Total CO2 Emissions in Malawi: primary sources and correlation with GDP

Malawi Total CO2 emissions by source

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

In 2022, Malawi’s total CO2 emissions amounted to 1,552,193 metric tons. The primary sources of these emissions were coal, accounting for 226,761 metric tons, and oil, with 1,231,271 metric tons.

Notably, gas and flaring had no significant contributions, while cement contributed 94,161 metric tons.

These figures underscore the reliance on coal and oil in Malawi’s economy and their correlation with CO2 emissions.

The correlation between these emissions and Malawi’s GDP remains to be explored.

What fraction of world fossil co2 emissions does Malawi accounts?

Malawi is the 164th largest emitter of CO2 in the world. It represents 0.004% of global CO2 emissions.

CO2 emissions from Coal

In Malawi, carbon usage resulted in the production of 226,761 tons of CO2, accounting for 14.61% of the total CO2 emissions.

CO2 emissions from cement in Malawi

In Malawi, cement usage contributed to the production of 94,161 tons of CO2, representing 5.23% of the total CO2 emissions.

CO2 emissions from oil in Malawi

In Malawi, oil usage resulted in the production of 1,231,271 tons of CO2, accounting for 79.32% 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