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Carbon intensity of electricity in Ghana

Ghana: 468.9 gCO2e/kWh (carbon intensity of electricity generation, 2024), +3.6% on 2023. It ranks #97 of 191 countries for carbon intensity of electricity (2024).

  • 468.9 gCO2e/kWh Latest · 2024
  • +3.6% vs 2023
  • #97of 191 countries · 2024
  • 25Records · 1 measures

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Carbon intensity of electricity generation in Ghana

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Carbon intensity of electricity generation

Ghana, 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 79.5 gCO2e/kWh to 478.3 gCO2e/kWh. Latest value 468.9 gCO2e/kWh (2024). gCO2e/kWh 0 100 200 300 400 500 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 469
Carbon intensity of electricity generationCarbon intensity of electricity generation. 25 observations from 2000 to 2024, ranging from 79.5 gCO2e/kWh to 478.3 gCO2e/kWh. Latest value 468.9 gCO2e/kWh (2024). gCO2e/kWh 0 200 400 600 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 469
Carbon intensity of electricity generationCarbon intensity of electricity generation. 25 observations from 2000 to 2024, ranging from 79.5 gCO2e/kWh to 478.3 gCO2e/kWh. Latest value 468.9 gCO2e/kWh (2024). gCO2e/kWh 0 200 400 600 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 469
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Carbon intensity of electricity generation
Period Type Value
2000 Estimate 79.5 gCO2e/kWh
2001 Estimate 126.8 gCO2e/kWh
2002 Estimate 221.5 gCO2e/kWh
2003 Estimate 241.5 gCO2e/kWh
2004 Estimate 103.3 gCO2e/kWh
2005 Estimate 132.1 gCO2e/kWh
2006 Estimate 237.2 gCO2e/kWh
2007 Estimate 321.8 gCO2e/kWh
2008 Estimate 189.9 gCO2e/kWh
2009 Estimate 173.4 gCO2e/kWh
2010 Estimate 230.2 gCO2e/kWh
2011 Estimate 253.8 gCO2e/kWh
2012 Estimate 251 gCO2e/kWh
2013 Estimate 266.4 gCO2e/kWh
2014 Estimate 269.1 gCO2e/kWh
2015 Estimate 369.4 gCO2e/kWh
2016 Estimate 410 gCO2e/kWh
2017 Estimate 407.5 gCO2e/kWh
2018 Estimate 421.9 gCO2e/kWh
2019 Estimate 416.8 gCO2e/kWh
2020 Estimate 459.2 gCO2e/kWh
2021 Estimate 478.3 gCO2e/kWh
2022 Estimate 469.4 gCO2e/kWh
2023 Estimate 452.7 gCO2e/kWh
2024 Estimate 468.9 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 468.9 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2023 452.7 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2022 469.4 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2021 478.3 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2020 459.2 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2019 416.8 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2018 421.9 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2017 407.5 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2016 410 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2015 369.4 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2014 269.1 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2013 266.4 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2012 251 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2011 253.8 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2010 230.2 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2009 173.4 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2008 189.9 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2007 321.8 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2006 237.2 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2005 132.1 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2004 103.3 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2003 241.5 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2002 221.5 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2001 126.8 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2000 79.5 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember

How Ghana ranks

Frequently asked questions

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

Ghana: 468.9 gCO2e/kWh carbon intensity of electricity generation in 2024, +3.6% on 2023.

How does Ghana rank?

#97 of 191 for carbon intensity of electricity (2024, 468.9 gCO2e/kWh).

Where does the Ghana 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 Ghana [Data set]. Retrieved October 28, 2026, from https://statorigin.org/statistics/carbon-intensity-of-electricity/ghana

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

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