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Power sector CO2 emissions in Kenya

Kenya: 21.2 million tonnes (fossil CO2 emissions, 2024), +0.2% on 2023.

  • 21.2 million tonnes Latest · 2024
  • +0.2% vs 2023
  • 35Records · 1 measures

Annual · 1 publisher · Next period 2025

Fossil CO2 emissions in Kenya

Fig 1 · D35 · Kenya Annual

Fossil CO2 emissions

Kenya, 1990 to 2024

35 observations · 1990 to 2024

Estimates are listed as such in the table below

Fossil CO2 emissionsFossil CO2 emissions. 35 observations from 1990 to 2024, ranging from 4.8 million tonnes to 21.2 million tonnes. Latest value 21.2 million tonnes (2024). million tonnes 0 5 10 15 20 25 1990 1996 2002 2008 2014 2020 21.2
Fossil CO2 emissionsFossil CO2 emissions. 35 observations from 1990 to 2024, ranging from 4.8 million tonnes to 21.2 million tonnes. Latest value 21.2 million tonnes (2024). million tonnes 0 10 20 30 1990 1996 2002 2008 2014 2020 21.2
Fossil CO2 emissionsFossil CO2 emissions. 35 observations from 1990 to 2024, ranging from 4.8 million tonnes to 21.2 million tonnes. Latest value 21.2 million tonnes (2024). million tonnes 0 10 20 30 1990 1996 2002 2008 2014 2020 21.2
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Fossil CO2 emissions
Period Type Value
1990 Estimate 5.79 million tonnes
1991 Estimate 4.8 million tonnes
1992 Estimate 5.5 million tonnes
1993 Estimate 6.31 million tonnes
1994 Estimate 6.52 million tonnes
1995 Estimate 7.52 million tonnes
1996 Estimate 9.28 million tonnes
1997 Estimate 8.23 million tonnes
1998 Estimate 10 million tonnes
1999 Estimate 10 million tonnes
2000 Estimate 10.4 million tonnes
2001 Estimate 9.22 million tonnes
2002 Estimate 7.82 million tonnes
2003 Estimate 6.72 million tonnes
2004 Estimate 7.62 million tonnes
2005 Estimate 8.45 million tonnes
2006 Estimate 9.57 million tonnes
2007 Estimate 9.73 million tonnes
2008 Estimate 10.1 million tonnes
2009 Estimate 12.2 million tonnes
2010 Estimate 11.9 million tonnes
2011 Estimate 12.2 million tonnes
2012 Estimate 11.2 million tonnes
2013 Estimate 12.2 million tonnes
2014 Estimate 13.2 million tonnes
2015 Estimate 15.2 million tonnes
2016 Estimate 16.3 million tonnes
2017 Estimate 16.2 million tonnes
2018 Estimate 17 million tonnes
2019 Estimate 18.2 million tonnes
2020 Estimate 20 million tonnes
2021 Estimate 20.6 million tonnes
2022 Estimate 20.5 million tonnes
2023 Estimate 21.2 million tonnes
2024 Estimate 21.2 million tonnes
Source: GCP · million tonnes · CC BY 4.0 · statorigin.org

Every record

35 records across 1 measure, newest first within each. Each period opens its record and quote.

Measure Period Value Source
Fossil CO2 emissions 2024 21.2 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2023 21.2 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2022 20.5 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2021 20.6 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2020 20 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2019 18.2 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2018 17 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2017 16.2 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2016 16.3 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2015 15.2 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2014 13.2 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2013 12.2 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2012 11.2 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2011 12.2 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2010 11.9 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2009 12.2 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2008 10.1 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2007 9.73 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2006 9.57 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2005 8.45 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2004 7.62 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2003 6.72 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2002 7.82 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2001 9.22 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2000 10.4 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1999 10 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1998 10 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1997 8.23 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1996 9.28 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1995 7.52 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1994 6.52 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1993 6.31 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1992 5.5 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1991 4.8 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1990 5.79 million tonnes GCP

Frequently asked questions

What is the latest power sector CO2 emissions figure for Kenya?

Kenya: 21.2 million tonnes fossil CO2 emissions in 2024, +0.2% on 2023.

Where does the Kenya data come from?

35 records from 1 document by GCP. Each figure links to its record and the sentence it was read from.

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StatOrigin. (2026). Power sector CO2 emissions in Kenya [Data set]. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://statorigin.org/statistics/power-sector-co2-emissions/kenya

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