Bulgaria, with a population of 6,975,761 and an urban population of 5,256,027, accounting for 75.35% of the total, has produced 42,560,210 tons of CO2 in 2022. This translates to a per capita CO2 emissions of 6.18 tons, indicating that each person generates approximately 6 tons of CO2 annually.
To assess the impact of economic activity on CO2 emissions, it is useful to examine the Carbon Intensity of GDP. In Bulgaria, this measure stands at 0.49 kg of CO2 per International dollar ($USD) of economic output produced.
Comparatively, Bulgaria’s carbon intensity is lower than that of the USA (0.3 kg) but higher than China (0.57 kg).
These figures highlight Bulgaria’s significant contribution to global CO2 emissions and emphasize the need for sustainable practices to mitigate environmental impact.
Bulgaria Total CO2 emissions by source
How much do coal, oil, gas, cement and flaring contribute to CO2 emissions in Bulgaria?
In 2022, Bulgaria’s total CO2 emissions reached 42,560,210 metric tons. The primary contributors to these emissions were coal, accounting for 20,853,566 metric tons, and oil, with 12,778,482 metric tons.
Gas emissions amounted to 6,061,790 metric tons, while cement and flaring made smaller contributions of 1,065,905 and 684,223 metric tons, respectively.
These figures underscore the significant role of coal and oil in Bulgaria’s economy and their correlation with CO2 emissions.
What fraction of world fossil co2 emissions does Bulgaria accounts?
Bulgaria is the 60th largest emitter of CO2 in the world. It represents 0.115% of global CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from Coal
In Bulgaria, carbon usage resulted in the production of 20,853,566 tons of CO2, accounting for 48.99% of the total CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from coal in Bulgaria
In Bulgaria, gas usage resulted in the production of 6,061,790 tons of CO2, accounting for 14.24% of the total CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from cement in Bulgaria
In Bulgaria, cement usage resulted in the production of 1,065,905 tons of CO2, accounting for 14.96% of the total CO2 emissions.
In Bulgaria, flaring usage resulted in the production of 684,223 tons of CO2, accounting for 0% of the total CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from oil in Bulgaria
In Bulgaria, oil usage resulted in the production of 12,778,482 tons of CO2, accounting for 30.02% of the total CO2 emissions.
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