North Macedonia, with a population of 0 in urban areas, has a total CO2 emissions of 1,836,713 tons in 2022. This translates to a per capita emission of 3.26 tons, indicating that each individual contributes approximately 3.26 tons of CO2 annually.
Furthermore, the country’s GDP stands at $10,220,781,069, and its carbon intensity of GDP is 0.67 kg of CO2 per dollar.
Comparatively, North Macedonia’s carbon intensity is higher than that of the USA (0.3 kg) and China (0.57 kg), suggesting a greater environmental impact per unit of economic output.
North Macedonia Total CO2 emissions by source
How much do coal, oil, gas, cement and flaring contribute to CO2 emissions in North Macedonia?
In 2022, North Macedonia’s total CO2 emissions reached 6,851,552 metric tons. The primary sources of these emissions were coal, accounting for 2,393,694 metric tons, and oil, with 3,383,253 metric tons.
Gas contributed 722,861 metric tons, while cement made a smaller contribution of 351,744 metric tons.
Notably, there were no emissions from flaring.
These figures highlight the significant role of coal and oil in North Macedonia’s economy and their correlation with CO2 emissions.
Additionally, it is important to explore the correlation between these emissions and the country’s GDP.
What fraction of world fossil co2 emissions does North Macedonia accounts?
North Macedonia is the 125th largest emitter of CO2 in the world. It represents 0.018% of global CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from Coal
In North Macedonia, carbon usage resulted in the production of 2,393,694 tons of CO2, accounting for 34.94% of the total CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from coal in North Macedonia
In North Macedonia, gas usage resulted in the production of 722,861 tons of CO2, accounting for 10.55% of the total CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from cement in North Macedonia
In North Macedonia, cement usage contributed to the production of 351,744 tons of CO2, representing 1.71% of the total CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from oil in North Macedonia
In North Macedonia, oil usage resulted in the production of 3,383,253 tons of CO2, accounting for 49.38% of the total CO2 emissions.
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