*COâ‚‚ intensity is the ratio of COâ‚‚ emissions from fuel combustion over Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and measures the COâ‚‚ emitted to generate one unit of GDP. GDP is expressed at constant exchange rate (2015 U.S. dollar, using purchasing power parities). This removes the impact of inflation. COâ‚‚ emissions cover only the emissions for fossil fuels combustion.
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Global COâ‚‚ emission intensity 2000-2023, by region
The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) had the highest carbon dioxide intensity worldwide in 2023, at **** kilograms of COâ‚‚ per U.S. dollar (kCOâ‚‚/$15p). The Middle East followed, with an emission intensity of **** kCOâ‚‚/$15p. In 2023, the Middle East and Africa were the only regions to have a higher carbon intensity when compared to 2000 levels.
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Enerdata. (July 9, 2024). Carbon dioxide emission intensity worldwide in 2000 and 2023, by region (in kilograms per U.S. dollar) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 26, 2026, from /statistics/497575/worldwide-co2-emission-intensity-by-region/
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