How does United States rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?

In 2024, United States ranked #2 out of 193 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e).

United States: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

Name: United States: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
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In 2024, United States's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 557.85.

That's up 1.2% from 2023, the highest value since 2022.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 16.92 . United States ranks #2 globally out of 193 reporting countries. Within North America, it ranks #1 of 3.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 626.90; 2005
Trough: 511.95; 2012
1-year change: +1.2%
5-year change: -5.8%; -1.2% / yr
10-year change: -6.8%; -0.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
2024	557.8452
2023	551.2777
2022	591.7379
2021	563.2469
2020	548.6177
2019	592.5033
2018	599.6311
2017	545.7853
2016	547.7544
2015	565.6260

About Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the building sector (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 codes 1.A.4 Residential and other sectors, 1.A.5 Non-Specified. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).

Indicator code: EN.GHG.CO2.BU.MT.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 from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024?: In 2024, United States's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 557.85, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United States's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?: United States's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rose 1.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does United States rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?: In 2024, United States ranked #2 out of 193 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e).
How does United States's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?: The global average for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 16.92, so United States is above the world average. Within North America, it ranks #1 of 3.
What is Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) and how is it measured?: A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the building sector (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 codes 1.A.4 Residential and other sectors, 1.A.5 Non-Specified. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).

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