What is carbon intensity vs. gdp per capita in Qatar?

Carbon intensity vs. gdp per capita in Qatar was 199.05 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest carbon intensity vs. gdp per capita recorded in Qatar?

The highest recorded value was 4,456 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour in 1965.

What is the lowest carbon intensity vs. gdp per capita recorded in Qatar?

The lowest recorded value was 144.96 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour in 1990.

How does Qatar rank for carbon intensity vs. gdp per capita?

Qatar ranks 119th out of 204 countries with data for 2024.

Is carbon intensity vs. gdp per capita rising or falling in Qatar?

Over the last ten years it is up 12.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Qatar data come from?

The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Carbon intensity vs. GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Carbon intensity vs. GDP per capita in Qatar

Name: Carbon intensity vs. GDP per capita in Qatar
Creator: Global Carbon Budget (2025) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Qatar: Carbon intensity vs. GDP per capita was 199.05 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

199.05 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour

Change on year

up 1.6%

World rank

119th

of 204 countries

All-time high

4,456 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour

in 1965

All-time low

144.96 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour

in 1990

Years of data

1965–2024

Carbon intensity vs. GDP per capita in Qatar, 1965–2024

Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour.

Analysis

In 2024, carbon intensity vs. gdp per capita in Qatar stood at 199.05 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.6% on the previous year and up 12.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, carbon intensity vs. gdp per capita in Qatar peaked at 4,456 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour in 1965 and was at its lowest, 144.96 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour, in 1990.

Qatar ranks 119th of 204 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	2,792 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour	708.25 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour	4,456 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour	5
1970s	609.51 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour	284.84 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour	848.39 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour	10
1980s	194.39 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour	162.01 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour	251.61 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour	10
1990s	228.88 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour	144.96 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour	335.47 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour	10
2000s	256.83 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour	212.71 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour	354.2 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour	10
2010s	185.58 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour	155.81 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour	219.59 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour	10
2020s	195.11 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour	191.14 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour	199.05 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour	5

Countries ranked near Qatar

116 Kiribati 201.5 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour compare
117 Tajikistan 201.11 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour compare
118 Montenegro 200.95 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour compare
120 Guatemala 198.9 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour compare
121 Uganda 198.8 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour compare
122 Turks and Caicos Islands 198.61 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour compare

See the full ranking of 204 places →

More climate change data for Qatar

Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.1% (2100)
Population growth 3.9% (2025)
Population, total 2.97 million (2025)
Urban population growth 4.0% (2025)
Urban population 2.95 million (2025)
Urban population 99.4% (2025)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 41.27 tonnes per person (2024)
Cumulative CO₂ emissions 2.59 billion tonnes (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita 41.27 tonnes per person (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 41.27 tonnes per person (2024)

All data for Qatar →

Frequently asked questions

What is carbon intensity vs. gdp per capita in Qatar?: Carbon intensity vs. gdp per capita in Qatar was 199.05 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest carbon intensity vs. gdp per capita recorded in Qatar?: The highest recorded value was 4,456 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour in 1965.
What is the lowest carbon intensity vs. gdp per capita recorded in Qatar?: The lowest recorded value was 144.96 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour in 1990.
How does Qatar rank for carbon intensity vs. gdp per capita?: Qatar ranks 119th out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
Is carbon intensity vs. gdp per capita rising or falling in Qatar?: Over the last ten years it is up 12.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Qatar data come from?: The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Carbon intensity vs. GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Carbon intensity vs. GDP per capita
Unit: grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 204 places, 9,804 data points, 1965–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Fossil carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions per unit of total energy supply, measured in grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour.