Total ghg emissions excluding lufc in United States
United States: Total ghg emissions excluding lufc was 5.59 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
5.59 billion
Change on year
down 0.2%
World rank
2nd
of 198 countries
All-time high
6.81 billion
in 2007
All-time low
76.98 million
in 1850
Years of data
175
1850–2024
Total ghg emissions excluding lufc in United States, 1850–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total ghg emissions excluding lufc in United States is 5.59 billion, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.2% on the previous year and down 9.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total ghg emissions excluding lufc in United States peaked at 6.81 billion in 2007 and was at its lowest, 76.98 million, in 1850.
United States ranks 2nd of 198 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total ghg emissions excluding lufc in United States, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 76.98 million | — |
| 1851 | 83.44 million | +8.4% |
| 1852 | 86.95 million | +4.2% |
| 1853 | 91.81 million | +5.6% |
| 1854 | 96.28 million | +4.9% |
| 1855 | 102.99 million | +7.0% |
| 1856 | 106.16 million | +3.1% |
| 1857 | 108.39 million | +2.1% |
| 1858 | 110.16 million | +1.6% |
| 1859 | 115.36 million | +4.7% |
| 1860 | 118.83 million | +3.0% |
| 1861 | 117.49 million | -1.1% |
| 1862 | 120.08 million | +2.2% |
| 1863 | 128.90 million | +7.3% |
| 1864 | 133.82 million | +3.8% |
| 1865 | 134.65 million | +0.6% |
| 1866 | 135.69 million | +0.8% |
| 1867 | 151.47 million | +11.6% |
| 1868 | 162.62 million | +7.4% |
| 1869 | 175.84 million | +8.1% |
| 1870 | 181.93 million | +3.5% |
| 1871 | 187.02 million | +2.8% |
| 1872 | 213.22 million | +14.0% |
| 1873 | 228.25 million | +7.1% |
| 1874 | 222.89 million | -2.3% |
| 1875 | 225.00 million | +0.9% |
| 1876 | 222.22 million | -1.2% |
| 1877 | 238.60 million | +7.4% |
| 1878 | 235.35 million | -1.4% |
| 1879 | 270.76 million | +15.0% |
| 1880 | 296.85 million | +9.6% |
| 1881 | 309.26 million | +4.2% |
| 1882 | 336.89 million | +8.9% |
| 1883 | 357.15 million | +6.0% |
| 1884 | 371.91 million | +4.1% |
| 1885 | 376.53 million | +1.2% |
| 1886 | 392.92 million | +4.4% |
| 1887 | 414.65 million | +5.5% |
| 1888 | 487.92 million | +17.7% |
| 1889 | 444.96 million | -8.8% |
| 1890 | 518.98 million | +16.6% |
| 1891 | 547.15 million | +5.4% |
| 1892 | 572.50 million | +4.6% |
| 1893 | 576.23 million | +0.7% |
| 1894 | 543.76 million | -5.6% |
| 1895 | 604.49 million | +11.2% |
| 1896 | 604.92 million | +0.1% |
| 1897 | 626.02 million | +3.5% |
| 1898 | 675.60 million | +7.9% |
| 1899 | 764.36 million | +13.1% |
| 1900 | 805.24 million | +5.3% |
| 1901 | 870.64 million | +8.1% |
| 1902 | 918.67 million | +5.5% |
| 1903 | 1.06 billion | +15.7% |
| 1904 | 1.05 billion | -1.3% |
| 1905 | 1.17 billion | +11.1% |
| 1906 | 1.22 billion | +4.8% |
| 1907 | 1.41 billion | +15.3% |
| 1908 | 1.24 billion | -11.9% |
| 1909 | 1.37 billion | +10.2% |
| 1910 | 1.49 billion | +8.7% |
| 1911 | 1.47 billion | -0.9% |
| 1912 | 1.57 billion | +6.4% |
| 1913 | 1.68 billion | +7.1% |
| 1914 | 1.54 billion | -8.2% |
| 1915 | 1.59 billion | +3.6% |
| 1916 | 1.76 billion | +10.5% |
| 1917 | 1.93 billion | +9.6% |
| 1918 | 2.01 billion | +4.3% |
| 1919 | 1.72 billion | -14.8% |
| 1920 | 2.00 billion | +16.8% |
| 1921 | 1.66 billion | -17.4% |
| 1922 | 1.67 billion | +0.8% |
| 1923 | 2.18 billion | +30.7% |
| 1924 | 1.96 billion | -10.0% |
| 1925 | 2.01 billion | +2.6% |
| 1926 | 2.18 billion | +8.1% |
| 1927 | 2.13 billion | -2.3% |
| 1928 | 2.09 billion | -1.7% |
| 1929 | 2.24 billion | +7.0% |
| 1930 | 2.00 billion | -10.8% |
| 1931 | 1.71 billion | -14.4% |
| 1932 | 1.46 billion | -14.7% |
| 1933 | 1.56 billion | +6.9% |
| 1934 | 1.66 billion | +6.2% |
| 1935 | 1.72 billion | +3.7% |
| 1936 | 1.96 billion | +14.2% |
| 1937 | 2.05 billion | +4.4% |
| 1938 | 1.74 billion | -14.9% |
| 1939 | 1.91 billion | +9.8% |
| 1940 | 2.14 billion | +11.8% |
| 1941 | 2.33 billion | +8.9% |
| 1942 | 2.51 billion | +7.5% |
| 1943 | 2.59 billion | +3.4% |
| 1944 | 2.79 billion | +7.5% |
| 1945 | 2.70 billion | -3.2% |
| 1946 | 2.59 billion | -4.0% |
| 1947 | 2.85 billion | +10.0% |
| 1948 | 2.96 billion | +3.9% |
| 1949 | 2.51 billion | -15.3% |
| 1950 | 2.92 billion | +16.6% |
| 1951 | 3.02 billion | +3.1% |
| 1952 | 2.95 billion | -2.2% |
| 1953 | 3.03 billion | +2.6% |
| 1954 | 2.90 billion | -4.1% |
| 1955 | 3.18 billion | +9.4% |
| 1956 | 3.33 billion | +4.9% |
| 1957 | 3.32 billion | -0.4% |
| 1958 | 3.24 billion | -2.5% |
| 1959 | 3.34 billion | +3.3% |
