Wood charcoal production quantity in Botswana
Botswana: Wood charcoal production quantity was 72,755 tonnes in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
72,755 tonnes
Change on year
up 0.8%
World rank
36th
of 52 countries
All-time high
72,755 tonnes
in 2011
All-time low
17,973 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
51
1961–2011
Wood charcoal production quantity in Botswana, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2011, wood charcoal production quantity in Botswana stood at 72,755 tonnes. That is the highest value across all 51 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.8% on the previous year and up 20.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wood charcoal production quantity in Botswana peaked at 72,755 tonnes in 2011 and was at its lowest, 17,973 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Botswana 36th out of 52 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Wood charcoal production quantity in Botswana, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 17,973 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 18,119 tonnes | +0.8% |
| 1963 | 18,266 tonnes | +0.8% |
| 1964 | 18,414 tonnes | +0.8% |
| 1965 | 18,564 tonnes | +0.8% |
| 1966 | 18,715 tonnes | +0.8% |
| 1967 | 18,867 tonnes | +0.8% |
| 1968 | 19,020 tonnes | +0.8% |
| 1969 | 19,174 tonnes | +0.8% |
| 1970 | 19,330 tonnes | +0.8% |
| 1971 | 19,267 tonnes | -0.3% |
| 1972 | 18,523 tonnes | -3.9% |
| 1973 | 18,389 tonnes | -0.7% |
| 1974 | 18,265 tonnes | -0.7% |
| 1975 | 19,448 tonnes | +6.5% |
| 1976 | 19,427 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1977 | 20,264 tonnes | +4.3% |
| 1978 | 20,196 tonnes | -0.3% |
| 1979 | 20,713 tonnes | +2.6% |
| 1980 | 20,959 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1981 | 21,780 tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1982 | 22,816 tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1983 | 23,357 tonnes | +2.4% |
| 1984 | 24,330 tonnes | +4.2% |
| 1985 | 25,708 tonnes | +5.7% |
| 1986 | 27,222 tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1987 | 28,829 tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1988 | 30,014 tonnes | +4.1% |
| 1989 | 31,571 tonnes | +5.2% |
| 1990 | 34,018 tonnes | +7.8% |
| 1991 | 35,875 tonnes | +5.5% |
| 1992 | 38,121 tonnes | +6.3% |
| 1993 | 41,483 tonnes | +8.8% |
| 1994 | 44,526 tonnes | +7.3% |
| 1995 | 48,140 tonnes | +8.1% |
| 1996 | 50,255 tonnes | +4.4% |
| 1997 | 52,136 tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1998 | 53,944 tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1999 | 56,025 tonnes | +3.9% |
| 2000 | 58,703 tonnes | +4.8% |
| 2001 | 60,258 tonnes | +2.6% |
| 2002 | 61,854 tonnes | +2.6% |
| 2003 | 63,493 tonnes | +2.6% |
| 2004 | 65,175 tonnes | +2.6% |
| 2005 | 66,902 tonnes | +2.6% |
| 2006 | 67,926 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 2007 | 69,000 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2008 | 70,000 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2009 | 71,091 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2010 | 72,179 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 72,755 tonnes | +0.8% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 72,755 tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 49,908 tonnes, 1.5× the median. (8 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 72,755 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 238,305 tonnes, 31% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 18,568 tonnes | 17,973 tonnes | 19,174 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 19,382 tonnes | 18,265 tonnes | 20,713 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 25,659 tonnes | 20,959 tonnes | 31,571 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 45,452 tonnes | 34,018 tonnes | 56,025 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 65,440 tonnes | 58,703 tonnes | 71,091 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 72,467 tonnes | 72,179 tonnes | 72,755 tonnes | 2 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Botswana
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 4.45 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0178 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 138.54 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.0839 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3204 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 1.8% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 1.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wood charcoal production quantity in Botswana?
- Wood charcoal production quantity in Botswana was 72,755 tonnes in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest wood charcoal production quantity recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 72,755 tonnes in 2011.
- What is the lowest wood charcoal production quantity recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 17,973 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Botswana rank for wood charcoal production quantity?
- Botswana ranks 36th out of 52 countries with data for 2011.
- Is wood charcoal production quantity rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of Wood charcoal production quantity (tonnes). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Wood carbonized by partial combustion or application of heat from an external source. It is used as a fuel or for other uses. Figures are given in weight (MT).