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CO2 emissions intensity of electricity generation

Carbon dioxide emissions from electricity generation divided by total electricity generated.

Unit g CO2/kWh Industry Electricity and Gas Utilities

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2
Regions
1
Period
2024–2027
Sources
1
Verification 2 verified data points Verified 15 Sep 2026 Next update Sources typically refresh annually

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CO2 emissions intensity of electricity generation

Global, 2024 to 2027

2 observations · 2024 to 2027

Forecast: dashed line, hollow markers, shaded band Estimates are listed as such in the table below

CO2 emissions intensity of electricity generationCO2 emissions intensity of electricity generation. 2 observations from 2024 to 2027, ranging from 400 g CO2/kWh to 445 g CO2/kWh, of which 1 are forecasts. Latest value 400 g CO2/kWh (2027). g CO2/kWh 0 100 200 300 400 500 2024 2025 2026 2027 FORECAST 445 400
CO2 emissions intensity of electricity generationCO2 emissions intensity of electricity generation. 2 observations from 2024 to 2027, ranging from 400 g CO2/kWh to 445 g CO2/kWh, of which 1 are forecasts. Latest value 400 g CO2/kWh (2027). g CO2/kWh 0 100 200 300 400 500 2024 2025 2026 2027 FORECAST 445 400
CO2 emissions intensity of electricity generationCO2 emissions intensity of electricity generation. 2 observations from 2024 to 2027, ranging from 400 g CO2/kWh to 445 g CO2/kWh, of which 1 are forecasts. Latest value 400 g CO2/kWh (2027). g CO2/kWh 0 100 200 300 400 500 2024 2025 2026 2027 FORECAST 445 400
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CO2 emissions intensity of electricity generation
Period Type Value
2024 Estimate 445 g CO2/kWh
2027 Forecast 400 g CO2/kWh
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Period Value Source Type
Global 2 records
2027 400 g CO2/kWh IEA · 31 Dec 2027 forecast
2024 445 g CO2/kWh IEA · 31 Dec 2024 estimate

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