Consumption co2 emissions in United States
United States: Consumption co2 emissions was 5.43 billion in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
5.43 billion
Change on year
down 2.4%
World rank
2nd
of 120 countries
All-time high
6.66 billion
in 2005
All-time low
4.97 billion
in 1991
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Consumption co2 emissions in United States, 1990–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for consumption co2 emissions in United States is 5.43 billion, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 2.4% on the previous year and down 3.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, consumption co2 emissions in United States peaked at 6.66 billion in 2005 and was at its lowest, 4.97 billion, in 1991.
That places United States 2nd out of 120 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
Consumption co2 emissions in United States, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5.05 billion | — |
| 1991 | 4.97 billion | -1.5% |
| 1992 | 5.19 billion | +4.3% |
| 1993 | 5.23 billion | +0.8% |
| 1994 | 5.32 billion | +1.8% |
| 1995 | 5.39 billion | +1.2% |
| 1996 | 5.55 billion | +2.9% |
| 1997 | 5.64 billion | +1.7% |
| 1998 | 5.84 billion | +3.6% |
| 1999 | 5.94 billion | +1.7% |
| 2000 | 6.23 billion | +4.9% |
| 2001 | 6.15 billion | -1.3% |
| 2002 | 6.27 billion | +2.0% |
| 2003 | 6.44 billion | +2.6% |
| 2004 | 6.56 billion | +1.9% |
| 2005 | 6.66 billion | +1.5% |
| 2006 | 6.62 billion | -0.6% |
| 2007 | 6.53 billion | -1.4% |
| 2008 | 6.22 billion | -4.7% |
| 2009 | 5.73 billion | -7.9% |
| 2010 | 5.89 billion | +2.9% |
| 2011 | 5.74 billion | -2.6% |
| 2012 | 5.55 billion | -3.3% |
| 2013 | 5.64 billion | +1.6% |
| 2014 | 5.76 billion | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 5.69 billion | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 5.56 billion | -2.4% |
| 2017 | 5.53 billion | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 5.68 billion | +2.9% |
| 2019 | 5.58 billion | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 5.10 billion | -8.5% |
| 2021 | 5.49 billion | +7.6% |
| 2022 | 5.57 billion | +1.4% |
| 2023 | 5.43 billion | -2.4% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 5.43 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 77.36 million, 70.2× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.41 billion | 4.97 billion | 5.94 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.34 billion | 5.73 billion | 6.66 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.66 billion | 5.53 billion | 5.89 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.40 billion | 5.10 billion | 5.57 billion | 4 |
Countries ranked near United States
More climate change data for United States
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 274,482 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 60,922 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 213,560 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 229.89 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 7,627 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 107,381 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 89,068 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 18,313 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 336.11 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 654.05 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is consumption co2 emissions in United States?
- Consumption co2 emissions in United States was 5.43 billion in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest consumption co2 emissions recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 6.66 billion in 2005.
- What is the lowest consumption co2 emissions recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.97 billion in 1991.
- How does United States rank for consumption co2 emissions?
- United States ranks 2nd out of 120 countries with data for 2023.
- Is consumption co2 emissions rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this United States data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Consumption co2 emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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