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Carbon intensity of electricity in Benin

Benin: 584.2 gCO2e/kWh (carbon intensity of electricity generation, 2024), −1.0% on 2023. It ranks #58 of 191 countries for carbon intensity of electricity (2024).

  • 584.2 gCO2e/kWh Latest · 2024
  • −1.0% vs 2023
  • #58of 191 countries · 2024
  • 25Records · 1 measures

Annual · 1 publisher · Next period 2025

Carbon intensity of electricity generation in Benin

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Carbon intensity of electricity generation

Benin, 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 584.1 gCO2e/kWh to 700 gCO2e/kWh. Latest value 584.2 gCO2e/kWh (2024). gCO2e/kWh 0 200 400 600 800 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 584
Carbon intensity of electricity generationCarbon intensity of electricity generation. 25 observations from 2000 to 2024, ranging from 584.1 gCO2e/kWh to 700 gCO2e/kWh. Latest value 584.2 gCO2e/kWh (2024). gCO2e/kWh 0 200 400 600 800 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 584
Carbon intensity of electricity generationCarbon intensity of electricity generation. 25 observations from 2000 to 2024, ranging from 584.1 gCO2e/kWh to 700 gCO2e/kWh. Latest value 584.2 gCO2e/kWh (2024). gCO2e/kWh 0 200 400 600 800 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 584
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Carbon intensity of electricity generation
Period Type Value
2000 Estimate 625 gCO2e/kWh
2001 Estimate 666.7 gCO2e/kWh
2002 Estimate 666.7 gCO2e/kWh
2003 Estimate 625 gCO2e/kWh
2004 Estimate 625 gCO2e/kWh
2005 Estimate 636.4 gCO2e/kWh
2006 Estimate 666.7 gCO2e/kWh
2007 Estimate 636.4 gCO2e/kWh
2008 Estimate 652.2 gCO2e/kWh
2009 Estimate 692.3 gCO2e/kWh
2010 Estimate 636.4 gCO2e/kWh
2011 Estimate 700 gCO2e/kWh
2012 Estimate 600 gCO2e/kWh
2013 Estimate 615.4 gCO2e/kWh
2014 Estimate 647.1 gCO2e/kWh
2015 Estimate 625 gCO2e/kWh
2016 Estimate 666.7 gCO2e/kWh
2017 Estimate 625 gCO2e/kWh
2018 Estimate 631.6 gCO2e/kWh
2019 Estimate 611.1 gCO2e/kWh
2020 Estimate 596 gCO2e/kWh
2021 Estimate 584.1 gCO2e/kWh
2022 Estimate 596 gCO2e/kWh
2023 Estimate 590 gCO2e/kWh
2024 Estimate 584.2 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 584.2 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2023 590 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2022 596 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2021 584.1 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2020 596 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2019 611.1 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2018 631.6 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2017 625 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2016 666.7 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2015 625 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2014 647.1 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2013 615.4 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2012 600 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2011 700 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2010 636.4 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2009 692.3 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2008 652.2 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2007 636.4 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2006 666.7 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2005 636.4 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2004 625 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2003 625 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2002 666.7 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2001 666.7 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2000 625 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember

How Benin ranks

Frequently asked questions

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

Benin: 584.2 gCO2e/kWh carbon intensity of electricity generation in 2024, −1.0% on 2023.

How does Benin rank?

#58 of 191 for carbon intensity of electricity (2024, 584.2 gCO2e/kWh).

Where does the Benin 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 Benin [Data set]. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://statorigin.org/statistics/carbon-intensity-of-electricity/benin

"Carbon intensity of electricity in Benin." StatOrigin, 2026, https://statorigin.org/statistics/carbon-intensity-of-electricity/benin. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

StatOrigin. "Carbon intensity of electricity in Benin." Data set, 2026. Accessed October 22, 2026. https://statorigin.org/statistics/carbon-intensity-of-electricity/benin.

@misc{statorigin_carbon_intensity_of_electricity_benin_2026, title = {Carbon intensity of electricity in Benin}, author = {{StatOrigin}}, year = {2026}, url = {https://statorigin.org/statistics/carbon-intensity-of-electricity/benin}, note = {Data set. Accessed 2026-10-22} }