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Early-demographic dividend Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP) 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP) in Early-demographic dividend stood at $0.651 in 2024, according to World Bank. The latest value is down 0.8% from $0.656 in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was $0.735 (down 11% since). The highest value since 1970 was $0.78 in 2002, the lowest $0.58 in 1971.

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Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1970–2024
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What is Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP)?

Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP), measured in USD, measures the total economic output of Early-demographic dividend. It represents the broadest indicator of economic activity, capturing production, income, and expenditure across all sectors — from manufacturing and services to agriculture and government. GDP can be calculated three ways: by adding up all expenditures (consumption + investment + government spending + net exports), by summing all incomes earned, or by totaling value added at each production stage. In Early-demographic dividend, the statistical agency compiles GDP data through comprehensive surveys of businesses, government records, and household expenditure patterns. While GDP per capita provides insight into average living standards, it does not capture income distribution, environmental costs, or unpaid work like caregiving. Nevertheless, GDP growth remains the most widely followed metric for assessing whether an economy is expanding or contracting.

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What is the latest Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP) in Early-demographic dividend?

Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP) in Early-demographic dividend stood at $0.651 in 2024, according to World Bank.

Is Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP) in Early-demographic dividend rising or falling?

The latest value is down 0.8% from $0.656 in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was $0.735 (down 11% since).

What is the highest Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP) on record in Early-demographic dividend?

The highest value since 1970 was $0.78 in 2002, the lowest $0.58 in 1971.

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IndicatorCarbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP)
CountryEarly-demographic dividend
CategoryCommodities and Energy
UnitUSD
SourceWorld Bank
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APA

World Bank. (2026). Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP) — Early-demographic dividend [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-en-ghg-co2-rt-gdp-kd/EAR. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EN.GHG.CO2.RT.GDP.KD

MLA

World Bank. "Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP) — Early-demographic dividend." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-en-ghg-co2-rt-gdp-kd/EAR. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EN.GHG.CO2.RT.GDP.KD.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP) — Early-demographic dividend." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-en-ghg-co2-rt-gdp-kd/EAR. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EN.GHG.CO2.RT.GDP.KD.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_wdi_en_ghg_co2_rt_gdp_kd_ear,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US\$ of GDP) --- Early-demographic dividend}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-en-ghg-co2-rt-gdp-kd/EAR},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EN.GHG.CO2.RT.GDP.KD}
}