Energy consumption in the United States produced 4.8 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide (GtCO₂) in 2024 - a decrease of 0.4 percent from the previous year. U.S. CO₂ emissions from energy consumption have fallen by approximately 20 percent since 2005. Sources of emissions in the U.S. The main source of CO₂ emissions in the U.S. is the transportation sector. For many years, the power sector was the country’s biggest contributor to CO₂ emissions, but the transition towards cleaner energy sources and a shift away from coal-fired power generation – the most carbon intensive fossil fuel – have slashed emissions from this sector. Meanwhile, transportation emissions have continued to rise, except for an unprecedented drop in 2020 due to the outbreak of COVID-19. U.S. transportation emissions The U.S. is the biggest contributor to global transportation emissions by far. The states with the largest transportation-related emissions in the U.S. are Texas and California, which combined account for almost one quarter of total U.S. transportation emissions.

The average American was responsible for emitting 13.8 metric tons of carbon dioxide (tCO₂) in 2023. U.S. per capita fossil CO₂ emissions have fallen by more than 30 percent since 1990. Global per capita emission comparisons Despite per capita emissions in the U.S. falling notably in recent decades, they remain roughly three times above global average per capita CO₂ emissions. In fact, the average American emits more CO₂ in one day than the average Somalian does throughout the entire year. Additionally, while China is now the world’s biggest emitter, the average Chinese citizen’s annual carbon footprint is roughly half the average American’s. Which U.S. state has the largest carbon footprint? Per capita energy-related CO₂ emissions in the U.S. vary greatly by state. Wyoming was the biggest CO₂ emitter per capita in 2022, with 97 tCO₂ per person. The least-populated state’s high per capita emissions are mainly due to its heavily polluting coal industry. In contrast, New Yorkers had the one of the smallest carbon footprints in 2022, at less than nine tCO₂ per person.

United States CO2 Emissions: Tonnes of CO2 Equivalent per Capita per Year data was reported at 13.831 Tonne in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 14.240 Tonne for 2022. United States CO2 Emissions: Tonnes of CO2 Equivalent per Capita per Year data is updated yearly, averaging 19.743 Tonne from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2023, with 54 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 22.748 Tonne in 1973 and a record low of 13.475 Tonne in 2020. United States CO2 Emissions: Tonnes of CO2 Equivalent per Capita per Year data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by European Commission’s Directorate-General for Joint Research Centre. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.DG JRC.EDGAR: Environmental: Greenhouse Gas Emissions: CO2 Emissions: Annual.

CO2 Emissions in the United States increased to 4853780 KT in 2022 from 4768870 KT in 2021. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United States CO2 Emissions.

The USA: Carbon dioxide emissions per capita: The latest value from 2023 is 13.98 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per capita, a decline from 14.36 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per capita in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 4.76 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per capita, based on data from 189 countries. Historically, the average for the USA from 1970 to 2023 is 19.19 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per capita. The minimum value, 13.47 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per capita, was reached in 2020 while the maximum of 23.11 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per capita was recorded in 1973.

In 2024, the U.S. transportation sector produced about *** billion metric tons of CO₂ from energy consumption. While transportation has emerged as the largest source of CO₂ emissions from energy consumption since 2016, emissions from the electric power sector have experienced a notable decline. Evolving energy landscape In 2024, the U.S. electric power sector, once the country’s largest source of CO₂ emissions, generated approximately *** billion metric tons of CO₂, a ** percent decrease from its peak emissions in 2007. This decline can be attributed to the country's shift towards cleaner energy sources, such as natural gas and renewables, and the phasing out of coal. This has seen U.S. electricity generation from coal decrease by more than ** percent since 2010. U.S. contributions to global power emissions Despite the progress in reducing emissions from its power sector, the U.S. remains the second-largest emitter from electricity generation, globally. In 2023, the North American country was responsible for around ** percent of total global power sector emissions, with only China's power sector emitting more that year.

United States Total CO2 Emissions: Tonnes of CO2 Equivalent per Year: Agriculture data was reported at 6.315 Tonne mn in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6.349 Tonne mn for 2022. United States Total CO2 Emissions: Tonnes of CO2 Equivalent per Year: Agriculture data is updated yearly, averaging 5.016 Tonne mn from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2023, with 54 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.802 Tonne mn in 2020 and a record low of 3.017 Tonne mn in 1974. United States Total CO2 Emissions: Tonnes of CO2 Equivalent per Year: Agriculture data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by European Commission’s Directorate-General for Joint Research Centre. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.DG JRC.EDGAR: Environmental: Greenhouse Gas Emissions: CO2 Emissions: Annual.

