Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Botswana

Botswana: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours was 2,640 in 2022. β—† Volatile

Latest (2022)
2,640
Change on year
up 5.5%
World rank
106th
of 224 countries
All-time high
3,532
in 2018
All-time low
381.87
in 2012
Years of data
23
2000–2022

Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Botswana, 2000–2022

01.0k2.0k3.0k4.0k2000201120222000: 1.1k2001: 1.1k2002: 1.1k2003: 975.92004: 857.52005: 974.22006: 1.0k2007: 8542008: 729.52009: 648.62010: 581.52011: 507.32012: 381.92013: 951.52014: 2.3k2015: 3.0k2016: 2.8k2017: 3.1k2018: 3.5k2019: 3.3k2020: 2.3k2021: 2.5k2022: 2.6k

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

Botswana recorded 2,640 for electricity generation, gigawatt hours in 2022.

The figure is up 5.5% on the previous year and up 591.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Botswana peaked at 3,532 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 381.87, in 2012.

Botswana ranks 106th of 224 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
2000s 927.23 648.65 1,083 10
2010s 2,049 381.87 3,532 10
2020s 2,472 2,274 2,640 3

Countries ranked near Botswana

  1. 103 Republic of Moldova 3,319 compare
  2. 104 Mozambique 3,094 compare
  3. 105 Georgia 2,800 compare
  4. 107 Guatemala 2,608 compare
  5. 108 Mauritius 2,521 compare
  6. 109 Yemen 2,449 compare

See the full ranking of 247 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Botswana?
Electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Botswana was 2,640 in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Botswana?
The highest recorded value was 3,532 in 2018.
What is the lowest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Botswana?
The lowest recorded value was 381.87 in 2012.
How does Botswana rank for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
Botswana ranks 106th out of 224 countries with data for 2022.
Is electricity generation, gigawatt hours rising or falling in Botswana?
Over the last ten years it is up 591.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Botswana data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
247 places, 5,616 data points, 2000–2023
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