China accounted for approximately 38 percent of the 12.45 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO₂e) produced by the global power sector in 2022. The United States and India followed, with shares of 13 and nine percent, respectively. By comparison, the entire continent of Africa accounted for just four percent of global emissions from electricity generation.
Distribution of emissions from electricity generation worldwide in 2022, by region
Based on total global power sector emissions of 12.45 GtCO₂e
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Figures were calculated by Statista using data provided by the source.
Figures may not total 100% due to rounding.
Figures aim to include full lifecycle emissions including upstream methane, supply-chain and manufacturing emissions, and include all gases, converted into CO₂ equivalent over a 100 year timescale.
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