Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Botswana
Botswana: Greenhouse gas emissions by sector was 40,000 tonnes in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
40,000 tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
124th
of 179 countries
All-time high
129,999 tonnes
in 2007
All-time low
30,000 tonnes
in 1990
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Botswana, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Botswana is 40,000 tonnes, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Botswana peaked at 129,999 tonnes in 2007 and was at its lowest, 30,000 tonnes, in 1990.
Botswana ranks 124th of 179 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Botswana, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 30,000 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 30,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 40,000 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 1993 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 60,000 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 2002 | 70,000 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 2003 | 70,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 110,000 tonnes | +57.1% |
| 2005 | 40,000 tonnes | -63.6% |
| 2006 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 129,999 tonnes | +225.0% |
| 2008 | 60,000 tonnes | -53.8% |
| 2009 | 110,000 tonnes | +83.3% |
| 2010 | 40,000 tonnes | -63.6% |
| 2011 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 40,000 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 430,000 tonnes, 9% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 40,000 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 80,000 tonnes, 50% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 38,000 tonnes | 30,000 tonnes | 40,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 73,000 tonnes | 40,000 tonnes | 129,999 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 40,000 tonnes | 40,000 tonnes | 40,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 40,000 tonnes | 40,000 tonnes | 40,000 tonnes | 4 |
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- 124 North Macedonia 40,000 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 greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Botswana?
- Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Botswana was 40,000 tonnes in 2023, according to Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 129,999 tonnes in 2007.
- What is the lowest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 30,000 tonnes in 1990.
- How does Botswana rank for greenhouse gas emissions by sector?
- Botswana ranks 124th out of 179 countries with data for 2023.
- Is greenhouse gas emissions by sector rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Greenhouse gas emissions by sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Emissions are measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents.