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Carbon intensity of electricity in Malawi

Malawi: 54.6 gCO2e/kWh (carbon intensity of electricity generation, 2024), +0.0% on 2023. It ranks #178 of 191 countries for carbon intensity of electricity (2024).

  • 54.6 gCO2e/kWh Latest · 2024
  • +0.0% vs 2023
  • #178of 191 countries · 2024
  • 25Records · 1 measures

Annual · 1 publisher · Next period 2025

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Carbon intensity of electricity generation in Malawi

Fig 1 · D35 · Malawi Annual

Carbon intensity of electricity generation

Malawi, 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 26.2 gCO2e/kWh to 143.7 gCO2e/kWh. Latest value 54.6 gCO2e/kWh (2024). gCO2e/kWh 0 30 60 90 120 150 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 54.6
Carbon intensity of electricity generationCarbon intensity of electricity generation. 25 observations from 2000 to 2024, ranging from 26.2 gCO2e/kWh to 143.7 gCO2e/kWh. Latest value 54.6 gCO2e/kWh (2024). gCO2e/kWh 0 50 100 150 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 54.6
Carbon intensity of electricity generationCarbon intensity of electricity generation. 25 observations from 2000 to 2024, ranging from 26.2 gCO2e/kWh to 143.7 gCO2e/kWh. Latest value 54.6 gCO2e/kWh (2024). gCO2e/kWh 0 50 100 150 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 54.6
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Carbon intensity of electricity generation
Period Type Value
2000 Estimate 99.2 gCO2e/kWh
2001 Estimate 90.2 gCO2e/kWh
2002 Estimate 101.6 gCO2e/kWh
2003 Estimate 91.6 gCO2e/kWh
2004 Estimate 95.2 gCO2e/kWh
2005 Estimate 98 gCO2e/kWh
2006 Estimate 95.5 gCO2e/kWh
2007 Estimate 88.6 gCO2e/kWh
2008 Estimate 76.5 gCO2e/kWh
2009 Estimate 77.8 gCO2e/kWh
2010 Estimate 67.7 gCO2e/kWh
2011 Estimate 66 gCO2e/kWh
2012 Estimate 68.3 gCO2e/kWh
2013 Estimate 68.3 gCO2e/kWh
2014 Estimate 64.5 gCO2e/kWh
2015 Estimate 69.1 gCO2e/kWh
2016 Estimate 69.8 gCO2e/kWh
2017 Estimate 26.2 gCO2e/kWh
2018 Estimate 143.7 gCO2e/kWh
2019 Estimate 55.6 gCO2e/kWh
2020 Estimate 34.3 gCO2e/kWh
2021 Estimate 54.6 gCO2e/kWh
2022 Estimate 54.6 gCO2e/kWh
2023 Estimate 54.6 gCO2e/kWh
2024 Estimate 54.6 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 54.6 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2023 54.6 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2022 54.6 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2021 54.6 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2020 34.3 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2019 55.6 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2018 143.7 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2017 26.2 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2016 69.8 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2015 69.1 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2014 64.5 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2013 68.3 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2012 68.3 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2011 66 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2010 67.7 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2009 77.8 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2008 76.5 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2007 88.6 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2006 95.5 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2005 98 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2004 95.2 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2003 91.6 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2002 101.6 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2001 90.2 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2000 99.2 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember

How Malawi ranks

Frequently asked questions

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

Malawi: 54.6 gCO2e/kWh carbon intensity of electricity generation in 2024, +0.0% on 2023.

How does Malawi rank?

#178 of 191 for carbon intensity of electricity (2024, 54.6 gCO2e/kWh).

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

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

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

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