Carbon price vs share emissions in United States

United States: Carbon price vs share emissions was 24.57 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
24.57
Change on year
down 8.1%
World rank
36th
of 200 countries
All-time high
26.74
in 2024
All-time low
0
in 1990
Years of data
36
1990–2025

Carbon price vs share emissions in United States, 1990–2025

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for carbon price vs share emissions in United States is 24.57, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.1% on the previous year and up 90.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, carbon price vs share emissions in United States peaked at 26.74 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.

That places United States 36th out of 200 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0 0 0 10
2000s 0.4267 0 4.27 10
2010s 9.92 2.47 15.47 10
2020s 22.41 15.87 26.74 6

Countries ranked near United States

  1. 33 New Zealand 35.16 compare
  2. 34 Canada 26.46 compare
  3. 35 Australia 25.01 compare
  4. 37 Singapore 18.83 compare
  5. 38 South Africa 16.83 compare
  6. 39 China 10.11 compare

See the full ranking of 200 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is carbon price vs share emissions in United States?
Carbon price vs share emissions in United States was 24.57 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest carbon price vs share emissions recorded in United States?
The highest recorded value was 26.74 in 2024.
What is the lowest carbon price vs share emissions recorded in United States?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
How does United States rank for carbon price vs share emissions?
United States ranks 36th out of 200 countries with data for 2025.
Is carbon price vs share emissions rising or falling in United States?
Over the last ten years it is up 90.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United States data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Carbon price vs share emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Carbon price vs share emissions
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
200 places, 7,200 data points, 1990–2025
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