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Carbon intensity of electricity in Uganda

Uganda: 58.5 gCO2e/kWh (carbon intensity of electricity generation, 2024), −0.7% on 2023. It ranks #177 of 191 countries for carbon intensity of electricity (2024).

  • 58.5 gCO2e/kWh Latest · 2024
  • −0.7% vs 2023
  • #177of 191 countries · 2024
  • 25Records · 1 measures

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Carbon intensity of electricity generation in Uganda

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Carbon intensity of electricity generation

Uganda, 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 25.8 gCO2e/kWh to 292 gCO2e/kWh. Latest value 58.5 gCO2e/kWh (2024). gCO2e/kWh 0 100 200 300 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 58.5
Carbon intensity of electricity generationCarbon intensity of electricity generation. 25 observations from 2000 to 2024, ranging from 25.8 gCO2e/kWh to 292 gCO2e/kWh. Latest value 58.5 gCO2e/kWh (2024). gCO2e/kWh 0 100 200 300 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 58.5
Carbon intensity of electricity generationCarbon intensity of electricity generation. 25 observations from 2000 to 2024, ranging from 25.8 gCO2e/kWh to 292 gCO2e/kWh. Latest value 58.5 gCO2e/kWh (2024). gCO2e/kWh 0 100 200 300 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 58.5
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Carbon intensity of electricity generation
Period Type Value
2000 Estimate 37.7 gCO2e/kWh
2001 Estimate 37.7 gCO2e/kWh
2002 Estimate 34.9 gCO2e/kWh
2003 Estimate 33.3 gCO2e/kWh
2004 Estimate 25.8 gCO2e/kWh
2005 Estimate 51 gCO2e/kWh
2006 Estimate 181.3 gCO2e/kWh
2007 Estimate 200 gCO2e/kWh
2008 Estimate 193.1 gCO2e/kWh
2009 Estimate 264.5 gCO2e/kWh
2010 Estimate 292 gCO2e/kWh
2011 Estimate 278.2 gCO2e/kWh
2012 Estimate 96.5 gCO2e/kWh
2013 Estimate 35.8 gCO2e/kWh
2014 Estimate 55.7 gCO2e/kWh
2015 Estimate 56.3 gCO2e/kWh
2016 Estimate 55.7 gCO2e/kWh
2017 Estimate 47.6 gCO2e/kWh
2018 Estimate 81.4 gCO2e/kWh
2019 Estimate 56.8 gCO2e/kWh
2020 Estimate 54.4 gCO2e/kWh
2021 Estimate 55 gCO2e/kWh
2022 Estimate 57.4 gCO2e/kWh
2023 Estimate 58.9 gCO2e/kWh
2024 Estimate 58.5 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 58.5 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2023 58.9 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2022 57.4 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2021 55 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2020 54.4 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2019 56.8 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2018 81.4 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2017 47.6 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2016 55.7 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2015 56.3 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2014 55.7 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2013 35.8 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2012 96.5 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2011 278.2 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2010 292 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2009 264.5 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2008 193.1 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2007 200 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2006 181.3 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2005 51 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2004 25.8 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2003 33.3 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2002 34.9 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2001 37.7 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2000 37.7 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember

How Uganda ranks

Frequently asked questions

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

Uganda: 58.5 gCO2e/kWh carbon intensity of electricity generation in 2024, −0.7% on 2023.

How does Uganda rank?

#177 of 191 for carbon intensity of electricity (2024, 58.5 gCO2e/kWh).

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

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

StatOrigin. "Carbon intensity of electricity in Uganda." Data set, 2026. Accessed October 28, 2026. https://statorigin.org/statistics/carbon-intensity-of-electricity/uganda.

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