Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Botswana
Botswana: Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables was 3.42 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Botswana, 2000–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
Botswana recorded 3.42 terawatt-hours for electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in 2024. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is up 6.2% on the previous year and up 48.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Botswana peaked at 3.42 terawatt-hours in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.35 terawatt-hours, in 2012.
That places Botswana 101st out of 208 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.
Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Botswana, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.14 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2001 | 1.13 terawatt-hours | -0.9% |
| 2002 | 1.15 terawatt-hours | +1.8% |
| 2003 | 1.04 terawatt-hours | -9.6% |
| 2004 | 0.97 terawatt-hours | -6.7% |
| 2005 | 1.06 terawatt-hours | +9.3% |
| 2006 | 0.99 terawatt-hours | -6.6% |
| 2007 | 0.83 terawatt-hours | -16.2% |
| 2008 | 0.7 terawatt-hours | -15.7% |
| 2009 | 0.62 terawatt-hours | -11.4% |
| 2010 | 0.53 terawatt-hours | -14.5% |
| 2011 | 0.48 terawatt-hours | -9.4% |
| 2012 | 0.35 terawatt-hours | -27.1% |
| 2013 | 0.92 terawatt-hours | +162.9% |
| 2014 | 2.31 terawatt-hours | +151.1% |
| 2015 | 2.97 terawatt-hours | +28.6% |
| 2016 | 2.69 terawatt-hours | -9.4% |
| 2017 | 3.02 terawatt-hours | +12.3% |
| 2018 | 3.1 terawatt-hours | +2.6% |
| 2019 | 2.5 terawatt-hours | -19.4% |
| 2020 | 2.17 terawatt-hours | -13.2% |
| 2021 | 2.48 terawatt-hours | +14.3% |
| 2022 | 2.55 terawatt-hours | +2.8% |
| 2023 | 3.22 terawatt-hours | +26.3% |
| 2024 | 3.42 terawatt-hours | +6.2% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 3.42 terawatt-hours is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 8.52 terawatt-hours, 40% of the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 3.42 terawatt-hours is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.945 terawatt-hours, 3.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | +162.9% | 0.35 terawatt-hours | 0.92 terawatt-hours |
| 2014 | +151.1% | 0.92 terawatt-hours | 2.31 terawatt-hours |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.963 terawatt-hours | 0.62 terawatt-hours | 1.15 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.89 terawatt-hours | 0.35 terawatt-hours | 3.1 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.77 terawatt-hours | 2.17 terawatt-hours | 3.42 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 98 Papua New Guinea 3.61 terawatt-hours compare
- 99 North Macedonia 3.6 terawatt-hours compare
- 100 Croatia 3.49 terawatt-hours compare
- 102 Armenia 3.31 terawatt-hours compare
- 103 Mozambique 3.28 terawatt-hours compare
- 104 Slovenia 3.13 terawatt-hours compare
More reference data data for Botswana
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0472 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0078 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1582 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0825 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.97 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0424 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Botswana?
- Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Botswana was 3.42 terawatt-hours in 2024, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 3.42 terawatt-hours in 2024.
- What is the lowest electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.35 terawatt-hours in 2012.
- How does Botswana rank for electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables?
- Botswana ranks 101st out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- Is electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 48.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Electricity generation from coal, oil, and gas, measured in terawatt-hours.