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

Nauru Total CO2 emissions by source

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

In 2022, Nauru’s total carbon dioxide emissions reached 59,611 metric tons. The primary source of these emissions was oil, accounting for the entire amount.

This correlation with GDP highlights the significant role of oil in Nauru’s economy and its impact on carbon emissions.

The absence of emissions from coal, gas, cement, and flaring indicates a unique energy landscape in the country.

What fraction of world fossil co2 emissions does Nauru accounts?

Nauru is the 215th largest emitter of CO2 in the world. It represents 0.000% of global CO2 emissions.

CO2 emissions from oil in Nauru

In Nauru, oil usage resulted in the production of 59,611 tons of CO2, accounting for 100% 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