Total CO2 Emissions in Uganda: primary contributors and correlation with GDP

Uganda, with a population of 44,269,594 and an urban population of 10,784,516, accounting for 24.36% of the total, has produced 5,780,464 tons of CO2 in 2022. This translates to a per capita CO2 emissions of 0.13 tons, indicating that each individual generates approximately 0.13 tons of CO2 annually.

To assess the impact of economic activity on CO2 emissions, it is crucial to examine the Carbon Intensity of GDP. In Uganda, the Carbon Intensity of GDP is 0.17 kg of CO2 per International dollar ($USD) of economic output produced.

This figure is higher than that of the United States (0.30 kg) and China (0.57 kg), suggesting that Uganda’s economic activity has a relatively higher carbon footprint.

These statistics shed light on Uganda’s CO2 emissions, emphasizing the need for sustainable practices to mitigate environmental impact and promote a greener future.

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Uganda Total CO2 emissions by source

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

In 2022, Uganda’s total CO2 emissions reached 5,780,464 metric tons. The primary contributors to these emissions were oil, accounting for 5,198,700 metric tons, and cement, contributing 581,764 metric tons.

Notably, coal and gas made no significant contributions to the country’s carbon footprint.

These figures underscore the strong correlation between Uganda’s GDP and its reliance on oil, highlighting the need for sustainable alternatives to mitigate CO2 emissions.

What fraction of world fossil co2 emissions does Uganda accounts?

Uganda is the 129th largest emitter of CO2 in the world. It represents 0.016% of global CO2 emissions.

CO2 emissions from cement in Uganda

In Uganda, the cement industry contributed significantly to the country’s carbon dioxide emissions. With a total production of 581,764 tons of CO2, cement accounted for approximately 2.19% of the total CO2 emissions. This highlights the substantial impact of cement usage on Uganda’s carbon footprint.