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.
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
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.2% (2100)
- Population growth 3.4% (2025)
- Population, total 5.51 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 4.3% (2025)
- Urban population 2.46 million (2025)
- Urban population 44.6% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 0.074 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 12.34 million tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 0.074 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 0.074 tonnes per person (2024)
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.