Taiwan, with a population of 23,894,394 and an urban population of 18,672,270, accounting for 78.14% of the total, has produced 282,856,073 tons of CO2 in 2022. This translates to a per capita CO2 emissions of 11.85 tons, indicating that each person generates approximately 12 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 Taiwan, this measure stands at 0.17 kg of CO2 per International dollar ($USD) of economic output produced.
Comparatively, Taiwan’s carbon intensity is lower than that of the USA (0.30 kg) and China (0.57 kg), suggesting a relatively more efficient use of resources in economic activities.
Taiwan Total CO2 emissions by source
How much do coal, oil, gas, cement and flaring contribute to CO2 emissions in Taiwan?
In 2022, Taiwan’s total CO2 emissions reached 282,856,073 metric tons. The primary contributors to these emissions were coal, accounting for 154,887,128 metric tons, and oil, with 65,905,433 metric tons.
Gas emissions amounted to 55,085,732 metric tons, while cement and flaring made smaller contributions of 5,849,852 metric tons and 134,928 metric tons, respectively.
These figures highlight the significant role of coal and oil in Taiwan’s economy and their correlation with CO2 emissions.
What fraction of world fossil co2 emissions does Taiwan accounts?
Taiwan is the 23rd largest emitter of CO2 in the world. It represents 0.762% of global CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from Coal
In Taiwan, carbon usage resulted in the production of 154,887,128 tons of CO2, accounting for 54.76% of the total CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from coal in Taiwan
In Taiwan, gas usage resulted in the production of 19,474,827 tons of CO2, accounting for 36.6% of the total CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from cement in Taiwan
In Taiwan, cement usage resulted in the production of 5,849,852 tons of CO2, accounting for 19.87% of the total CO2 emissions.
In Taiwan, flaring usage resulted in the production of 134,928 tons of CO2, accounting for 0% of the total CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from oil in Taiwan
In Taiwan, oil usage resulted in the production of 65,905,433 tons of CO2, accounting for 23.3% of the total CO2 emissions.
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