Nicaragua, with a population of 6,545,502 and an urban population of 3,846,137, accounting for 58.76% of the total, has produced 5,059,770 tons of CO2 in 2022. This translates to a per capita CO2 emissions of 0.738594 tons, indicating that each person generates approximately 0.74 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 the case of Nicaragua, the Carbon Intensity of GDP is 0.404105441367929 kg of CO2 per International dollar ($USD) of economic output produced.
This figure is lower than that of China (0.57 kg) but higher than that of the USA (0.3 kg).
These statistics shed light on Nicaragua’s CO2 emissions, highlighting the country’s relatively low per capita emissions and moderate Carbon Intensity of GDP. However, continued efforts are necessary to further reduce emissions and promote sustainable practices.
Nicaragua Total CO2 emissions by source
How much do coal, oil, gas, cement and flaring contribute to CO2 emissions in Nicaragua?
In 2022, Nicaragua’s total CO2 emissions reached 5,059,770 metric tons. The primary contributors to these emissions were oil, accounting for 4,827,160 metric tons, and cement, with 232,610 metric tons.
Notably, coal and gas made no contributions to the country’s carbon footprint.
These figures emphasize the significant role of oil in Nicaragua’s economy and its correlation with CO2 emissions.
Furthermore, it is crucial to explore strategies to mitigate these emissions while considering the country’s GDP growth.
What fraction of world fossil co2 emissions does Nicaragua accounts?
Nicaragua is the 136th largest emitter of CO2 in the world. It represents 0.014% of global CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from cement in Nicaragua
In Nicaragua, cement usage contributed to the production of 232,610 tons of CO2, representing approximately 3.73% of the total CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from oil in Nicaragua
In Nicaragua, oil usage resulted in the production of 4,827,160 tons of CO2, accounting for 95.40% of the total CO2 emissions.
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