COâ‚‚ intensity of electricity generation represents the amount of anthropogenic CO2 emissions associated to the generation of one kilowatt-hour of electricity.
This scenario is based on the successful achievement of NDCs (Nationally Determined Contributions) and other national pledges for 2030, as well as a continuation of consistent efforts post 2030. This scenario leads to a global temperature rise between 2.0°C and 2.5°C.
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COâ‚‚ intensity of electricity generation worldwide 2000-2050, by region
The carbon intensity of electricity generation has fallen in all regions since the turn of the century, and this trend is expected to continue in the coming decades. As of 2020, the Asia-Pacific region had the highest COâ‚‚ intensity from electricity generation of any region, at *** grams of COâ‚‚ per kilowatt-hour. Projections show that by 2050, should all NDCs be successfully achieved, the COâ‚‚ intensity in the Asia-Pacific region will have decreased to below ** grams of COâ‚‚ per kilowatt-hour. North America is forecast to have the lowest emissions intensity by mid-century, followed by Europe. The United States accounts for the majority of electric power emissions in North America.
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Enerdata. (March 27, 2024). Forecasted COâ‚‚ intensity of electricity generation worldwide from 2000 to 2050, by region (in grams of carbon dioxide per kilowatt hour) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 29, 2026, from /statistics/1257765/global-emission-intensity-electricity-generation-region/
Enerdata. "Forecasted COâ‚‚ intensity of electricity generation worldwide from 2000 to 2050, by region (in grams of carbon dioxide per kilowatt hour)." Chart. March 27, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 29, 2026. /statistics/1257765/global-emission-intensity-electricity-generation-region/
Enerdata. (2024). Forecasted COâ‚‚ intensity of electricity generation worldwide from 2000 to 2050, by region (in grams of carbon dioxide per kilowatt hour). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 29, 2026. /statistics/1257765/global-emission-intensity-electricity-generation-region/
Enerdata. "Forecasted Coâ‚‚ Intensity of Electricity Generation Worldwide from 2000 to 2050, by Region (in Grams of Carbon Dioxide per Kilowatt Hour)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 27 Mar 2024, /statistics/1257765/global-emission-intensity-electricity-generation-region/
Enerdata, Forecasted COâ‚‚ intensity of electricity generation worldwide from 2000 to 2050, by region (in grams of carbon dioxide per kilowatt hour) ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1257765/global-emission-intensity-electricity-generation-region/ (last visited July 29, 2026)
Forecasted COâ‚‚ intensity of electricity generation worldwide from 2000 to 2050, by region (in grams of carbon dioxide per kilowatt hour) [Graph], Enerdata, March 27, 2024. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1257765/global-emission-intensity-electricity-generation-region/
