What is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in United States?

Co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in United States was 2.19 billion tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in United States?

The highest recorded value was 2.58 billion tonnes in 2005.

What is the lowest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in United States?

The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1800.

How does United States rank for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry?

United States ranks 1st out of 215 countries with data for 2024.

Is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry rising or falling in United States?

Over the last ten years it is down 1.0%. 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 by fuel or industry. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in United States

Name: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry 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: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry was 2.19 billion tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

2.19 billion tonnes

Change on year

down 0.5%

World rank

1st

of 215 countries

All-time high

2.58 billion tonnes

in 2005

All-time low

0 tonnes

in 1800

Years of data

225

1800–2024

CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in United States, 1800–2024

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

Analysis

United States recorded 2.19 billion tonnes for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in 2024.

The figure is down 0.5% on the previous year and down 1.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in United States peaked at 2.58 billion tonnes in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1800.

United States ranks 1st of 215 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
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	1.13 million tonnes	201,536 tonnes	1.73 million tonnes	10
1870s	4.07 million tonnes	2.02 million tonnes	7.86 million tonnes	10
1880s	10.51 million tonnes	8.13 million tonnes	13.54 million tonnes	10
1890s	20.79 million tonnes	17.79 million tonnes	23.84 million tonnes	10
1900s	48.89 million tonnes	24.65 million tonnes	73.24 million tonnes	10
1910s	122.44 million tonnes	83.93 million tonnes	179.22 million tonnes	10
1920s	335.22 million tonnes	230.65 million tonnes	445.60 million tonnes	10
1930s	420.40 million tonnes	337.65 million tonnes	513.63 million tonnes	10
1940s	696.89 million tonnes	557.62 million tonnes	874.35 million tonnes	10
1950s	1.10 billion tonnes	896.80 million tonnes	1.26 billion tonnes	10
1960s	1.47 billion tonnes	1.28 billion tonnes	1.78 billion tonnes	10
1970s	2.27 billion tonnes	2.04 billion tonnes	2.50 billion tonnes	10
1980s	2.05 billion tonnes	1.93 billion tonnes	2.21 billion tonnes	10
1990s	2.21 billion tonnes	2.08 billion tonnes	2.37 billion tonnes	10
2000s	2.47 billion tonnes	2.24 billion tonnes	2.58 billion tonnes	10
2010s	2.24 billion tonnes	2.15 billion tonnes	2.31 billion tonnes	10
2020s	2.15 billion tonnes	1.99 billion tonnes	2.20 billion tonnes	5

Countries ranked near United States

2 China 1.71 billion tonnes compare
3 India 747.33 million tonnes compare
4 Saudi Arabia 451.46 million tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 215 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 co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in United States?: Co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in United States was 2.19 billion tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in United States?: The highest recorded value was 2.58 billion tonnes in 2005.
What is the lowest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in United States?: The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1800.
How does United States rank for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry?: United States ranks 1st out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
Is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry rising or falling in United States?: Over the last ten years it is down 1.0%. 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 by fuel or industry. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry
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: 215 places, 21,740 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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