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Carbon intensity of electricity in Greenland

Greenland: 150 gCO2e/kWh (carbon intensity of electricity generation, 2024), +14.4% on 2023. It ranks #153 of 191 countries for carbon intensity of electricity (2024).

  • 150 gCO2e/kWh Latest · 2024
  • +14.4% vs 2023
  • #153of 191 countries · 2024
  • 25Records · 1 measures

Annual · 1 publisher · Next period 2025

Carbon intensity of electricity generation in Greenland

Fig 1 · D35 · Greenland Annual

Carbon intensity of electricity generation

Greenland, 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 111.1 gCO2e/kWh to 305.6 gCO2e/kWh. Latest value 150 gCO2e/kWh (2024). gCO2e/kWh 0 100 200 300 400 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 150
Carbon intensity of electricity generationCarbon intensity of electricity generation. 25 observations from 2000 to 2024, ranging from 111.1 gCO2e/kWh to 305.6 gCO2e/kWh. Latest value 150 gCO2e/kWh (2024). gCO2e/kWh 0 100 200 300 400 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 150
Carbon intensity of electricity generationCarbon intensity of electricity generation. 25 observations from 2000 to 2024, ranging from 111.1 gCO2e/kWh to 305.6 gCO2e/kWh. Latest value 150 gCO2e/kWh (2024). gCO2e/kWh 0 100 200 300 400 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 150
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Carbon intensity of electricity generation
Period Type Value
2000 Estimate 275.9 gCO2e/kWh
2001 Estimate 285.7 gCO2e/kWh
2002 Estimate 290.3 gCO2e/kWh
2003 Estimate 290.3 gCO2e/kWh
2004 Estimate 272.7 gCO2e/kWh
2005 Estimate 264.7 gCO2e/kWh
2006 Estimate 285.7 gCO2e/kWh
2007 Estimate 305.6 gCO2e/kWh
2008 Estimate 297.3 gCO2e/kWh
2009 Estimate 268.3 gCO2e/kWh
2010 Estimate 219.5 gCO2e/kWh
2011 Estimate 177.8 gCO2e/kWh
2012 Estimate 177.8 gCO2e/kWh
2013 Estimate 152.2 gCO2e/kWh
2014 Estimate 145.8 gCO2e/kWh
2015 Estimate 137.3 gCO2e/kWh
2016 Estimate 125 gCO2e/kWh
2017 Estimate 180 gCO2e/kWh
2018 Estimate 153.8 gCO2e/kWh
2019 Estimate 122.5 gCO2e/kWh
2020 Estimate 134.6 gCO2e/kWh
2021 Estimate 117.7 gCO2e/kWh
2022 Estimate 111.1 gCO2e/kWh
2023 Estimate 131.2 gCO2e/kWh
2024 Estimate 150 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 150 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2023 131.2 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2022 111.1 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2021 117.7 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2020 134.6 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2019 122.5 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2018 153.8 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2017 180 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2016 125 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2015 137.3 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2014 145.8 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2013 152.2 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2012 177.8 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2011 177.8 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2010 219.5 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2009 268.3 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2008 297.3 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2007 305.6 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2006 285.7 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2005 264.7 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2004 272.7 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2003 290.3 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2002 290.3 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2001 285.7 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2000 275.9 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember

How Greenland ranks

Frequently asked questions

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

Greenland: 150 gCO2e/kWh carbon intensity of electricity generation in 2024, +14.4% on 2023.

How does Greenland rank?

#153 of 191 for carbon intensity of electricity (2024, 150 gCO2e/kWh).

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

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

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

@misc{statorigin_carbon_intensity_of_electricity_greenland_2026, title = {Carbon intensity of electricity in Greenland}, author = {{StatOrigin}}, year = {2026}, url = {https://statorigin.org/statistics/carbon-intensity-of-electricity/greenland}, note = {Data set. Accessed 2026-10-22} }