How does Botswana rank for share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption?

Botswana ranks 98th out of 117 countries with data for 2013.

Is share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption rising or falling in Botswana?

Over the last ten years it is down 14.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Botswana data come from?

The figures come from Pendrill et al. (2019) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption in Botswana

Name: Share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption in Botswana
Creator: Pendrill et al. (2019) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Botswana: Share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption was 62.1% in 2013. ▲ Rising

Latest (2013)

62.1%

Change on year

down 35.2%

World rank

98th

of 117 countries

All-time high

95.9%

in 2012

All-time low

22.1%

in 2007

Years of data

2005–2013

Share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption in Botswana, 2005–2013

Source: Pendrill et al. (2019) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption in Botswana is 62.1%, measured in 2013.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 35.2% on the previous year and down 14.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption in Botswana peaked at 95.9% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 22.1%, in 2007.

That places Botswana 98th out of 117 countries with data for 2013, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2000s	54.4%	22.1%	79.4%	5
2010s	66.8%	29.7%	95.9%	4

Countries ranked near Botswana

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More environment data for Botswana

Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 12.1 Mt CO2e (2024)
Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 4.8 t CO2e/capita (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 1.51 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 0.237 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 1.07 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.0012 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 3.36 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.001 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) 0.0185 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste 0.5204 Mt CO2e (2024)

All data for Botswana →

Frequently asked questions

What is share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption in Botswana?: Share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption in Botswana was 62.1% in 2013, according to Pendrill et al. (2019) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption recorded in Botswana?: The highest recorded value was 95.9% in 2012.
What is the lowest share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption recorded in Botswana?: The lowest recorded value was 22.1% in 2007.
How does Botswana rank for share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption?: Botswana ranks 98th out of 117 countries with data for 2013.
Is share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption rising or falling in Botswana?: Over the last ten years it is down 14.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Botswana data come from?: The figures come from Pendrill et al. (2019) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption
Unit: %
Source: Pendrill et al. (2019) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 117 places, 1,030 data points, 2005–2013
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

The share of national deforestation that is driven by the production of goods that are consumed within domestic markets i.e. not exported to other countries.