Electricity net generation in Botswana

Botswana: Electricity net generation was 2.05 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)
2.05
Change on year
down 32.7%
World rank
139th
of 202 countries
All-time high
3.05
in 2019
All-time low
0.33
in 2012
Years of data
41
1980–2020

Electricity net generation in Botswana, 1980–2020

01231980200020201980: 0.4431981: 0.5021982: 0.4891983: 0.4341984: 0.4451985: 0.4561986: 0.5381987: 0.8461988: 0.81989: 0.7971990: 0.8521991: 0.8791992: 1.11993: 11994: 11995: 11996: 0.7591997: 0.871998: 11999: 12000: 0.892001: 0.9492002: 0.8422003: 0.6812004: 0.742005: 0.8152006: 0.7462007: 0.5782008: 0.5522009: 0.4172010: 0.52011: 0.4492012: 0.332013: 0.8692014: 2.22015: 2.82016: 2.52017: 2.82018: 32019: 32020: 2.1

Source: World Bank.

Analysis

In 2020, electricity net generation in Botswana stood at 2.05.

That represents a change of down 32.7% on the previous year and up 310.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, electricity net generation in Botswana peaked at 3.05 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.33, in 2012.

Botswana ranks 139th of 202 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 0.575 0.434 0.846 10
1990s 0.9635 0.759 1.09 10
2000s 0.721 0.417 0.949 10
2010s 1.85 0.33 3.05 10
2020s 2.05 2.05 2.05 1

Countries ranked near Botswana

  1. 136 Suriname 2.31 compare
  2. 137 Madagascar 2.12 compare
  3. 138 Malta 2.09 compare
  4. 140 Bahamas 2 compare
  5. 141 Mauritania 1.77 compare
  6. 142 Guam 1.7 compare

See the full ranking of 203 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is electricity net generation in Botswana?
Electricity net generation in Botswana was 2.05 in 2020, according to the World Bank.
What is the highest electricity net generation recorded in Botswana?
The highest recorded value was 3.05 in 2019.
What is the lowest electricity net generation recorded in Botswana?
The lowest recorded value was 0.33 in 2012.
How does Botswana rank for electricity net generation?
Botswana ranks 139th out of 202 countries with data for 2020.
Is electricity net generation rising or falling in Botswana?
Over the last ten years it is up 310.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Botswana data come from?
The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Electricity net generation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Electricity net generation
Source
World Bank
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
203 places, 7,868 data points, 1980–2020
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