Carbon intensity of energy in Czechia
Czechia: Carbon intensity of energy was 184.8 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
184.8 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour
Change on year
down 5.8%
World rank
144th
of 204 countries
All-time high
299.75 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour
in 1980
All-time low
184.8 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour
in 2024
Years of data
60
1965–2024
Carbon intensity of energy in Czechia, 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 Czechia is 184.8 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 60 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.8% on the previous year and down 14.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, carbon intensity of energy in Czechia peaked at 299.75 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour in 1980 and was at its lowest, 184.8 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour, in 2024.
That places Czechia 144th out of 204 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Czechia, year by year
| Year | grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 263.19 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | — |
| 1966 | 259.67 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -1.3% |
| 1967 | 263.02 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +1.3% |
| 1968 | 263.31 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.1% |
| 1969 | 267.76 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +1.7% |
| 1970 | 295.05 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +10.2% |
| 1971 | 293.86 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.4% |
| 1972 | 294.9 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.4% |
| 1973 | 294.12 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.3% |
| 1974 | 295.1 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.3% |
| 1975 | 296.53 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.5% |
| 1976 | 299.27 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.9% |
| 1977 | 298.82 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.2% |
| 1978 | 297.2 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.5% |
| 1979 | 286.78 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -3.5% |
| 1980 | 299.75 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +4.5% |
| 1981 | 298.39 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.5% |
| 1982 | 298.61 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.1% |
| 1983 | 298.47 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.0% |
| 1984 | 298.09 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.1% |
| 1985 | 293.67 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -1.5% |
| 1986 | 292.25 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.5% |
| 1987 | 282.37 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -3.4% |
| 1988 | 276.12 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -2.2% |
| 1989 | 271.37 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -1.7% |
| 1990 | 296.51 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +9.3% |
| 1991 | 296.06 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.2% |
| 1992 | 292.73 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -1.1% |
| 1993 | 287.52 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -1.8% |
| 1994 | 279.72 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -2.7% |
| 1995 | 271.46 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -3.0% |
| 1996 | 270.03 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.5% |
| 1997 | 271.79 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.7% |
| 1998 | 267.81 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -1.5% |
| 1999 | 259.88 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -3.0% |
| 2000 | 268.18 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +3.2% |
| 2001 | 262.36 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -2.2% |
| 2002 | 254.38 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -3.0% |
| 2003 | 245.78 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -3.4% |
| 2004 | 241.15 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -1.9% |
| 2005 | 240.64 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.2% |
| 2006 | 237.18 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -1.4% |
| 2007 | 242.34 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +2.2% |
| 2008 | 236.25 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -2.5% |
| 2009 | 231.41 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -2.0% |
| 2010 | 225.75 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -2.4% |
| 2011 | 228.85 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 221.76 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -3.1% |
| 2013 | 216.67 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -2.3% |
| 2014 | 215.13 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 221.02 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +2.7% |
| 2016 | 228.38 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +3.3% |
| 2017 | 217.44 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -4.8% |
| 2018 | 214.63 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 208.65 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -2.8% |
| 2020 | 204.22 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -2.1% |
| 2021 | 204.19 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.0% |
| 2022 | 205.2 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 196.08 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -4.4% |
| 2024 | 184.8 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -5.8% |
Czechia compared with similar countries
- Czechia's 184.8 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour is above the median for high income countries, which is 184.8 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour, 1.0× the median. (69 countries reporting)
- Czechia's 184.8 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 189.51 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour, 98% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 263.39 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 259.67 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 267.76 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 5 |
| 1970s | 295.16 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 286.78 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 299.27 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 10 |
| 1980s | 290.91 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 271.37 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 299.75 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 10 |
| 1990s | 279.35 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 259.88 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 296.51 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 10 |
| 2000s | 245.97 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 231.41 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 268.18 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 10 |
| 2010s | 219.83 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 208.65 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 228.85 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 10 |
| 2020s | 198.9 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 184.8 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 205.2 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 5 |
Countries ranked near Czechia
- 141 Aruba 186.91 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour compare
- 142 Thailand 186.34 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour compare
- 143 Denmark 185.63 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour compare
- 145 Guinea 183.94 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour compare
- 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
More climate change data for Czechia
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 222.01 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 4,062 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 892.87 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3,169 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 3.37 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 113.19 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,743 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,712 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 31.31 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 6.46 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is carbon intensity of energy in Czechia?
- Carbon intensity of energy in Czechia was 184.8 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 Czechia?
- The highest recorded value was 299.75 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour in 1980.
- What is the lowest carbon intensity of energy recorded in Czechia?
- The lowest recorded value was 184.8 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour in 2024.
- How does Czechia rank for carbon intensity of energy?
- Czechia ranks 144th out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
- Is carbon intensity of energy rising or falling in Czechia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Czechia 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.