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Distribution of energy-related carbon dioxide emissions in Africa in 2018, by sector
Distribution of energy-related CO2 emissions in Africa 2018, by sector
As of 2018, the majority of the energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in Africa were derived from the electricity and heating sector. This represented ** percent of the total. Transportations and industries were also particularly carbon-intensive, emitting, respectively, ** percent and ** percent of the total carbon emissions related to energy on the African continent.
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IRENA. (March 30, 2021). Distribution of energy-related carbon dioxide emissions in Africa in 2018, by sector [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 01, 2026, from /statistics/1229423/distribution-of-energy-related-co2-emissions-in-africa-by-sector/
IRENA. "Distribution of energy-related carbon dioxide emissions in Africa in 2018, by sector." Chart. March 30, 2021. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 01, 2026. /statistics/1229423/distribution-of-energy-related-co2-emissions-in-africa-by-sector/
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Distribution of energy-related carbon dioxide emissions in Africa in 2018, by sector [Graph], IRENA, March 30, 2021. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1229423/distribution-of-energy-related-co2-emissions-in-africa-by-sector/
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