Central African Republic vs Iceland: Share of electricity generation from low-carbon sources
Central African Republic
100.0%
in 2023
Iceland
100.0%
in 2024
Central African Republic rank
1st
Iceland rank
1st
Share of electricity generation from low-carbon sources over time
- Central African Republic
- Iceland
How they compare
Central African Republic currently reports 100.0% against 100.0% in Iceland, a difference of 0.0%.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Iceland has been ahead every year.
Central African Republic ranks 1st and Iceland ranks 1st of 210 countries.
Iceland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central African Republic | Iceland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 80.4% | 100.0% | 19.5% | Iceland |
| 2010s | 94.8% | 100.0% | 5.2% | Iceland |
| 2020s | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of electricity generation from low-carbon sources, Central African Republic or Iceland?
- Central African Republic, at 100.0% against 100.0% in Iceland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in share of electricity generation from low-carbon sources between Central African Republic and Iceland?
- 0.0%, with Central African Republic ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and Iceland?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Central African Republic and Iceland rank globally for share of electricity generation from low-carbon sources?
- Central African Republic ranks 1st and Iceland ranks 1st of 210 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as Share of electricity generation from low-carbon sources. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Measured as a percentage of total electricity produced in the country or region. Low-carbon sources correspond to renewables and nuclear power, that produce significantly less greenhouse-gas emissions than fossil fuels. Renewables include solar, wind, hydropower, bioenergy, geothermal, wave, and tidal.