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Carbon intensity of electricity in Rwanda

Rwanda: 354 gCO2e/kWh (carbon intensity of electricity generation, 2024), −0.2% on 2023. It ranks #115 of 191 countries for carbon intensity of electricity (2024).

  • 354 gCO2e/kWh Latest · 2024
  • −0.2% vs 2023
  • #115of 191 countries · 2024
  • 25Records · 1 measures

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Carbon intensity of electricity generation in Rwanda

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Carbon intensity of electricity generation

Rwanda, 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 222.2 gCO2e/kWh to 428.6 gCO2e/kWh. Latest value 354 gCO2e/kWh (2024). gCO2e/kWh 0 100 200 300 400 500 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 354
Carbon intensity of electricity generationCarbon intensity of electricity generation. 25 observations from 2000 to 2024, ranging from 222.2 gCO2e/kWh to 428.6 gCO2e/kWh. Latest value 354 gCO2e/kWh (2024). gCO2e/kWh 0 100 200 300 400 500 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 354
Carbon intensity of electricity generationCarbon intensity of electricity generation. 25 observations from 2000 to 2024, ranging from 222.2 gCO2e/kWh to 428.6 gCO2e/kWh. Latest value 354 gCO2e/kWh (2024). gCO2e/kWh 0 100 200 300 400 500 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 354
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Carbon intensity of electricity generation
Period Type Value
2000 Estimate 250 gCO2e/kWh
2001 Estimate 266.7 gCO2e/kWh
2002 Estimate 294.1 gCO2e/kWh
2003 Estimate 222.2 gCO2e/kWh
2004 Estimate 285.7 gCO2e/kWh
2005 Estimate 315.8 gCO2e/kWh
2006 Estimate 333.3 gCO2e/kWh
2007 Estimate 360 gCO2e/kWh
2008 Estimate 310.4 gCO2e/kWh
2009 Estimate 322.6 gCO2e/kWh
2010 Estimate 428.6 gCO2e/kWh
2011 Estimate 400 gCO2e/kWh
2012 Estimate 359 gCO2e/kWh
2013 Estimate 405.4 gCO2e/kWh
2014 Estimate 341.5 gCO2e/kWh
2015 Estimate 294.1 gCO2e/kWh
2016 Estimate 343.8 gCO2e/kWh
2017 Estimate 353.9 gCO2e/kWh
2018 Estimate 390.2 gCO2e/kWh
2019 Estimate 329.4 gCO2e/kWh
2020 Estimate 247.2 gCO2e/kWh
2021 Estimate 280 gCO2e/kWh
2022 Estimate 288.5 gCO2e/kWh
2023 Estimate 354.6 gCO2e/kWh
2024 Estimate 354 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 354 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2023 354.6 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2022 288.5 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2021 280 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2020 247.2 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2019 329.4 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2018 390.2 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2017 353.9 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2016 343.8 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2015 294.1 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2014 341.5 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2013 405.4 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2012 359 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2011 400 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2010 428.6 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2009 322.6 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2008 310.4 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2007 360 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2006 333.3 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2005 315.8 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2004 285.7 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2003 222.2 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2002 294.1 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2001 266.7 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2000 250 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember

How Rwanda ranks

Frequently asked questions

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

Rwanda: 354 gCO2e/kWh carbon intensity of electricity generation in 2024, −0.2% on 2023.

How does Rwanda rank?

#115 of 191 for carbon intensity of electricity (2024, 354 gCO2e/kWh).

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

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

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

@misc{statorigin_carbon_intensity_of_electricity_rwanda_2026, title = {Carbon intensity of electricity in Rwanda}, author = {{StatOrigin}}, year = {2026}, url = {https://statorigin.org/statistics/carbon-intensity-of-electricity/rwanda}, note = {Data set. Accessed 2026-10-22} }