Share of electricity generation from solar in Botswana
Botswana: Share of electricity generation from solar was 0.3% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from solar in Botswana, 2000–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Botswana recorded 0.3% for share of electricity generation from solar in 2024.
That represents a change of down 5.8% on the previous year and down 26.8% over five years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from solar in Botswana peaked at 0.5% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2000.
Botswana ranks 163rd of 213 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
More energy & mining data for Botswana
- Fuel imports 20.5% (2023)
- Ores and metals imports 0.7% (2023)
- Ores and metals exports 10.7% (2023)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 0.7% (2023)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 20.6% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 67.6% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity generation from solar in Botswana?
- Share of electricity generation from solar in Botswana was 0.3% in 2024, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of electricity generation from solar recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 0.5% in 2020.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from solar recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2000.
- How does Botswana rank for share of electricity generation from solar?
- Botswana ranks 163rd out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
- 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 Share of electricity generation from solar. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured as a percentage of total electricity produced in the country or region.