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Carbon intensity of electricity in Afghanistan

Afghanistan: 131.3 gCO2e/kWh (carbon intensity of electricity generation, 2024), +6.1% on 2023. It ranks #159 of 191 countries for carbon intensity of electricity (2024).

  • 131.3 gCO2e/kWh Latest · 2024
  • +6.1% vs 2023
  • #159of 191 countries · 2024
  • 25Records · 1 measures

Annual · 1 publisher · Next period 2025

Carbon intensity of electricity generation in Afghanistan

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Carbon intensity of electricity generation

Afghanistan, 2000 to 2024

25 observations · 2000 to 2024

Estimates are listed as such in the table below

Carbon intensity of electricity generationCarbon intensity of electricity generation. 25 observations from 2000 to 2024, ranging from 93.2 gCO2e/kWh to 256.4 gCO2e/kWh. Latest value 131.3 gCO2e/kWh (2024). gCO2e/kWh 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 131
Carbon intensity of electricity generationCarbon intensity of electricity generation. 25 observations from 2000 to 2024, ranging from 93.2 gCO2e/kWh to 256.4 gCO2e/kWh. Latest value 131.3 gCO2e/kWh (2024). gCO2e/kWh 0 100 200 300 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 131
Carbon intensity of electricity generationCarbon intensity of electricity generation. 25 observations from 2000 to 2024, ranging from 93.2 gCO2e/kWh to 256.4 gCO2e/kWh. Latest value 131.3 gCO2e/kWh (2024). gCO2e/kWh 0 100 200 300 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 131
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Carbon intensity of electricity generation
Period Type Value
2000 Estimate 250 gCO2e/kWh
2001 Estimate 217.4 gCO2e/kWh
2002 Estimate 169 gCO2e/kWh
2003 Estimate 241.8 gCO2e/kWh
2004 Estimate 227.8 gCO2e/kWh
2005 Estimate 219.5 gCO2e/kWh
2006 Estimate 255.6 gCO2e/kWh
2007 Estimate 227.7 gCO2e/kWh
2008 Estimate 256.4 gCO2e/kWh
2009 Estimate 112.4 gCO2e/kWh
2010 Estimate 136.4 gCO2e/kWh
2011 Estimate 194.8 gCO2e/kWh
2012 Estimate 147.7 gCO2e/kWh
2013 Estimate 180.2 gCO2e/kWh
2014 Estimate 129.3 gCO2e/kWh
2015 Estimate 118.6 gCO2e/kWh
2016 Estimate 115.7 gCO2e/kWh
2017 Estimate 127 gCO2e/kWh
2018 Estimate 153.8 gCO2e/kWh
2019 Estimate 116.4 gCO2e/kWh
2020 Estimate 93.2 gCO2e/kWh
2021 Estimate 113.2 gCO2e/kWh
2022 Estimate 125 gCO2e/kWh
2023 Estimate 123.7 gCO2e/kWh
2024 Estimate 131.3 gCO2e/kWh
Source: Ember · gCO2e/kWh · CC BY 4.0 · statorigin.org

Every record

25 records across 1 measure, newest first within each. Each period opens its record and evidence.

MeasurePeriodValueSource
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2024 131.3 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2023 123.7 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2022 125 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2021 113.2 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2020 93.2 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2019 116.4 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2018 153.8 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2017 127 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2016 115.7 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2015 118.6 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2014 129.3 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2013 180.2 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2012 147.7 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2011 194.8 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2010 136.4 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2009 112.4 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2008 256.4 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2007 227.7 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2006 255.6 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2005 219.5 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2004 227.8 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2003 241.8 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2002 169 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2001 217.4 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2000 250 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember

How Afghanistan ranks

Frequently asked questions

What is the latest carbon intensity of electricity figure for Afghanistan?

Afghanistan: 131.3 gCO2e/kWh carbon intensity of electricity generation in 2024, +6.1% on 2023.

How does Afghanistan rank?

#159 of 191 for carbon intensity of electricity (2024, 131.3 gCO2e/kWh).

Where does the Afghanistan data come from?

25 records from 1 document by Ember. Each figure links to its record and its original source evidence.

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StatOrigin. (2026). Carbon intensity of electricity in Afghanistan [Data set]. Retrieved October 28, 2026, from https://statorigin.org/statistics/carbon-intensity-of-electricity/afghanistan

"Carbon intensity of electricity in Afghanistan." StatOrigin, 2026, https://statorigin.org/statistics/carbon-intensity-of-electricity/afghanistan. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

StatOrigin. "Carbon intensity of electricity in Afghanistan." Data set, 2026. Accessed October 28, 2026. https://statorigin.org/statistics/carbon-intensity-of-electricity/afghanistan.

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