5% |
| 1930 | 890,897 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1931 | 888,151 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.3% |
| 1932 | 879,229 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -1.0% |
| 1933 | 865,681 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -1.5% |
| 1934 | 849,057 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -1.9% |
| 1935 | 830,907 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -2.1% |
| 1936 | 812,781 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -2.2% |
| 1937 | 796,230 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -2.0% |
| 1938 | 782,803 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -1.7% |
| 1939 | 774,051 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -1.1% |
| 1940 | 771,523 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.3% |
| 1941 | 850,392 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +10.2% |
| 1942 | 1.06 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +25.0% |
| 1943 | 1.38 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +29.4% |
| 1944 | 1.76 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +27.6% |
| 1945 | 2.17 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +23.6% |
| 1946 | 2.58 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +19.1% |
| 1947 | 2.97 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +14.8% |
| 1948 | 3.29 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +10.7% |
| 1949 | 3.51 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +6.7% |
| 1950 | 3.59 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.5% |
| 1951 | 3.57 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.8% |
| 1952 | 3.47 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -2.6% |
| 1953 | 3.33 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -4.1% |
| 1954 | 3.15 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -5.3% |
| 1955 | 2.96 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -6.2% |
| 1956 | 2.76 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -6.6% |
| 1957 | 2.59 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -6.4% |
| 1958 | 2.44 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -5.6% |
| 1959 | 2.35 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -3.8% |
| 1960 | 2.32 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -1.1% |
| 1961 | 2.60 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +11.8% |
| 1962 | 2.61 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.3% |
| 1963 | 2.60 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.0% |
| 1964 | 2.61 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 2.49 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -4.5% |
| 1966 | 2.41 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -3.2% |
| 1967 | 2.51 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.2% |
| 1968 | 2.57 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.3% |
| 1969 | 2.68 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.6% |
| 1970 | 4.12 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +53.5% |
| 1971 | 2.16 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -47.5% |
| 1972 | 2.47 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +14.1% |
| 1973 | 2.68 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +8.4% |
| 1974 | 2.39 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -10.7% |
| 1975 | 2.96 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +23.7% |
| 1976 | 2.75 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -7.1% |
| 1977 | 3.22 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +17.3% |
| 1978 | 3.28 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.7% |
| 1979 | 4.26 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +30.0% |
| 1980 | 3.54 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -16.8% |
| 1981 | 3.11 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -12.4% |
| 1982 | 3.63 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +17.0% |
| 1983 | 3.56 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -2.0% |
| 1984 | 2.69 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -24.4% |
| 1985 | 2.60 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -3.3% |
| 1986 | 2.49 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -4.2% |
| 1987 | 3.54 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +42.2% |
| 1988 | 2.69 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -24.2% |
| 1989 | 2.95 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +9.8% |
| 1990 | 4.62 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +56.6% |
| 1991 | 4.35 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -5.7% |
| 1992 | 4.24 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -2.5% |
| 1993 | 4.32 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.8% |
| 1994 | 4.25 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -1.6% |
| 1995 | 4.53 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +6.7% |
| 1996 | 5.01 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +10.5% |
| 1997 | 4.73 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -5.5% |
| 1998 | 4.28 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -9.7% |
| 1999 | 4.22 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -1.4% |
| 2000 | 4.28 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 5.51 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +28.7% |
| 2002 | 5.88 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +6.8% |
| 2003 | 1.95 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -66.8% |
| 2004 | 2.05 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +5.0% |
| 2005 | 2.70 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +31.4% |
| 2006 | 3.74 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +38.6% |
| 2007 | 2.89 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -22.7% |
| 2008 | 7.29 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +152.7% |
| 2009 | 2.50 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -65.8% |
| 2010 | 8.62 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +245.3% |
| 2011 | 11.19 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +29.9% |
| 2012 | 4.34 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -61.2% |
| 2013 | 3.88 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -10.5% |
| 2014 | 2.86 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -26.2% |
| 2015 | 2.75 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -4.1% |
| 2016 | 2.22 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -19.2% |
| 2017 | 3.98 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +79.2% |
| 2018 | 2.99 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -24.8% |
| 2019 | 2.08 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -30.6% |
| 2020 | 3.20 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +54.3% |
| 2021 | 7.46 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +132.8% |
| 2022 | 5.80 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -22.2% |
| 2023 | 5.86 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 2024 | 7.93 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +35.4% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 7.93 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2.51 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents, 3.2× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 7.93 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5.84 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents, 1.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Greenhouse gas emissions by gas in Botswana changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +245.3% | 2.50 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 8.62 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents |
| 2008 | +152.7% | 2.89 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 7.29 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents |
| 2021 | +132.8% | 3.20 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 7.46 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents |
| 2017 | +79.2% | 2.22 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 3.98 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents |
| 2003 | -66.8% | 5.88 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 1.95 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents |
| 2009 | -65.8% | 7.29 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 2.50 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 164,891 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 152,644 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 174,037 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1860s | 175,572 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 174,659 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 176,391 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1870s | 221,719 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 176,729 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 276,806 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1880s | 293,532 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 282,697 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 302,440 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1890s | 333,386 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 318,145 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 350,180 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1900s | 373,630 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 354,328 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 396,756 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1910s | 500,643 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 404,307 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 622,399 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1920s | 776,780 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 648,208 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 885,596 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1930s | 836,979 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 774,051 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 890,897 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1940s | 2.03 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 771,523 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 3.51 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1950s | 3.02 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 2.35 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 3.59 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1960s | 2.54 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 2.32 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 2.68 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.03 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 2.16 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 4.26 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.08 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 2.49 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 3.63 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.45 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 4.22 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 5.01 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.88 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 1.95 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 7.29 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.49 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 2.08 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 11.19 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.05 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 3.20 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 7.93 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 5 |
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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 greenhouse gas emissions by gas in Botswana?
- Greenhouse gas emissions by gas in Botswana was 7.93 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 2024, according to Jones et al. (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest greenhouse gas emissions by gas recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 11.19 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 2011.
- What is the lowest greenhouse gas emissions by gas recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 152,644 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 1850.
- How does Botswana rank for greenhouse gas emissions by gas?
- Botswana ranks 64th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is greenhouse gas emissions by gas rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 176.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from Jones et al. (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Greenhouse gas emissions by gas. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents over a 100-year timescale.