Uruguay, with a population of 3.46 million and an urban population of 3.3 million, accounting for approximately 95.43% of the total, has produced 6.737.872 tons of CO2 in 2022. This translates to a per capita CO2 emissions of 1.97 tons, indicating that each individual generates nearly 2 tons of CO2 annually.
To assess the impact of economic activity on CO2 emissions, it is valuable to examine the Carbon Intensity of GDP. In the case of Uruguay, the Carbon Intensity of GDP is 0.12 kg of CO2 per International dollar ($USD) of economic output produced.
This figure is lower than that of both the USA (0.3 kg) and China (0.57 kg), suggesting that Uruguay’s economic activity is relatively less carbon-intensive.
Overall, Uruguay demonstrates a moderate level of CO2 emissions, with a per capita figure below the global average. The country’s lower Carbon Intensity of GDP compared to major economies highlights its efforts to achieve a more environmentally sustainable economic growth path.
Uruguay Total CO2 emissions by source
How much do coal, oil, gas, cement and flaring contribute to CO2 emissions in Uruguay?
In 2022, Uruguay’s total CO2 emissions reached 6,737,872 metric tons. The primary sources of these emissions were coal, accounting for 1,891 metric tons, and oil, with 6,286,873 metric tons.
Gas contributed significantly with 158,497 metric tons, while cement emissions amounted to 290,612 metric tons.
Notably, flaring emissions were absent.
These figures underscore the significant role of coal and oil in Uruguay’s economy and their correlation with CO2 emissions.
Additionally, it is crucial to explore the correlation between these emissions and Uruguay’s GDP.
What fraction of world fossil co2 emissions does Uruguay accounts?
Uruguay is the 127th largest emitter of CO2 in the world. It represents 0.018% of global CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from Coal
In Uruguay, carbon usage resulted in the production of 1,891 tons of CO2, accounting for 0.028% of the total CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from coal in Uruguay
In Uruguay, gas usage resulted in the production of 158,497 tons of CO2, accounting for 2.35% of the total CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from cement in Uruguay
In Uruguay, cement usage contributed to the production of 290,612 tons of CO2, representing approximately 0.82% of the total CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from oil in Uruguay
In Uruguay, oil usage resulted in the production of 6,286,873 tons of CO2, accounting for 93.31% of the total CO2 emissions.
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