What is annual co₂ emissions from cement in United States?

Annual co₂ emissions from cement in United States was 37.27 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from cement recorded in United States?

The highest recorded value was 46.85 million tonnes in 2006.

What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from cement recorded in United States?

The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1800.

How does United States rank for annual co₂ emissions from cement?

United States ranks 5th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.

Is annual co₂ emissions from cement rising or falling in United States?

Over the last ten years it is down 5.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this United States data come from?

The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions from cement. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in United States

Name: Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in United States
Creator: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

United States: Annual CO₂ emissions from cement was 37.27 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

37.27 million tonnes

Change on year

down 8.3%

World rank

5th

of 211 countries

All-time high

46.85 million tonnes

in 2006

All-time low

0 tonnes

in 1800

Years of data

225

1800–2024

Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in United States, 1800–2024

Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

In 2024, annual co₂ emissions from cement in United States stood at 37.27 million tonnes.

The figure is down 8.3% on the previous year and down 5.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from cement in United States peaked at 46.85 million tonnes in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1800.

That places United States 5th out of 211 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1800s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1810s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1820s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1830s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1840s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1850s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1860s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1870s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1880s	372,913 tonnes	172,324 tonnes	581,910 tonnes	10
1890s	816,438 tonnes	665,041 tonnes	1.29 million tonnes	10
1900s	3.38 million tonnes	1.39 million tonnes	5.95 million tonnes	10
1910s	7.59 million tonnes	6.41 million tonnes	8.37 million tonnes	10
1920s	12.79 million tonnes	8.82 million tonnes	15.42 million tonnes	10
1930s	9.13 million tonnes	5.59 million tonnes	14.29 million tonnes	10
1940s	13.98 million tonnes	8.03 million tonnes	18.79 million tonnes	10
1950s	25.20 million tonnes	20.12 million tonnes	30.23 million tonnes	10
1960s	32.43 million tonnes	28.70 million tonnes	35.70 million tonnes	10
1970s	34.90 million tonnes	30.46 million tonnes	36.92 million tonnes	10
1980s	32.07 million tonnes	28.44 million tonnes	33.26 million tonnes	10
1990s	36.30 million tonnes	32.74 million tonnes	40.24 million tonnes	10
2000s	42.50 million tonnes	29.61 million tonnes	46.85 million tonnes	10
2010s	37.43 million tonnes	31.45 million tonnes	40.90 million tonnes	10
2020s	40.36 million tonnes	37.27 million tonnes	41.88 million tonnes	5

Countries ranked near United States

2 India 185.97 million tonnes compare
3 Vietnam 44.49 million tonnes compare
4 Turkey 42.18 million tonnes compare
6 Iran 36.96 million tonnes compare
7 Indonesia 30.02 million tonnes compare
8 Saudi Arabia 29.38 million tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 211 places →

More climate change data for United States

Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 4.1% (2100)
Population growth 0.5% (2025)
Population, total 341.79 million (2025)
Urban population growth 0.6% (2025)
Urban population 274.08 million (2025)
Urban population 80.2% (2025)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 14.2 tonnes per person (2024)
Cumulative CO₂ emissions 434.87 billion tonnes (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita 14.2 tonnes per person (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 14.2 tonnes per person (2024)

All data for United States →

Frequently asked questions

What is annual co₂ emissions from cement in United States?: Annual co₂ emissions from cement in United States was 37.27 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from cement recorded in United States?: The highest recorded value was 46.85 million tonnes in 2006.
What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from cement recorded in United States?: The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1800.
How does United States rank for annual co₂ emissions from cement?: United States ranks 5th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
Is annual co₂ emissions from cement rising or falling in United States?: Over the last ten years it is down 5.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United States data come from?: The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions from cement. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Annual CO₂ emissions from cement
Unit: tonnes
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 211 places, 24,035 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from cement, measured in tonnes.