Guyana, with a population of 782,766 and an urban population of 208,912, accounting for approximately 26.69% of the total, has produced 3,087,826 tons of CO2 in 2022. This translates to a per capita CO2 emission of 3.84 tons, indicating that each person generates nearly 4 tons of CO2 annually.
To assess the impact of economic activity on CO2 emissions, it is crucial to consider the Carbon Intensity of GDP. In Guyana, this measure stands at 0.72 kg of CO2 per International dollar ($USD) of economic output produced.
Comparatively, Guyana’s carbon intensity is higher than that of the USA (0.30 kg) and China (0.57 kg).
This data highlights the significance of Guyana’s economic activity in contributing to CO2 emissions.
Guyana Total CO2 emissions by source
How much do coal, oil, gas, cement and flaring contribute to CO2 emissions in Guyana?
In 2022, Guyana’s total CO2 emissions reached 3,087,826 metric tons. The primary contributors to these emissions were oil, accounting for 2,679,087 metric tons, and flaring, with 247,070 metric tons.
Cement made a significant contribution of 161,670 metric tons.
Notably, coal and gas emissions were absent.
These figures highlight the strong correlation between Guyana’s GDP and its reliance on oil, as well as the impact of flaring and cement production on CO2 emissions in the country.
What fraction of world fossil co2 emissions does Guyana accounts?
Guyana is the 147th largest emitter of CO2 in the world. It represents 0.008% of global CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from cement in Guyana
In Guyana, cement usage contributed to the production of 161,670 tons of CO2, representing 2.70% of the total CO2 emissions.
In Guyana, flaring usage resulted in the production of 247,070 tons of CO2, accounting for 0% of the total CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from oil in Guyana
In Guyana, oil usage resulted in the production of 2,679,087 tons of CO2, accounting for 86.76% of the total CO2 emissions.
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