Carbon intensity of energy in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Carbon intensity of energy was 166.84 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
166.84 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour
Change on year
down 6.9%
World rank
161st
of 204 countries
All-time high
398.83 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour
in 1965
All-time low
166.84 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour
in 2024
Years of data
60
1965–2024
Carbon intensity of energy in Bulgaria, 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 Bulgaria is 166.84 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 6.9% on the previous year and down 23.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, carbon intensity of energy in Bulgaria peaked at 398.83 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour in 1965 and was at its lowest, 166.84 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour, in 2024.
Bulgaria ranks 161st of 204 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 60 years of available data.
Carbon intensity of energy in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 398.83 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | — |
| 1966 | 390.88 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -2.0% |
| 1967 | 379.05 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -3.0% |
| 1968 | 361.74 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -4.6% |
| 1969 | 363.39 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.5% |
| 1970 | 298.2 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -17.9% |
| 1971 | 300.45 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.8% |
| 1972 | 300.06 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.1% |
| 1973 | 301.33 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.4% |
| 1974 | 301.25 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.0% |
| 1975 | 279.4 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -7.3% |
| 1976 | 264.2 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -5.4% |
| 1977 | 261.05 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -1.2% |
| 1978 | 268.84 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +3.0% |
| 1979 | 252.21 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -6.2% |
| 1980 | 234.16 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -7.2% |
| 1981 | 245.89 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +5.0% |
| 1982 | 268.01 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +9.0% |
| 1983 | 267.05 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.4% |
| 1984 | 259.43 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -2.9% |
| 1985 | 266.31 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +2.7% |
| 1986 | 267.05 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.3% |
| 1987 | 265.55 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.6% |
| 1988 | 246.66 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -7.1% |
| 1989 | 247.88 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.5% |
| 1990 | 236.5 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -4.6% |
| 1991 | 235.98 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.2% |
| 1992 | 233.54 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -1.0% |
| 1993 | 222.18 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -4.9% |
| 1994 | 222.01 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.1% |
| 1995 | 213.14 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -4.0% |
| 1996 | 216.73 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +1.7% |
| 1997 | 218.65 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.9% |
| 1998 | 217.22 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.7% |
| 1999 | 215.72 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.7% |
| 2000 | 210.91 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -2.2% |
| 2001 | 217.38 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +3.1% |
| 2002 | 211.25 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -2.8% |
| 2003 | 225.47 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +6.7% |
| 2004 | 228.85 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +1.5% |
| 2005 | 216.85 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -5.2% |
| 2006 | 217.13 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.1% |
| 2007 | 239.93 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +10.5% |
| 2008 | 234.68 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -2.2% |
| 2009 | 227.76 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -2.9% |
| 2010 | 231.12 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 237.03 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +2.6% |
| 2012 | 229.12 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -3.3% |
| 2013 | 221.51 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -3.3% |
| 2014 | 219.2 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -1.0% |
| 2015 | 221.65 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 216.84 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -2.2% |
| 2017 | 219.67 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 203.63 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -7.3% |
| 2019 | 200.66 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 188.31 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -6.2% |
| 2021 | 194.74 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +3.4% |
| 2022 | 207.81 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +6.7% |
| 2023 | 179.24 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -13.7% |
| 2024 | 166.84 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -6.9% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 166.84 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour is below the median for high income countries, which is 184.8 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour, 90% of the median. (69 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 166.84 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 189.51 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour, 88% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 378.78 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 361.74 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 398.83 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 5 |
| 1970s | 282.7 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 252.21 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 301.33 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 10 |
| 1980s | 256.8 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 234.16 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 268.01 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 10 |
| 1990s | 223.17 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 213.14 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 236.5 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 10 |
| 2000s | 223.02 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 210.91 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 239.93 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 10 |
| 2010s | 220.04 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 200.66 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 237.03 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 10 |
| 2020s | 187.39 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 166.84 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 207.81 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
- 158 Albania 173.66 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour compare
- 159 Democratic Republic of Congo 172.92 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour compare
- 160 Samoa 168.83 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour compare
- 162 Portugal 165.7 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour compare
- 163 Tonga 165.46 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour compare
- 164 Georgia 164.64 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour compare
More climate change data for Bulgaria
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 176.16 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 2,923 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 704.34 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,219 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 2.66 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 79.24 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,439 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,346 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 92.96 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 5.08 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is carbon intensity of energy in Bulgaria?
- Carbon intensity of energy in Bulgaria was 166.84 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 Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 398.83 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour in 1965.
- What is the lowest carbon intensity of energy recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 166.84 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour in 2024.
- How does Bulgaria rank for carbon intensity of energy?
- Bulgaria ranks 161st out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
- Is carbon intensity of energy rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Bulgaria 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.