Asia had the largest average carbon factor worldwide in 2023, emitting 2.76 metric tons of carbon dioxide per metric ton of oil equivalent energy consumed (tCO₂/toe). The Pacific region followed closely, with an average of 2.43 tCO₂/toe. Africa and Latin America had the lowest carbon factors in 2022, with both regions emitting less than two tCO₂/toe. Most regions have reduced their carbon factors over the past two decades as many countries have shifted towards cleaner energy sources.
Carbon factor worldwide in 2000 and 2023, by region
(in metric tons of carbon dioxide per metric ton of oil equivalent)
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Enerdata. (July 9, 2024). Carbon factor worldwide in 2000 and 2023, by region (in metric tons of carbon dioxide per metric ton of oil equivalent) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved January 08, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1409349/worldwide-co2-emission-factor-by-region/
Enerdata. "Carbon factor worldwide in 2000 and 2023, by region (in metric tons of carbon dioxide per metric ton of oil equivalent)." Chart. July 9, 2024. Statista. Accessed January 08, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1409349/worldwide-co2-emission-factor-by-region/
Enerdata. (2024). Carbon factor worldwide in 2000 and 2023, by region (in metric tons of carbon dioxide per metric ton of oil equivalent). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: January 08, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1409349/worldwide-co2-emission-factor-by-region/
Enerdata. "Carbon Factor Worldwide in 2000 and 2023, by Region (in Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide per Metric Ton of Oil Equivalent)." Statista, Statista Inc., 9 Jul 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1409349/worldwide-co2-emission-factor-by-region/
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Carbon factor worldwide in 2000 and 2023, by region (in metric tons of carbon dioxide per metric ton of oil equivalent) [Graph], Enerdata, July 9, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1409349/worldwide-co2-emission-factor-by-region/
