Venezuela, with a population of 28.5 million and an urban population of 25.2 million, accounting for 88.24% of the total, has produced 79.746.599 tons of CO2 in 2022. This translates to a per capita CO2 emission of 2.83 tons, indicating that each individual generates approximately 2.83 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 Venezuela, the Carbon Intensity of GDP is 0.165 kg of CO2 per International dollar ($USD) of economic output produced.
This figure is significantly lower than that of the USA (0.3 kg) and China (0.57 kg), suggesting that Venezuela’s economic activity has a relatively lower carbon footprint.
Venezuela Total CO2 emissions by source
How much do coal, oil, gas, cement and flaring contribute to CO2 emissions in Venezuela?
In 2022, Venezuela’s total CO2 emissions reached 79,746,599 metric tons. The primary sources of these emissions were coal, accounting for 36,175 metric tons, and gas, with 32,319,135 metric tons.
Other contributors included cement (1,774,428 metric tons) and flaring (15,395,000 metric tons).
Notably, oil was the largest source, responsible for 30,221,861 metric tons.
These figures underscore the significant role of coal, gas, and oil in Venezuela’s economy and their impact on CO2 emissions.
The relationship between these emissions and the country’s GDP remains a crucial aspect to consider.
What fraction of world fossil co2 emissions does Venezuela accounts?
Venezuela is the 48th largest emitter of CO2 in the world. It represents 0.215% of global CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from Coal
In Venezuela, carbon usage resulted in the production of 36,175 tons of CO2, accounting for 0.045% of the total CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from coal in Venezuela
In Venezuela, gas usage resulted in the production of 32,319,135 tons of CO2, accounting for 40.53% of the total CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from cement in Venezuela
In Venezuela, cement usage contributed to the production of 1,774,428 tons of CO2, accounting for 5.32% of the total CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from flaring in Venezuela
In Venezuela, the utilization of flaring has led to the production of a significant amount of CO2. Specifically, the total tons of CO2 emitted from flaring activities reached a staggering 15,395,000. This accounts for approximately 14.17% of the total CO2 emissions in the country. The extensive use of flaring in Venezuela has contributed significantly to its carbon footprint, highlighting the need for alternative practices to mitigate environmental impact.
CO2 emissions from oil in Venezuela
In Venezuela, oil usage resulted in the production of 30,221,861 tons of CO2, accounting for 37.90% of the total CO2 emissions.
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