Annual CO₂ emissions from other industry in United States
United States: Annual CO₂ emissions from other industry was 135.34 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Annual CO₂ emissions from other industry in United States, 1904–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual co₂ emissions from other industry in United States is 135.34 million tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 4.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from other industry in United States peaked at 168.47 million tonnes in 1999 and was at its lowest, 1.32 million tonnes, in 1932.
That places United States 2nd out of 46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 2.03 million tonnes | 1.83 million tonnes | 2.35 million tonnes | 6 |
| 1910s | 2.36 million tonnes | 2.13 million tonnes | 2.71 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1920s | 2.67 million tonnes | 1.69 million tonnes | 3.08 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1930s | 2.08 million tonnes | 1.32 million tonnes | 2.86 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 4.14 million tonnes | 3.23 million tonnes | 4.84 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 6.33 million tonnes | 4.99 million tonnes | 8.29 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 10.79 million tonnes | 8.58 million tonnes | 13.42 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 13.52 million tonnes | 12.76 million tonnes | 14.38 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 10.83 million tonnes | 9.39 million tonnes | 12.62 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 139.15 million tonnes | 121.97 million tonnes | 168.47 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 149.30 million tonnes | 119.74 million tonnes | 164.91 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 133.50 million tonnes | 122.48 million tonnes | 146.81 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 133.37 million tonnes | 125.17 million tonnes | 139.05 million tonnes | 5 |
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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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from other industry in United States?
- Annual co₂ emissions from other industry in United States was 135.34 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 other industry recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 168.47 million tonnes in 1999.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from other industry recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.32 million tonnes in 1932.
- How does United States rank for annual co₂ emissions from other industry?
- United States ranks 2nd out of 46 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from other industry rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.8%. 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 other industry. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from other industry sources, measured in tonnes.