Brazil, with a population of 212,559,417 and an urban population of 183,241,641, accounting for approximately 86.2% of the total, has produced 488,881,070 tons of CO2 in 2022. This translates to a per capita CO2 emissions of 2.28 tons, indicating that each individual generates around 2.28 tons of CO2 annually.
To assess the impact of Brazil’s economic activity on CO2 emissions, it is useful to examine the Carbon Intensity of GDP. In this regard, Brazil’s carbon intensity stands at 0.27 kg of CO2 per International dollar ($USD) of economic output produced.
Comparatively, this figure is lower than that of the USA (0.3 kg) and China (0.57 kg), suggesting that Brazil’s economic activity is relatively less carbon-intensive.
Brazil Total CO2 emissions by source
How much do coal, oil, gas, cement and flaring contribute to CO2 emissions in Brazil?
In 2022, Brazil’s total carbon dioxide emissions reached a staggering 488,881,070 metric tons. Among the primary sources, coal and oil emerged as the most significant contributors, accounting for 68,229,888 and 296,986,854 metric tons, respectively.
Additionally, gas emissions amounted to 75,974,385 metric tons, while cement and flaring made smaller contributions of 23,792,942 and 17,505,000 metric tons, respectively.
These figures underscore the substantial impact of coal and oil on Brazil’s economy and the resulting CO2 emissions.
Furthermore, it is worth exploring the correlation between these emissions and Brazil’s GDP, which could shed light on the environmental implications of economic growth.
What fraction of world fossil co2 emissions does Brazil accounts?
Brazil is the 13th largest emitter of CO2 in the world. It represents 1.316% of global CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from Coal
In Brazil, carbon usage resulted in the production of 68,229,888 tons of CO2, accounting for 13.96% of the total CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from coal in Brazil
In Brazil, gas usage resulted in the production of 11,808,036 tons of CO2, accounting for 15.54% of the total CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from cement in Brazil
In Brazil, cement usage resulted in the production of 23,792,942 tons of CO2, accounting for 2.50% of the total CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from flaring in Brazil
In Brazil, the utilization of flaring contributed to the production of 17,505,000 tons of CO2, representing 1.61% of the total CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from oil in Brazil
In Brazil, oil usage resulted in the production of 296,986,854 tons of CO2, accounting for 60.75% of the total CO2 emissions.
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