Liberia, with a population of 4,937,374 and an urban population of 2,548,426, accounting for 51.62% of the total, has produced 1,195,260 tons of CO2 in 2022. This translates to a per capita CO2 emissions of 0.23 tons, indicating that each individual generates approximately 0.23 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 Liberia, the Carbon Intensity of GDP is 0.39 kg of CO2 per International dollar ($USD) of economic output produced.
This figure is lower than that of China (0.57 kg) but higher than that of the USA (0.3 kg), suggesting that Liberia’s economic activity has a moderate impact on CO2 emissions.
Liberia Total CO2 emissions by source
How much do coal, oil, gas, cement and flaring contribute to CO2 emissions in Liberia?
In 2022, Liberia’s total CO2 emissions reached 1,195,260 metric tons. The primary contributors to these emissions were oil, accounting for 1,063,512 metric tons, and cement, with 131,748 metric tons.
Notably, coal and gas made no contributions to the country’s carbon footprint.
These figures emphasize the significant role of oil in Liberia’s economy and its correlation with CO2 emissions.
Furthermore, it is crucial to explore the relationship between these emissions and the country’s GDP for a comprehensive understanding of Liberia’s environmental impact.
What fraction of world fossil co2 emissions does Liberia accounts?
Liberia is the 169th largest emitter of CO2 in the world. It accounts for 0.003% of global CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from cement in Liberia
In Liberia, cement usage contributed to the production of 131,748 tons of CO2, accounting for 2.18% of the total CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from oil in Liberia
In Liberia, oil usage resulted in the production of 1,063,512 tons of CO2, accounting for 88.98% of the total CO2 emissions.
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