Total CO2 Emissions in Cambodia: primary contributors and correlation with GDP

Cambodia Total CO2 emissions by source

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

In 2022, Cambodia’s total CO2 emissions reached 19,028,598 metric tons. The primary contributors to these emissions were coal, accounting for 4,698,298 metric tons, and oil, with 8,981,376 metric tons.

Cement made a significant contribution of 5,325,217 metric tons, while flaring contributed 23,707 metric tons.

Notably, there were no emissions from gas.

These figures highlight the significant role of coal and oil in Cambodia’s economy and their correlation with CO2 emissions.

What fraction of world fossil co2 emissions does Cambodia accounts?

Cambodia is the 92nd largest emitter of CO2 in the world. It represents 0.051% of global CO2 emissions.

CO2 emissions from Coal

In Cambodia, carbon usage resulted in the production of 4,698,298 tons of CO2, accounting for 24.69% of the total CO2 emissions.

CO2 emissions from cement in Cambodia

In Cambodia, cement usage resulted in the production of 5,325,217 tons of CO2, accounting for 12.50% of the total CO2 emissions.

CO2 emissions from flaring in Cambodia

In Cambodia, the utilization of flaring contributed to the production of 23,707 tons of CO2, representing 15.79% of the total CO2 emissions.

CO2 emissions from oil in Cambodia

In Cambodia, oil usage resulted in the production of 8,981,376 tons of CO2, accounting for 47.20% 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