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Carbon intensity of electricity in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: 692 gCO2e/kWh (carbon intensity of electricity generation, 2024), −0.8% on 2023. It ranks #15 of 191 countries for carbon intensity of electricity (2024).

  • 692 gCO2e/kWh Latest · 2024
  • −0.8% vs 2023
  • #15of 191 countries · 2024
  • 25Records · 1 measures

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Carbon intensity of electricity generation in Saudi Arabia

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Carbon intensity of electricity generation

Saudi Arabia, 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 690.3 gCO2e/kWh to 702.9 gCO2e/kWh. Latest value 692 gCO2e/kWh (2024). gCO2e/kWh 0 200 400 600 800 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 692
Carbon intensity of electricity generationCarbon intensity of electricity generation. 25 observations from 2000 to 2024, ranging from 690.3 gCO2e/kWh to 702.9 gCO2e/kWh. Latest value 692 gCO2e/kWh (2024). gCO2e/kWh 0 200 400 600 800 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 692
Carbon intensity of electricity generationCarbon intensity of electricity generation. 25 observations from 2000 to 2024, ranging from 690.3 gCO2e/kWh to 702.9 gCO2e/kWh. Latest value 692 gCO2e/kWh (2024). gCO2e/kWh 0 200 400 600 800 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 692
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Carbon intensity of electricity generation
Period Type Value
2000 Estimate 692.3 gCO2e/kWh
2001 Estimate 697.2 gCO2e/kWh
2002 Estimate 699.7 gCO2e/kWh
2003 Estimate 698.9 gCO2e/kWh
2004 Estimate 700.5 gCO2e/kWh
2005 Estimate 700.1 gCO2e/kWh
2006 Estimate 697.8 gCO2e/kWh
2007 Estimate 695.5 gCO2e/kWh
2008 Estimate 694.8 gCO2e/kWh
2009 Estimate 690.3 gCO2e/kWh
2010 Estimate 691.4 gCO2e/kWh
2011 Estimate 691.3 gCO2e/kWh
2012 Estimate 692.8 gCO2e/kWh
2013 Estimate 693.1 gCO2e/kWh
2014 Estimate 692.6 gCO2e/kWh
2015 Estimate 693.1 gCO2e/kWh
2016 Estimate 697.2 gCO2e/kWh
2017 Estimate 700 gCO2e/kWh
2018 Estimate 702.9 gCO2e/kWh
2019 Estimate 701.7 gCO2e/kWh
2020 Estimate 701.9 gCO2e/kWh
2021 Estimate 702.4 gCO2e/kWh
2022 Estimate 700 gCO2e/kWh
2023 Estimate 697.3 gCO2e/kWh
2024 Estimate 692 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 692 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2023 697.3 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2022 700 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2021 702.4 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2020 701.9 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2019 701.7 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2018 702.9 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2017 700 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2016 697.2 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2015 693.1 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2014 692.6 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2013 693.1 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2012 692.8 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2011 691.3 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2010 691.4 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2009 690.3 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2008 694.8 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2007 695.5 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2006 697.8 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2005 700.1 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2004 700.5 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2003 698.9 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2002 699.7 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2001 697.2 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2000 692.3 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember

How Saudi Arabia ranks

Frequently asked questions

What is the latest carbon intensity of electricity figure for Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia: 692 gCO2e/kWh carbon intensity of electricity generation in 2024, −0.8% on 2023.

How does Saudi Arabia rank?

#15 of 191 for carbon intensity of electricity (2024, 692 gCO2e/kWh).

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

"Carbon intensity of electricity in Saudi Arabia." StatOrigin, 2026, https://statorigin.org/statistics/carbon-intensity-of-electricity/saudi-arabia. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

StatOrigin. "Carbon intensity of electricity in Saudi Arabia." Data set, 2026. Accessed October 28, 2026. https://statorigin.org/statistics/carbon-intensity-of-electricity/saudi-arabia.

@misc{statorigin_carbon_intensity_of_electricity_saudi_arabia_2026, title = {Carbon intensity of electricity in Saudi Arabia}, author = {{StatOrigin}}, year = {2026}, url = {https://statorigin.org/statistics/carbon-intensity-of-electricity/saudi-arabia}, note = {Data set. Accessed 2026-10-28} }