Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological in Botswana
Botswana: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological was 25,862 Hectares in 2020. ▬ Flat
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological in Botswana, 2000–2020
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological in Botswana is 25,862 Hectares, measured in 2020.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological in Botswana peaked at 26,004 Hectares in 2014 and was at its lowest, 25,784 Hectares, in 2007.
Botswana ranks 39th of 169 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological in Botswana, year by year
| Year | Hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 25,951 Hectares | — |
| 2001 | 25,801 Hectares | -0.6% |
| 2002 | 25,846 Hectares | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 25,796 Hectares | -0.2% |
| 2004 | 25,827 Hectares | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 25,815 Hectares | -0.0% |
| 2006 | 25,803 Hectares | -0.0% |
| 2007 | 25,784 Hectares | -0.1% |
| 2008 | 25,881 Hectares | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 25,918 Hectares | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 25,861 Hectares | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 25,926 Hectares | +0.3% |
| 2012 | 25,887 Hectares | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 25,882 Hectares | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 26,004 Hectares | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 25,862 Hectares | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 25,862 Hectares | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 25,862 Hectares | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 25,862 Hectares | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 25,862 Hectares | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 25,862 Hectares | +0.0% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 25,862 Hectares is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3,856 Hectares, 6.7× the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 25,862 Hectares is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 12,143 Hectares, 2.1× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 25,842 Hectares | 25,784 Hectares | 25,951 Hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 25,887 Hectares | 25,861 Hectares | 26,004 Hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 25,862 Hectares | 25,862 Hectares | 25,862 Hectares | 1 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 36 South Sudan 28,251 Hectares compare
- 37 Poland 14,461 Hectares compare
- 37 Kenya 27,630 Hectares compare
- 38 Spain 26,143 Hectares compare
- 38 Syrian Arab Republic 13,921 Hectares compare
- 39 Viet Nam 12,360 Hectares compare
- 40 Uzbekistan 25,682 Hectares compare
- 40 Lithuania 2,943 Hectares compare
- 41 Latvia 1,969 Hectares compare
- 41 Peru 24,478 Hectares compare
- 42 Netherlands 1,814 Hectares compare
- 42 Zambia 23,836 Hectares compare
More environment data for Botswana
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 6.04 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 6.49 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.381 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 0.443 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -4.05 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 0.3323 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological in Botswana?
- Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological in Botswana was 25,862 Hectares in 2020, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 26,004 Hectares in 2014.
- What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 25,784 Hectares in 2007.
- How does Botswana rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological?
- Botswana ranks 39th out of 169 countries with data for 2020.
- Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological sustainability — Agricultural land. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 23 shows indicators of ecological sustainability, in terms of land use. This includes number of hectars of land allocated to different kinds of use, carbon stock in living biomass, and fertiliser use, and wood production.