Carbon intensity of energy in Austria
Austria: Carbon intensity of energy was 181.9 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
181.9 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour
Change on year
down 2.1%
World rank
149th
of 204 countries
All-time high
246.17 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour
in 1973
All-time low
181.9 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour
in 2024
Years of data
60
1965–2024
Carbon intensity of energy in Austria, 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
The most recent figure for carbon intensity of energy in Austria is 181.9 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 60 years on record.
That represents a change of down 2.1% on the previous year and down 10.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, carbon intensity of energy in Austria peaked at 246.17 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour in 1973 and was at its lowest, 181.9 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour, in 2024.
Austria ranks 149th of 204 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 60 years of available data.
Carbon intensity of energy in Austria, year by year
| Year | grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 241.64 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | — |
| 1966 | 238.71 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -1.2% |
| 1967 | 241.09 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +1.0% |
| 1968 | 236.94 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -1.7% |
| 1969 | 236.12 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.3% |
| 1970 | 238.47 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +1.0% |
| 1971 | 236.65 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.8% |
| 1972 | 246.06 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +4.0% |
| 1973 | 246.17 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 240.35 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -2.4% |
| 1975 | 231.3 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -3.8% |
| 1976 | 232.32 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.4% |
| 1977 | 230.68 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.7% |
| 1978 | 224.17 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -2.8% |
| 1979 | 229.56 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +2.4% |
| 1980 | 197.25 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -14.1% |
| 1981 | 222.42 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +12.8% |
| 1982 | 222.53 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 214.87 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -3.4% |
| 1984 | 221.49 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +3.1% |
| 1985 | 212.99 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -3.8% |
| 1986 | 210.23 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -1.3% |
| 1987 | 216.94 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +3.2% |
| 1988 | 203.8 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -6.1% |
| 1989 | 204.92 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.5% |
| 1990 | 228.66 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +11.6% |
| 1991 | 228.7 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 218.15 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -4.6% |
| 1993 | 216.52 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.7% |
| 1994 | 218.67 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +1.0% |
| 1995 | 217.3 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.6% |
| 1996 | 218.53 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.6% |
| 1997 | 217.4 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.5% |
| 1998 | 211.74 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -2.6% |
| 1999 | 209.94 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.9% |
| 2000 | 211.57 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.8% |
| 2001 | 214.27 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +1.3% |
| 2002 | 218.8 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +2.1% |
| 2003 | 225.29 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +3.0% |
| 2004 | 221.29 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -1.8% |
| 2005 | 220.12 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.5% |
| 2006 | 215.55 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -2.1% |
| 2007 | 212.95 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -1.2% |
| 2008 | 209.41 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -1.7% |
| 2009 | 202.6 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -3.3% |
| 2010 | 206.36 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +1.9% |
| 2011 | 211.02 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +2.3% |
| 2012 | 202.35 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -4.1% |
| 2013 | 204.66 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 202.94 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 205.48 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 202.94 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 204.63 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 199.69 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -2.4% |
| 2019 | 196.71 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 196.91 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 200.85 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +2.0% |
| 2022 | 199.74 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 185.74 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -7.0% |
| 2024 | 181.9 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -2.1% |
Austria compared with similar countries
- Austria's 181.9 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour is below the median for high income countries, which is 184.8 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour, 98% of the median. (69 countries reporting)
- Austria's 181.9 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 189.51 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour, 96% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 238.9 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 236.12 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 241.64 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 5 |
| 1970s | 235.57 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 224.17 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 246.17 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 10 |
| 1980s | 212.74 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 197.25 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 222.53 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 10 |
| 1990s | 218.56 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 209.94 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 228.7 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 10 |
| 2000s | 215.19 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 202.6 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 225.29 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 10 |
| 2010s | 203.68 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 196.71 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 211.02 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 10 |
| 2020s | 193.03 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 181.9 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 200.85 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 5 |
Countries ranked near Austria
- 146 Saint Pierre and Miquelon 183.32 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour compare
- 147 Namibia 182.96 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour compare
- 148 Oman 182.71 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour compare
- 150 Israel 179.91 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour compare
- 151 Slovenia 179.79 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour compare
- 152 Colombia 179.54 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour compare
More climate change data for Austria
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 100.61 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 6,277 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,277 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 5,000 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 4.82 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 178.59 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 868.87 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 847.05 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 21.83 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 3.2 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is carbon intensity of energy in Austria?
- Carbon intensity of energy in Austria was 181.9 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 of energy recorded in Austria?
- The highest recorded value was 246.17 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour in 1973.
- What is the lowest carbon intensity of energy recorded in Austria?
- The lowest recorded value was 181.9 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour in 2024.
- How does Austria rank for carbon intensity of energy?
- Austria ranks 149th out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
- Is carbon intensity of energy rising or falling in Austria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Austria 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 of energy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Fossil carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions per unit of total energy supply, measured in grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour.