Carbon intensity of energy in Qatar
Qatar: Carbon intensity of energy 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
60
1965–2024
Carbon intensity of energy 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 of energy 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 of energy 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.
That places Qatar 119th out of 204 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Carbon intensity of energy in Qatar, year by year
| Year | grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 4,456 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | — |
| 1966 | 4,415 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.9% |
| 1967 | 3,283 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -25.6% |
| 1968 | 1,099 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -66.5% |
| 1969 | 708.25 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -35.5% |
| 1970 | 656.05 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -7.4% |
| 1971 | 796.46 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +21.4% |
| 1972 | 848.39 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +6.5% |
| 1973 | 691.26 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -18.5% |
| 1974 | 666.9 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -3.5% |
| 1975 | 466.93 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -30.0% |
| 1976 | 688.95 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +47.5% |
| 1977 | 472.64 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -31.4% |
| 1978 | 522.72 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +10.6% |
| 1979 | 284.84 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -45.5% |
| 1980 | 245.19 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -13.9% |
| 1981 | 251.61 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +2.6% |
| 1982 | 208 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -17.3% |
| 1983 | 181.96 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -12.5% |
| 1984 | 174.92 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -3.9% |
| 1985 | 187.43 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +7.2% |
| 1986 | 184.28 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -1.7% |
| 1987 | 164.43 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -10.8% |
| 1988 | 162.01 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -1.5% |
| 1989 | 184.06 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +13.6% |
| 1990 | 144.96 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -21.2% |
| 1991 | 191.76 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +32.3% |
| 1992 | 185.84 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -3.1% |
| 1993 | 199.02 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +7.1% |
| 1994 | 206.65 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +3.8% |
| 1995 | 212.43 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +2.8% |
| 1996 | 299.35 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +40.9% |
| 1997 | 335.47 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +12.1% |
| 1998 | 272.65 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -18.7% |
| 1999 | 240.72 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -11.7% |
| 2000 | 299.65 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +24.5% |
| 2001 | 354.2 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +18.2% |
| 2002 | 279.03 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -21.2% |
| 2003 | 285 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +2.1% |
| 2004 | 240.12 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -15.7% |
| 2005 | 213.18 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -11.2% |
| 2006 | 243.53 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +14.2% |
| 2007 | 212.71 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -12.7% |
| 2008 | 214.41 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.8% |
| 2009 | 226.47 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +5.6% |
| 2010 | 219.59 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -3.0% |
| 2011 | 208.09 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -5.2% |
| 2012 | 209.03 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 189.03 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -9.6% |
| 2014 | 177.21 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -6.3% |
| 2015 | 156.72 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -11.6% |
| 2016 | 155.81 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 187.32 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +20.2% |
| 2018 | 179 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -4.4% |
| 2019 | 173.98 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -2.8% |
| 2020 | 196.75 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +13.1% |
| 2021 | 191.14 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -2.8% |
| 2022 | 192.75 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.8% |
| 2023 | 195.86 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +1.6% |
| 2024 | 199.05 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +1.6% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 199.05 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour is above the median for high income countries, which is 184.8 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour, 1.1× the median. (69 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 199.05 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 215.73 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour, 92% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
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
More climate change data for Qatar
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 639,640 kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 127.6 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 53.42 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 74.17 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.2016 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 2.65 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 3.98 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 3.98 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 0.0084 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.015 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is carbon intensity of energy in Qatar?
- Carbon intensity of energy 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 of energy recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 4,456 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour in 1965.
- What is the lowest carbon intensity of energy 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 of energy?
- Qatar ranks 119th out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
- Is carbon intensity of energy 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 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.