CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in United States
United States: CO₂ emissions embedded in trade was 513.25 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in United States, 1990–2023
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, co₂ emissions embedded in trade in United States stood at 513.25 million tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.5% on the previous year and up 212.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions embedded in trade in United States peaked at 573.60 million tonnes in 2006 and was at its lowest, -102.03 million tonnes, in 1991.
United States ranks 1st of 120 countries on this measure, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -15.55 million tonnes | -102.03 million tonnes | 137.17 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 369.81 million tonnes | 206.54 million tonnes | 573.60 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 266.48 million tonnes | 164.29 million tonnes | 344.16 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 476.63 million tonnes | 413.13 million tonnes | 513.25 million tonnes | 4 |
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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 co₂ emissions embedded in trade in United States?
- Co₂ emissions embedded in trade in United States was 513.25 million tonnes in 2023, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions embedded in trade recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 573.60 million tonnes in 2006.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions embedded in trade recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was -102.03 million tonnes in 1991.
- How does United States rank for co₂ emissions embedded in trade?
- United States ranks 1st out of 120 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions embedded in trade rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 212.4%. 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 CO₂ emissions embedded in trade. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual net carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions embedded in trade, measured in tonnes.