Grenada, a country with a population of 112,003 and an urban population of 40,765, accounting for approximately 0.36% of the total, has produced 319,210 tons of CO2 in 2022. This translates to a per capita CO2 emission of 2.56 tons, indicating that each individual generates around 2.56 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 the case of Grenada, this measure stands at 0.26 kg of CO2 per International dollar ($USD) of economic output produced.
Comparatively, Grenada’s carbon intensity is lower than that of the USA (0.3 kg) and China (0.57 kg), indicating a relatively lower carbon footprint associated with economic activities in Grenada.
Grenada Total CO2 emissions by source
How much do coal, oil, gas, cement and flaring contribute to CO2 emissions in Grenada?
In 2022, Grenada’s total CO2 emissions reached 319,210 metric tons, with oil being the primary source, accounting for the entire emissions. The correlation between these emissions and GDP signifies the significant role of oil in Grenada’s economy and its impact on carbon dioxide emissions.
What fraction of world fossil co2 emissions does Grenada accounts?
Grenada is the 193rd smallest emitter of CO2 in the world. It represents 0.000% of global CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from oil in Grenada
In Grenada, oil usage resulted in the production of 319,210 tons of CO2, accounting for 100% of the total CO2 emissions.
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