Lifecycle carbon intensity of electricity in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Lifecycle carbon intensity of electricity was 0 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Lifecycle carbon intensity of electricity in Central African Republic, 2000–2023
Source: Ember (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour.
Analysis
The most recent figure for lifecycle carbon intensity of electricity in Central African Republic is 0 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 24 years on record.
Over the whole period, lifecycle carbon intensity of electricity in Central African Republic peaked at 181.82 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour in 2001 and was at its lowest, 0 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour, in 2013.
That places Central African Republic 213th out of 213 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Lifecycle carbon intensity of electricity in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 100 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | — |
| 2001 | 181.82 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | +81.8% |
| 2002 | 181.82 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 181.82 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 133.33 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | -26.7% |
| 2005 | 125 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | -6.2% |
| 2006 | 117.65 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | -5.9% |
| 2007 | 62.5 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | -46.9% |
| 2008 | 62.5 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 62.5 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 125 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | +100.0% |
| 2011 | 111.11 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | -11.1% |
| 2012 | 111.11 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 0 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | -100.0% |
| 2014 | 0 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | — |
| 2015 | 0 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | — |
| 2016 | 0 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | — |
| 2017 | 0 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | — |
| 2018 | 0 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | — |
| 2019 | 0 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | — |
| 2020 | 0 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | — |
| 2021 | 0 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | — |
| 2022 | 0 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | — |
| 2023 | 0 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | — |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 0 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour is below the median for low income countries, which is 353.98 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour. (25 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 0 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 443.9 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Lifecycle carbon intensity of electricity in Central African Republic changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +100.0% | 62.5 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | 125 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour |
| 2013 | -100.0% | 111.11 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | 0 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour |
| 2001 | +81.8% | 100 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | 181.82 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 120.89 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | 62.5 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | 181.82 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | 10 |
| 2010s | 34.72 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | 0 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | 125 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | 0 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | 0 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | 4 |
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More climate change data for Central African Republic
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 1.19 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 13,396 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 4,441 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 8,956 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 16.76 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 319.84 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 167.09 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 51.6 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 115.5 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.1947 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is lifecycle carbon intensity of electricity in Central African Republic?
- Lifecycle carbon intensity of electricity in Central African Republic was 0 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour in 2023, according to Ember (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest lifecycle carbon intensity of electricity recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 181.82 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour in 2001.
- What is the lowest lifecycle carbon intensity of electricity recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour in 2013.
- How does Central African Republic rank for lifecycle carbon intensity of electricity?
- Central African Republic ranks 213th out of 213 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Ember (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Lifecycle carbon intensity of electricity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Greenhouse gases emitted per unit of generated electricity, measured in grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour.