New Zealand, with a population of 4,841,000 and an urban population of 4,258,860, accounting for 87.97% of the total, has produced 33,789,825 tons of CO2 in 2022. This translates to a per capita CO2 emissions of 6.59 tons, indicating that each person generates approximately 6.6 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 New Zealand, this measure stands at 0.16 kg of CO2 per International dollar ($USD) of economic output produced.
Comparatively, this figure is lower than that of the USA (0.3 kg) and China (0.57 kg), suggesting that New Zealand’s economic activity has a relatively lower carbon footprint.
New Zealand Total CO2 emissions by source
How much do coal, oil, gas, cement and flaring contribute to CO2 emissions in New Zealand?
In 2022, New Zealand’s total CO2 emissions reached 33,789,825 metric tons. The primary contributors were coal and oil, accounting for 6,751,966 and 18,649,909 metric tons respectively.
Gas emissions followed closely behind at 6,657,892 metric tons.
Cement and flaring made smaller contributions, with 379,157 and 780,728 metric tons respectively.
These figures highlight the significant role of coal and oil in New Zealand’s economy and their correlation with CO2 emissions.
What fraction of world fossil co2 emissions does New Zealand accounts?
New Zealand is the 73rd largest emitter of CO2 in the world. It represents 0.091% of global CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from Coal
In New Zealand, carbon usage resulted in the production of 6,751,966 tons of CO2, accounting for 19.98% of the total CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from coal in New Zealand
In New Zealand, gas usage resulted in the production of 6,657,892 tons of CO2, accounting for 19.70% of the total CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from cement in New Zealand
In New Zealand, cement usage resulted in the production of 379,157 tons of CO2, accounting for 4.60% of the total CO2 emissions.
In New Zealand, flaring usage resulted in the production of 780,728 tons of CO2, accounting for 0% of the total CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from oil in New Zealand
In New Zealand, oil usage contributed to the production of 18,649,909 tons of CO2, accounting for 55.19% of the total CO2 emissions.
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