Total CO2 Emissions in Mongolia: primary origins and correlation with GDP

Mongolia, with a population of 3,225,167 and an urban population of 2,210,626, accounting for approximately 68.54% of the total, has produced 50,315,914 tons of CO2 in 2022. This translates to a per capita CO2 emission of 15.03 tons, indicating that each individual generates around 15 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 the case of Mongolia, the Carbon Intensity of GDP is 3.63 kg of CO2 per International dollar ($USD) of economic output produced.

This figure is significantly higher than that of the United States (0.3 kg) and China (0.57 kg), suggesting that Mongolia’s economic activities have a greater carbon footprint relative to its GDP.

These statistics highlight the substantial CO2 emissions in Mongolia and the relatively high per capita emissions, indicating the need for effective measures to mitigate and reduce carbon emissions in the country.

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Mongolia Total CO2 emissions by source

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

In 2022, Mongolia’s total CO2 emissions reached 50,315,914 metric tons. The primary sources of these emissions were coal, accounting for 44,400,088 metric tons, and oil, with 5,428,566 metric tons.

Cement contributed 487,261 metric tons, while gas and flaring had no significant emissions.

These figures underscore the significant role of coal and oil in Mongolia’s economy and their correlation with CO2 emissions.

The emissions are closely linked to the country’s GDP, reflecting the impact of industrial activities on the environment.

What fraction of world fossil co2 emissions does Mongolia accounts?

Mongolia is the 58th largest emitter of CO2 in the world. It represents 0.136% of global CO2 emissions.

CO2 emissions from Coal

In Mongolia, carbon usage resulted in the production of 44,400,088 tons of CO2, accounting for 88.24% of the total CO2 emissions.

CO2 emissions from cement in Mongolia

In Mongolia, cement usage resulted in the production of 487,261 tons of CO2, accounting for 0% of the total CO2 emissions.

CO2 emissions from oil in Mongolia

In Mongolia, the utilization of oil has led to the generation of 5,428,566 tons of CO2, representing approximately 10.79% of the overall CO2 emissions.

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