Belarus, with a population of 9.47 million and an urban population of 7.48 million, accounting for 79.04% of the total, has produced 59.60 million tons of CO2 in 2022. This translates to a per capita CO2 emissions of 6.22 tons, indicating that each person generates approximately 6 tons of CO2 annually.
To assess the impact of economic activity on CO2 emissions, it is essential to consider the Carbon Intensity of GDP. In the case of Belarus, the Carbon Intensity of GDP is 0.94 kg of CO2 per International dollar of economic output produced.
This value is higher than that of the USA (0.3 kg) and China (0.57 kg), indicating a relatively higher carbon intensity in Belarus’ economic activities.
Belarus Total CO2 emissions by source
How much do coal, oil, gas, cement and flaring contribute to CO2 emissions in Belarus?
In 2022, Belarus recorded a total of 59,602,457 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions. The primary sources of these emissions were coal, accounting for 3,281,815 metric tons, and gas, with 36,052,508 metric tons.
These figures highlight the significant contribution of coal and gas to Belarus’ carbon footprint.
Additionally, cement contributed 2,302,394 metric tons, while flaring accounted for 6,232 metric tons.
Notably, oil emissions reached 16,986,520 metric tons.
These figures underscore the importance of coal and gas in Belarus’ economy and their impact on CO2 emissions.
What fraction of world fossil co2 emissions does Belarus accounts?
Belarus is the 53rd largest emitter of CO2 in the world. It represents 0.161% of global CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from Coal
In Belarus, carbon usage resulted in the production of 3,281,815 tons of CO2, accounting for 5.51% of the total CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from coal in Belarus
In Belarus, gas usage resulted in the production of 36,052,508 tons of CO2, accounting for 60.49% of the total CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from cement in Belarus
In Belarus, cement usage resulted in the production of 2,302,394 tons of CO2, accounting for 2.75% of the total CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from flaring in Belarus
In Belarus, the utilization of flaring techniques led to the production of 6,232 tons of CO2, representing approximately 0.106% of the total CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from oil in Belarus
In Belarus, oil usage resulted in the production of 16,986,520 tons of CO2, accounting for 28.50% of the total CO2 emissions.
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