Co2 emissions fossil land in United States
United States: Co2 emissions fossil land was 4.90 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4.90 billion
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
2nd
of 215 countries
All-time high
6.13 billion
in 2005
All-time low
19.79 million
in 1850
Years of data
175
1850–2024
Co2 emissions fossil land in United States, 1850–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co2 emissions fossil land in United States is 4.90 billion, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 0.3% on the previous year and down 11.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co2 emissions fossil land in United States peaked at 6.13 billion in 2005 and was at its lowest, 19.79 million, in 1850.
United States ranks 2nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 34.08 million | 19.79 million | 45.32 million | 10 |
| 1860s | 62.10 million | 45.68 million | 93.70 million | 10 |
| 1870s | 133.69 million | 98.62 million | 175.47 million | 10 |
| 1880s | 274.59 million | 198.86 million | 374.42 million | 10 |
| 1890s | 479.89 million | 402.41 million | 626.82 million | 10 |
| 1900s | 940.33 million | 664.13 million | 1.21 billion | 10 |
| 1910s | 1.45 billion | 1.27 billion | 1.75 billion | 10 |
| 1920s | 1.76 billion | 1.43 billion | 1.96 billion | 10 |
| 1930s | 1.55 billion | 1.26 billion | 1.79 billion | 10 |
| 1940s | 2.27 billion | 1.87 billion | 2.58 billion | 10 |
| 1950s | 2.68 billion | 2.49 billion | 2.86 billion | 10 |
| 1960s | 3.37 billion | 2.89 billion | 4.04 billion | 10 |
| 1970s | 4.63 billion | 4.34 billion | 4.91 billion | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.60 billion | 4.31 billion | 4.96 billion | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.43 billion | 5.08 billion | 5.80 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.97 billion | 5.49 billion | 6.13 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.40 billion | 5.20 billion | 5.67 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.92 billion | 4.69 billion | 5.06 billion | 5 |
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More climate change data for United States
- Share co2 vs population 4.14 (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 vs gdp 14.2 (2024)
- Cumulative co emissions 434.87 billion (2024)
- Co emissions per capita 14.2 (2024)
- Co2 per capita vs renewable electricity 14.2 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co2 emissions fossil land in United States?
- Co2 emissions fossil land in United States was 4.90 billion in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co2 emissions fossil land recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 6.13 billion in 2005.
- What is the lowest co2 emissions fossil land recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.79 million in 1850.
- How does United States rank for co2 emissions fossil land?
- United States ranks 2nd out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co2 emissions fossil land rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.3%. 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 Co2 emissions fossil land. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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