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Carbon intensity of electricity in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe: 384 gCO2e/kWh (carbon intensity of electricity generation, 2024), −2.1% on 2023. It ranks #111 of 191 countries for carbon intensity of electricity (2024).

  • 384 gCO2e/kWh Latest · 2024
  • −2.1% vs 2023
  • #111of 191 countries · 2024
  • 25Records · 1 measures

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Carbon intensity of electricity generation in Zimbabwe

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Carbon intensity of electricity generation

Zimbabwe, 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 226.3 gCO2e/kWh to 544.3 gCO2e/kWh. Latest value 384 gCO2e/kWh (2024). gCO2e/kWh 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 384
Carbon intensity of electricity generationCarbon intensity of electricity generation. 25 observations from 2000 to 2024, ranging from 226.3 gCO2e/kWh to 544.3 gCO2e/kWh. Latest value 384 gCO2e/kWh (2024). gCO2e/kWh 0 200 400 600 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 384
Carbon intensity of electricity generationCarbon intensity of electricity generation. 25 observations from 2000 to 2024, ranging from 226.3 gCO2e/kWh to 544.3 gCO2e/kWh. Latest value 384 gCO2e/kWh (2024). gCO2e/kWh 0 200 400 600 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 384
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Carbon intensity of electricity generation
Period Type Value
2000 Estimate 476.4 gCO2e/kWh
2001 Estimate 544.3 gCO2e/kWh
2002 Estimate 487.2 gCO2e/kWh
2003 Estimate 351.5 gCO2e/kWh
2004 Estimate 384.8 gCO2e/kWh
2005 Estimate 419.9 gCO2e/kWh
2006 Estimate 294.5 gCO2e/kWh
2007 Estimate 261.8 gCO2e/kWh
2008 Estimate 226.7 gCO2e/kWh
2009 Estimate 226.3 gCO2e/kWh
2010 Estimate 292.8 gCO2e/kWh
2011 Estimate 377.3 gCO2e/kWh
2012 Estimate 357.4 gCO2e/kWh
2013 Estimate 410.9 gCO2e/kWh
2014 Estimate 396.6 gCO2e/kWh
2015 Estimate 420.2 gCO2e/kWh
2016 Estimate 488.1 gCO2e/kWh
2017 Estimate 404 gCO2e/kWh
2018 Estimate 395.6 gCO2e/kWh
2019 Estimate 429.3 gCO2e/kWh
2020 Estimate 371.1 gCO2e/kWh
2021 Estimate 269.6 gCO2e/kWh
2022 Estimate 297.5 gCO2e/kWh
2023 Estimate 392.4 gCO2e/kWh
2024 Estimate 384 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 384 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2023 392.4 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2022 297.5 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2021 269.6 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2020 371.1 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2019 429.3 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2018 395.6 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2017 404 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2016 488.1 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2015 420.2 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2014 396.6 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2013 410.9 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2012 357.4 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2011 377.3 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2010 292.8 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2009 226.3 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2008 226.7 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2007 261.8 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2006 294.5 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2005 419.9 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2004 384.8 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2003 351.5 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2002 487.2 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2001 544.3 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2000 476.4 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember

How Zimbabwe ranks

Frequently asked questions

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

Zimbabwe: 384 gCO2e/kWh carbon intensity of electricity generation in 2024, −2.1% on 2023.

How does Zimbabwe rank?

#111 of 191 for carbon intensity of electricity (2024, 384 gCO2e/kWh).

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

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

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

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