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Carbon intensity of electricity generation

Total carbon dioxide emissions divided by total electricity generated.

Unit gCO2/kWh Industry Electricity and Gas Utilities

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Records
6
Regions
3
Period
2024–2026
Sources
1
Verification 6 verified data points Verified 15 Sep 2026 Next update Sources typically refresh annually

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Carbon intensity of electricity generation by region

3 regions, 2024 to 2026

3 regions · 6 observations · 2024 to 2026

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Carbon intensity of electricity generation by regionCarbon intensity of electricity generation by region. 3 regions on one axis: Global, China, European Union. 6 observations from 2024 to 2026, ranging from 140 gCO2/kWh to 565 gCO2/kWh, of which 3 are forecasts. Latest values: Global 415 gCO2/kWh (2026); China 505 gCO2/kWh (2026); European Union 140 gCO2/kWh (2026). gCO2/kWh 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 2024 2025 2026 FORECAST Global China European Union
Carbon intensity of electricity generation by regionCarbon intensity of electricity generation by region. 3 regions on one axis: Global, China, European Union. 6 observations from 2024 to 2026, ranging from 140 gCO2/kWh to 565 gCO2/kWh, of which 3 are forecasts. Latest values: Global 415 gCO2/kWh (2026); China 505 gCO2/kWh (2026); European Union 140 gCO2/kWh (2026). gCO2/kWh 0 200 400 600 2024 2025 2026 FORECAST Global China European Union
Carbon intensity of electricity generation by regionCarbon intensity of electricity generation by region. 3 regions on one axis: Global, China, European Union. 6 observations from 2024 to 2026, ranging from 140 gCO2/kWh to 565 gCO2/kWh, of which 3 are forecasts. Latest values: Global 415 gCO2/kWh (2026); China 505 gCO2/kWh (2026); European Union 140 gCO2/kWh (2026). gCO2/kWh 0 200 400 600 2024 2025 2026 FORECAST Global China European Union
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Carbon intensity of electricity generation by region
Region Period Type Value
Global 2026 Forecast 415 gCO2/kWh
Global 2024 Actual 445 gCO2/kWh
China 2026 Forecast 505 gCO2/kWh
China 2024 Actual 565 gCO2/kWh
European Union 2026 Forecast 140 gCO2/kWh
European Union 2024 Actual 175 gCO2/kWh
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Carbon intensity of electricity generation by region

Latest value per region, 2024

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Carbon intensity of electricity generation by regionCarbon intensity of electricity generation by region. 3 categories, highest is Global at 445 gCO2/kWh. European Union China Global 175 gCO2/kWh 565 gCO2/kWh 445 gCO2/kWh
Carbon intensity of electricity generation by regionCarbon intensity of electricity generation by region. 3 categories, highest is Global at 445 gCO2/kWh. European Union China Global 175 gCO2/kWh 565 gCO2/kWh 445 gCO2/kWh
Carbon intensity of electricity generation by regionCarbon intensity of electricity generation by region. 3 categories, highest is Global at 445 gCO2/kWh. European Union China Global 175 gCO2/kWh 565 gCO2/kWh 445 gCO2/kWh
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Carbon intensity of electricity generation by region
Category Source Type Value
Global IEA Actual 445 gCO2/kWh
China IEA Actual 565 gCO2/kWh
European Union IEA Actual 175 gCO2/kWh
Source: IEA · gCO2/kWh · CC BY 4.0 · statorigin.org
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6 records · 3 regions · 2024–2026

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Carbon intensity of electricity generation: every record, grouped by region, newest first.
Period Value Source Type
Global 2 records
2026 415 gCO2/kWh IEA · 31 Dec 2026 forecast
2024 445 gCO2/kWh IEA · 31 Dec 2024 actual
China 2 records
2026 505 gCO2/kWh IEA · 31 Dec 2026 forecast
2024 565 gCO2/kWh IEA · 31 Dec 2024 actual
European Union 2 records
2026 140 gCO2/kWh IEA · 31 Dec 2026 forecast
2024 175 gCO2/kWh IEA · 31 Dec 2024 actual

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Emissions: Power generation CO2 emissions are plateauing – Electricity Mid-Year Update 2025 IEA — 6

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