*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 carbon dioxide emission intensity 2023, by select country
Kuwait had the world's highest carbon dioxide intensity in 2023, at **** kilograms per U.S. dollar generated (kCOâ‚‚/$15p). Iran and Kazakhstan followed, with both countries observing a carbon intensity of **** kCOâ‚‚/$15p. By comparison, the COâ‚‚ intensity in countries such as France and Sweden was below *** kCOâ‚‚/$15p in 2023.
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Enerdata. (July 9, 2024). Carbon dioxide (COâ‚‚) emission intensity worldwide in 2023, by select country (in kilograms per U.S. dollar) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 24, 2026, from /statistics/787868/global-carbon-dioxide-emission-intensity-by-select-country/
Enerdata. "Carbon dioxide (COâ‚‚) emission intensity worldwide in 2023, by select country (in kilograms per U.S. dollar)." Chart. July 9, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 24, 2026. /statistics/787868/global-carbon-dioxide-emission-intensity-by-select-country/
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Enerdata. "Carbon Dioxide (Coâ‚‚) Emission Intensity Worldwide in 2023, by Select Country (in Kilograms per U.S. Dollar)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 9 Jul 2024, /statistics/787868/global-carbon-dioxide-emission-intensity-by-select-country/
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