Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Botswana
Botswana: Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate was 244.77 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Botswana, 1974–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Botswana stood at 244.77 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 302.9% on the previous year and up 138.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Botswana peaked at 438 % change on previous year in 2000 and was at its lowest, -728.76 % change on previous year, in 1983.
That places Botswana 22nd out of 214 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Botswana, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 25 % change on previous year | — |
| 1975 | 170 % change on previous year | +580.0% |
| 1976 | 311.11 % change on previous year | +83.0% |
| 1977 | -54.05 % change on previous year | -117.4% |
| 1978 | -72.55 % change on previous year | +34.2% |
| 1979 | 114.29 % change on previous year | -257.5% |
| 1980 | 320.12 % change on previous year | +180.1% |
| 1981 | -99.1 % change on previous year | -131.0% |
| 1982 | -302.21 % change on previous year | +205.0% |
| 1983 | -728.76 % change on previous year | +141.1% |
| 1984 | 121.05 % change on previous year | -116.6% |
| 1986 | -129.21 % change on previous year | -206.7% |
| 1987 | 397.17 % change on previous year | -407.4% |
| 1988 | -40.38 % change on previous year | -110.2% |
| 1989 | 40.64 % change on previous year | -200.6% |
| 1990 | 106.54 % change on previous year | +162.2% |
| 1991 | -113.99 % change on previous year | -207.0% |
| 1992 | 316.67 % change on previous year | -377.8% |
| 1993 | 192.31 % change on previous year | -39.3% |
| 1994 | -139.47 % change on previous year | -172.5% |
| 1995 | 108.89 % change on previous year | -178.1% |
| 1997 | 115.19 % change on previous year | +5.8% |
| 1999 | -133.78 % change on previous year | -216.1% |
| 2000 | 438 % change on previous year | -427.4% |
| 2001 | -88.76 % change on previous year | -120.3% |
| 2002 | 84.21 % change on previous year | -194.9% |
| 2003 | -217.14 % change on previous year | -357.9% |
| 2004 | 146.34 % change on previous year | -167.4% |
| 2005 | 189.47 % change on previous year | +29.5% |
| 2006 | -81.82 % change on previous year | -143.2% |
| 2007 | 160 % change on previous year | -295.6% |
| 2008 | 188.46 % change on previous year | +17.8% |
| 2009 | -335.67 % change on previous year | -278.1% |
| 2010 | 205.28 % change on previous year | -161.2% |
| 2011 | -174.57 % change on previous year | -185.0% |
| 2012 | 306.09 % change on previous year | -275.3% |
| 2013 | -44.05 % change on previous year | -114.4% |
| 2014 | 102.46 % change on previous year | -332.6% |
| 2015 | -220.68 % change on previous year | -315.4% |
| 2016 | 164.45 % change on previous year | -174.5% |
| 2017 | -21.43 % change on previous year | -113.0% |
| 2018 | -20.45 % change on previous year | -4.6% |
| 2019 | -127.36 % change on previous year | +523.0% |
| 2020 | -718.92 % change on previous year | +464.5% |
| 2021 | 137.96 % change on previous year | -119.2% |
| 2022 | 45.14 % change on previous year | -67.3% |
| 2023 | -120.64 % change on previous year | -367.2% |
| 2024 | 244.77 % change on previous year | -302.9% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 244.77 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is -42.01 % change on previous year. (58 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 244.77 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 23.8 % change on previous year, 10.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 82.3 % change on previous year | -72.55 % change on previous year | 311.11 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 1980s | -46.74 % change on previous year | -728.76 % change on previous year | 397.17 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 56.54 % change on previous year | -139.47 % change on previous year | 316.67 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 48.31 % change on previous year | -335.67 % change on previous year | 438 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 16.97 % change on previous year | -220.68 % change on previous year | 306.09 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -82.34 % change on previous year | -718.92 % change on previous year | 244.77 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 19 United Kingdom 254.3 % change on previous year compare
- 20 United Arab Emirates 248.1 % change on previous year compare
- 21 Ghana 245.39 % change on previous year compare
- 23 Lesotho 235.39 % change on previous year compare
- 24 Peru 226.72 % change on previous year compare
- 25 Faroe Islands 226.62 % change on previous year 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 year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Botswana?
- Year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Botswana was 244.77 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 438 % change on previous year in 2000.
- What is the lowest year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was -728.76 % change on previous year in 1983.
- How does Botswana rank for year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate?
- Botswana ranks 22nd out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 138.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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