How does United States rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita)?

In 2024, United States ranked #15 out of 203 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita).

United States: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita)

Name: United States: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita)
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In 2024, United States's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita) was 13.62.

That's down 0.7% from 2023, the highest value since 2023.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 4.50 . United States ranks #15 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within North America, it ranks #2 of 3.

Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 19.92; 2005
Trough: 13.47; 2020
1-year change: -0.7%
5-year change: -9.5%; -2.0% / yr
10-year change: -17.1%; -1.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita)
2024	13.6196
2023	13.7119
2022	14.4177
2021	14.3161
2020	13.4716
2019	15.0440
2018	15.5796
2017	15.1847
2016	15.5045
2015	15.9501

About Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita)

Total annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the agriculture, energy, waste, and industrial sectors, excluding LULUCF, standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values divided by the economy's population. This measure excludes GHG fluxes caused by Land Use Change Land Use and Forestry (LULUCF), as these fluxes have larger uncertainties.

Indicator code: EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5 • Category: Environment

Environmental data note: Environmental indicators like CO2 emissions often lag by 2–3 years due to the complexity of data collection. Values represent actual measured or estimated emissions, not policy targets.

Frequently asked questions

What was United States's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita) in 2024?: In 2024, United States's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita) was 13.62, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United States's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita) rising or falling?: United States's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita) fell 0.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does United States rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita)?: In 2024, United States ranked #15 out of 203 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita).
How does United States's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita) compare to the world average?: The global average for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita) in 2024 was 4.50, so United States is above the world average. Within North America, it ranks #2 of 3.
What is Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita) and how is it measured?: Total annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the agriculture, energy, waste, and industrial sectors, excluding LULUCF, standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values divided by the economy's population. This measure excludes GHG fluxes caused by Land Use Change Land Use and Forestry (LULUCF), as these fluxes have larger uncertainties.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.