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Carbon intensity of electricity in United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates: 467.5 gCO2e/kWh (carbon intensity of electricity generation, 2024), −3.4% on 2023. It ranks #98 of 191 countries for carbon intensity of electricity (2024).

  • 467.5 gCO2e/kWh Latest · 2024
  • −3.4% vs 2023
  • #98of 191 countries · 2024
  • 25Records · 1 measures

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Carbon intensity of electricity generation in United Arab Emirates

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Carbon intensity of electricity generation

United Arab Emirates, 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 467.5 gCO2e/kWh to 676.8 gCO2e/kWh. Latest value 467.5 gCO2e/kWh (2024). gCO2e/kWh 0 200 400 600 800 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 468
Carbon intensity of electricity generationCarbon intensity of electricity generation. 25 observations from 2000 to 2024, ranging from 467.5 gCO2e/kWh to 676.8 gCO2e/kWh. Latest value 467.5 gCO2e/kWh (2024). gCO2e/kWh 0 200 400 600 800 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 468
Carbon intensity of electricity generationCarbon intensity of electricity generation. 25 observations from 2000 to 2024, ranging from 467.5 gCO2e/kWh to 676.8 gCO2e/kWh. Latest value 467.5 gCO2e/kWh (2024). gCO2e/kWh 0 200 400 600 800 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 468
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Carbon intensity of electricity generation
Period Type Value
2000 Estimate 676.8 gCO2e/kWh
2001 Estimate 676.6 gCO2e/kWh
2002 Estimate 676.8 gCO2e/kWh
2003 Estimate 676.6 gCO2e/kWh
2004 Estimate 676.8 gCO2e/kWh
2005 Estimate 676.8 gCO2e/kWh
2006 Estimate 676.8 gCO2e/kWh
2007 Estimate 676.7 gCO2e/kWh
2008 Estimate 676.7 gCO2e/kWh
2009 Estimate 676.7 gCO2e/kWh
2010 Estimate 676.6 gCO2e/kWh
2011 Estimate 676.6 gCO2e/kWh
2012 Estimate 676.6 gCO2e/kWh
2013 Estimate 676.1 gCO2e/kWh
2014 Estimate 675 gCO2e/kWh
2015 Estimate 675.2 gCO2e/kWh
2016 Estimate 675.3 gCO2e/kWh
2017 Estimate 673.3 gCO2e/kWh
2018 Estimate 671.2 gCO2e/kWh
2019 Estimate 660.1 gCO2e/kWh
2020 Estimate 645.7 gCO2e/kWh
2021 Estimate 605.3 gCO2e/kWh
2022 Estimate 558.5 gCO2e/kWh
2023 Estimate 483.8 gCO2e/kWh
2024 Estimate 467.5 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 467.5 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2023 483.8 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2022 558.5 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2021 605.3 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2020 645.7 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2019 660.1 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2018 671.2 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2017 673.3 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2016 675.3 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2015 675.2 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2014 675 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2013 676.1 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2012 676.6 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2011 676.6 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2010 676.6 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2009 676.7 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2008 676.7 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2007 676.7 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2006 676.8 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2005 676.8 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2004 676.8 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2003 676.6 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2002 676.8 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2001 676.6 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2000 676.8 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember

How United Arab Emirates ranks

Frequently asked questions

What is the latest carbon intensity of electricity figure for United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates: 467.5 gCO2e/kWh carbon intensity of electricity generation in 2024, −3.4% on 2023.

How does United Arab Emirates rank?

#98 of 191 for carbon intensity of electricity (2024, 467.5 gCO2e/kWh).

Where does the United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates [Data set]. Retrieved October 28, 2026, from https://statorigin.org/statistics/carbon-intensity-of-electricity/united-arab-emirates

"Carbon intensity of electricity in United Arab Emirates." StatOrigin, 2026, https://statorigin.org/statistics/carbon-intensity-of-electricity/united-arab-emirates. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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