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Fragile and conflict affected situations 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 Fragile and conflict affected situations stood at $0.567 in 2024, according to World Bank. The latest value is down 0.6% from $0.571 in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was $0.678 (down 16% since). The highest value since 1970 was $1.704 in 1987, the lowest $0.565 in 1977.

Data source: World Bank · Unit: USD · Category: Commodities and Energy · Explore more indicators on EconDash

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 Fragile and conflict affected situations. 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 Fragile and conflict affected situations, 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 Fragile and conflict affected situations?

Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP) in Fragile and conflict affected situations stood at $0.567 in 2024, according to World Bank.

Is Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP) in Fragile and conflict affected situations rising or falling?

The latest value is down 0.6% from $0.571 in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was $0.678 (down 16% since).

What is the highest Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP) on record in Fragile and conflict affected situations?

The highest value since 1970 was $1.704 in 1987, the lowest $0.565 in 1977.

Metadata for Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP) in Fragile and conflict affected situations
IndicatorCarbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP)
CountryFragile and conflict affected situations
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) — Fragile and conflict affected situations [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-en-ghg-co2-rt-gdp-kd/FCS. 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) — Fragile and conflict affected situations." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-en-ghg-co2-rt-gdp-kd/FCS. 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) — Fragile and conflict affected situations." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-en-ghg-co2-rt-gdp-kd/FCS. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EN.GHG.CO2.RT.GDP.KD.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_wdi_en_ghg_co2_rt_gdp_kd_fcs,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US\$ of GDP) --- Fragile and conflict affected situations}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-en-ghg-co2-rt-gdp-kd/FCS},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EN.GHG.CO2.RT.GDP.KD}
}