Total CO2 Emissions in the Dominican Republic: primary sources and their correlation with GDP

The Dominican Republic, with a population of 10,738,958 and an urban population of 8,787,475, accounting for 81.83% of the total, has produced 28,922,094 tons of CO2 in 2022. This translates to a per capita CO2 emissions of 2.60 tons, indicating that each person generates approximately 2.6 tons of CO2 annually.

To assess the impact of the country’s economic activity on CO2 emissions, it is crucial to consider the Carbon Intensity of GDP. In the case of the Dominican Republic, the Carbon Intensity of GDP is 0.33 kg of CO2 per International dollar ($USD) of economic output produced.

This value is lower than that of China (0.57 kg) but higher than that of the USA (0.30 kg).

These figures highlight the Dominican Republic’s contribution to global CO2 emissions and emphasize the need for sustainable practices to mitigate environmental impact.

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Dominican Republic Total CO2 emissions by source

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

In 2022, the Dominican Republic’s total CO2 emissions reached 28,922,094 metric tons. The primary sources of these emissions were coal, accounting for 4,524,063 metric tons, and oil, with 19,237,185 metric tons.

Gas contributed 2,989,818 metric tons, while cement made up 2,171,027 metric tons.

Notably, flaring did not contribute to the emissions.

These figures highlight the significant correlation between coal and oil emissions and the Dominican Republic’s GDP.

What fraction of world fossil co2 emissions does Dominican Republic accounts?

The Dominican Republic is the 79th largest emitter of CO2 in the world. It represents 0.078% of global CO2 emissions.

CO2 emissions from Coal

In the Dominican Republic, carbon usage resulted in the production of 4,524,063 tons of CO2, accounting for 15.64% of the total CO2 emissions.

CO2 emissions from coal in Dominican Republic

In the Dominican Republic, gas usage resulted in the production of 2,989,818 tons of CO2, accounting for 10.34% of the total CO2 emissions.

CO2 emissions from cement in Dominican Republic

In the Dominican Republic, cement usage contributed to the production of 2,171,027 tons of CO2, representing approximately 5.98% of the total CO2 emissions.