United States US: CO2 Emissions data was reported at 5,254,279.285 kt in 2014. This records an increase from the previous number of 5,159,160.972 kt for 2013. United States US: CO2 Emissions data is updated yearly, averaging 4,823,403.118 kt from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2014, with 55 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,789,727.291 kt in 2005 and a record low of 2,880,505.507 kt in 1961. United States US: CO2 Emissions data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.World Bank.WDI: Environment: Pollution. Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring.; ; Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center, Environmental Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Tennessee, United States.; Gap-filled total;

United States CO2 Emissions: Tonnes of CO2 Equivalent per(GDP) Gross Domestic Productper Year data was reported at 0.190 Tonne/TH USD in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.199 Tonne/TH USD for 2022. United States CO2 Emissions: Tonnes of CO2 Equivalent per(GDP) Gross Domestic Productper Year data is updated yearly, averaging 0.319 Tonne/TH USD from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2023, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.450 Tonne/TH USD in 1990 and a record low of 0.190 Tonne/TH USD in 2023. United States CO2 Emissions: Tonnes of CO2 Equivalent per(GDP) Gross Domestic Productper Year data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by European Commission’s Directorate-General for Joint Research Centre. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.DG JRC.EDGAR: Environmental: Greenhouse Gas Emissions: CO2 Emissions: Annual.

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The USA: Carbon dioxide emissions, million metric tons of CO2 equivalent: The latest value from 2023 is 4682 Mt CO2 eq, a decline from 4787 Mt CO2 eq in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 198 Mt CO2 eq, based on data from 189 countries. Historically, the average for the USA from 1970 to 2023 is 5114 Mt CO2 eq. The minimum value, 4449 Mt CO2 eq, was reached in 1983 while the maximum of 5929 Mt CO2 eq was recorded in 2000.

U.S. transportation sector emissions from energy consumption decreased by almost 0.1 percent in 2024, to 1.86 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide (GtCO₂). The U.S. is the largest contributor to global transportation emissions, accounting for around 20 percent of the global total. Transportation is the main source of U.S. GHG emissions The transportation sector is the largest contributor to U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for roughly 29 percent of the total in 2022. Carbon dioxide is the primary greenhouse gas produced by the transportation sector. Road vehicle emissions in the U.S. The majority of U.S. transportation-related emissions are produced by road vehicles. Combined, light-duty trucks and passenger cars were responsible for almost 60 percent of total U.S. transportation sector emissions in 2022.

Total CO2 Emissions: Tonnes of CO2 Equivalent per Year: Power Industry data was reported at 1,463.281 Tonne mn in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1,580.189 Tonne mn for 2022. Total CO2 Emissions: Tonnes of CO2 Equivalent per Year: Power Industry data is updated yearly, averaging 1,885.938 Tonne mn from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2023, with 54 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,560.424 Tonne mn in 2001 and a record low of 1,082.100 Tonne mn in 1970. Total CO2 Emissions: Tonnes of CO2 Equivalent per Year: Power Industry data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by European Commission’s Directorate-General for Joint Research Centre. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.DG JRC.EDGAR: Environmental: Greenhouse Gas Emissions: CO2 Emissions: Annual.

This data set provides a 38-year, 1-km resolution inventory of annual on-road CO2 emissions for the conterminous United States based on roadway-level vehicle traffic data and state-specific emissions factors for multiple vehicle types on urban and rural roads as compiled in the Database of Road Transportation Emissions (DARTE). CO2 emissions from the on-road transportation sector are provided annually for 1980-2017 as a continuous surface at a spatial resolution of 1 km.

United States US: CO2 Emissions: Metric Tons per Capita data was reported at 16.491 Metric Ton in 2014. This records an increase from the previous number of 16.314 Metric Ton for 2013. United States US: CO2 Emissions: Metric Tons per Capita data is updated yearly, averaging 19.347 Metric Ton from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2014, with 55 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 22.511 Metric Ton in 1973 and a record low of 15.681 Metric Ton in 1961. United States US: CO2 Emissions: Metric Tons per Capita data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.World Bank.WDI: Environment: Pollution. Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring.; ; Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center, Environmental Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Tennessee, United States.; Weighted average;

Graph and download economic data for Industrial Carbon Dioxide Emissions, All Fuels for Texas (EMISSCO2TOTVICTOTXA) from 1970 to 2021 about carbon dioxide emissions, fuels, TX, industry, and USA.

Annual state-level estimates of energy consumption, prices, and expenditures for jet fuel.

This API provides data back to 1990 and projections annually, monthly, and quarterly for 18 months. Summarizes CO2 emissions from coal, fossil fuels, natural gas, and petroleum and other liquid fuels.Users of the EIA API are required to obtain an API Key via this registration form: http://www.eia.gov/beta/api/register.cfm

Monthly carbon dioxide emissions from energy consumption in the United States typically follow a similar pattern each year. Emissions usually peak in January and drop to lows in April. Monthly emissions throughout 2020 were lower than normal due to the outbreak of COVID-19, with emissions in April of that year almost ** MtCO₂ below what they were in the same month in 2019. In January 2024, emissions stood at *** MtCO₂.

United States Total CO2 Emissions: Tonnes of CO2 Equivalent per Year: Processes data was reported at 162.521 Tonne mn in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 163.128 Tonne mn for 2022. United States Total CO2 Emissions: Tonnes of CO2 Equivalent per Year: Processes data is updated yearly, averaging 142.649 Tonne mn from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2023, with 54 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 163.128 Tonne mn in 2022 and a record low of 106.677 Tonne mn in 1982. United States Total CO2 Emissions: Tonnes of CO2 Equivalent per Year: Processes data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by European Commission’s Directorate-General for Joint Research Centre. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.DG JRC.EDGAR: Environmental: Greenhouse Gas Emissions: CO2 Emissions: Annual.