| 1960 | 3.43 billion | +2.6% |
| 1961 | 3.44 billion | +0.1% |
| 1962 | 3.57 billion | +4.0% |
| 1963 | 3.74 billion | +4.6% |
| 1964 | 3.91 billion | +4.6% |
| 1965 | 4.07 billion | +4.3% |
| 1966 | 4.28 billion | +5.1% |
| 1967 | 4.45 billion | +3.9% |
| 1968 | 4.62 billion | +3.8% |
| 1969 | 4.85 billion | +5.0% |
| 1970 | 5.14 billion | +5.9% |
| 1971 | 5.16 billion | +0.5% |
| 1972 | 5.39 billion | +4.3% |
| 1973 | 5.60 billion | +3.9% |
| 1974 | 5.41 billion | -3.4% |
| 1975 | 5.20 billion | -3.9% |
| 1976 | 5.42 billion | +4.3% |
| 1977 | 5.54 billion | +2.3% |
| 1978 | 5.69 billion | +2.7% |
| 1979 | 5.73 billion | +0.6% |
| 1980 | 5.54 billion | -3.3% |
| 1981 | 5.34 billion | -3.6% |
| 1982 | 5.10 billion | -4.5% |
| 1983 | 5.12 billion | +0.4% |
| 1984 | 5.26 billion | +2.8% |
| 1985 | 5.27 billion | +0.2% |
| 1986 | 5.27 billion | -0.0% |
| 1987 | 5.47 billion | +3.8% |
| 1988 | 5.68 billion | +3.9% |
| 1989 | 5.74 billion | +1.1% |
| 1990 | 5.89 billion | +2.5% |
| 1991 | 5.82 billion | -1.1% |
| 1992 | 5.93 billion | +1.8% |
| 1993 | 6.03 billion | +1.7% |
| 1994 | 6.12 billion | +1.4% |
| 1995 | 6.17 billion | +0.8% |
| 1996 | 6.34 billion | +2.8% |
| 1997 | 6.41 billion | +1.1% |
| 1998 | 6.45 billion | +0.7% |
| 1999 | 6.51 billion | +0.8% |
| 2000 | 6.72 billion | +3.4% |
| 2001 | 6.58 billion | -2.2% |
| 2002 | 6.60 billion | +0.3% |
| 2003 | 6.66 billion | +1.0% |
| 2004 | 6.77 billion | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 6.79 billion | +0.3% |
| 2006 | 6.72 billion | -1.0% |
| 2007 | 6.81 billion | +1.3% |
| 2008 | 6.61 billion | -2.8% |
| 2009 | 6.14 billion | -7.2% |
| 2010 | 6.31 billion | +2.8% |
| 2011 | 6.19 billion | -1.9% |
| 2012 | 5.96 billion | -3.6% |
| 2013 | 6.11 billion | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 6.18 billion | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 6.01 billion | -2.8% |
| 2016 | 5.85 billion | -2.6% |
| 2017 | 5.82 billion | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 6.01 billion | +3.3% |
| 2019 | 5.90 billion | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 5.31 billion | -10.0% |
| 2021 | 5.68 billion | +6.9% |
| 2022 | 5.73 billion | +0.9% |
| 2023 | 5.61 billion | -2.1% |
| 2024 | 5.59 billion | -0.2% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 5.59 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 39.18 million, 142.8× the median. (67 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 97.85 million | 76.98 million | 115.36 million | 10 |
| 1860s | 137.94 million | 117.49 million | 175.84 million | 10 |
| 1870s | 222.53 million | 181.93 million | 270.76 million | 10 |
| 1880s | 378.91 million | 296.85 million | 487.92 million | 10 |
| 1890s | 603.40 million | 518.98 million | 764.36 million | 10 |
| 1900s | 1.11 billion | 805.24 million | 1.41 billion | 10 |
| 1910s | 1.68 billion | 1.47 billion | 2.01 billion | 10 |
| 1920s | 2.01 billion | 1.66 billion | 2.24 billion | 10 |
| 1930s | 1.78 billion | 1.46 billion | 2.05 billion | 10 |
| 1940s | 2.60 billion | 2.14 billion | 2.96 billion | 10 |
| 1950s | 3.12 billion | 2.90 billion | 3.34 billion | 10 |
| 1960s | 4.04 billion | 3.43 billion | 4.85 billion | 10 |
| 1970s | 5.43 billion | 5.14 billion | 5.73 billion | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.38 billion | 5.10 billion | 5.74 billion | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.17 billion | 5.82 billion | 6.51 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.64 billion | 6.14 billion | 6.81 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.03 billion | 5.82 billion | 6.31 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.58 billion | 5.31 billion | 5.73 billion | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is total ghg emissions excluding lufc in United States?
- Total ghg emissions excluding lufc in United States was 5.59 billion in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total ghg emissions excluding lufc recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 6.81 billion in 2007.
- What is the lowest total ghg emissions excluding lufc recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 76.98 million in 1850.
- How does United States rank for total ghg emissions excluding lufc?
- United States ranks 2nd out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total ghg emissions excluding lufc rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.5%. 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 Total ghg emissions excluding lufc. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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