Lithuania, with a population of 2,786,844 and an urban population of 1,891,013, accounting for 67.86% of the total, has produced 13,880,837 tons of CO2 in 2022. This translates to a per capita CO2 emission of 4.98 tons, indicating that each person generates approximately 5 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 Lithuania, this measure stands at 0.26 kg of CO2 per International dollar ($USD) of economic output produced.
Comparatively, this value is lower than that of the USA (0.3 kg) and China (0.57 kg), suggesting that Lithuania’s economic activity is relatively less carbon-intensive.
Lithuania Total CO2 emissions by source
How much do coal, oil, gas, cement and flaring contribute to CO2 emissions in Lithuania?
In 2022, Lithuania’s total CO2 emissions reached 13,880,837 metric tons. The primary sources of these emissions were coal, accounting for 731,517 metric tons, and oil, with 8,376,843 metric tons.
Gas contributed significantly as well, with emissions totaling 4,004,370 metric tons.
Cement and flaring made smaller contributions, with emissions of 556,685 and 181,610 metric tons respectively.
These figures highlight the correlation between Lithuania’s GDP and the significant role of coal and oil in the country’s emissions of CO2.
What fraction of world fossil co2 emissions does Lithuania accounts?
Lithuania is the 96th largest emitter of CO2 in the world. It represents 0.037% of global CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from Coal
In Lithuania, carbon usage resulted in the production of 731,517 tons of CO2, accounting for 5.27% of the total CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from coal in Lithuania
In Lithuania, gas usage resulted in the production of 4,004,370 tons of CO2, accounting for 28.85% of the total CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from cement in Lithuania
In Lithuania, cement usage contributed to the production of 556,685 tons of CO2, representing 4.78% of the total CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from flaring in Lithuania
In Lithuania, the utilization of flaring contributed to the production of 181,610 tons of CO2, representing approximately 0.0004% of the total CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from oil in Lithuania
In Lithuania, oil usage resulted in the production of 8,376,843 tons of CO2, accounting for 60.35% of the total CO2 emissions.
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