Total CO2 Emissions in Bhutan: main sources and their relation to GDP

Bhutan Total CO2 emissions by source

How much do coal, oil, gas, cement and flaring contribute to CO2 emissions in Bhutan?

In 2022, Bhutan’s total CO2 emissions amounted to 1,522,086 metric tons. The primary sources of these emissions were coal, contributing 448,014 metric tons, and oil, accounting for 619,953 metric tons.

Notably, gas and flaring had no significant contributions.

These figures underscore the significance of coal and oil in Bhutan’s economy and their direct impact on CO2 emissions.

The relationship between these emissions and Bhutan’s GDP remains to be explored.

What fraction of world fossil co2 emissions does Bhutan accounts?

Bhutan is the 165th largest emitter of CO2 in the world. It represents 0.004% of global CO2 emissions.

CO2 emissions from Coal

In Bhutan, carbon usage resulted in the production of 448,014 tons of CO2, accounting for 29.43% of the total CO2 emissions.

CO2 emissions from cement in Bhutan

In Bhutan, cement usage resulted in the production of 454,119 tons of CO2, accounting for 6.09% of the total CO2 emissions.

CO2 emissions from oil in Bhutan

In Bhutan, oil usage resulted in the production of 619,953 tons of CO2, accounting for 40.73% of the total CO2 emissions.

Sources:

• Global Fossil CO2 Emissions by Country (2002-2022)
• Countries of the World (2023)
• List of Countries by Carbon Intensity of GDP