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

In 2024, United States ranked #2 out of 190 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e).

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

Name: United States: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
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In 2024, United States's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 300.82.

That's up 1.5% from 2023, the highest value since 2019.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 14.35 . United States ranks #2 globally out of 190 reporting countries. Within North America, it ranks #1 of 3.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 313.92; 2019
Trough: 273.46; 2011
1-year change: +1.5%
5-year change: -4.2%; -0.8% / yr
10-year change: +3.3%; +0.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
2024	300.8204
2023	296.3104
2022	289.5990
2021	290.2534
2020	283.1171
2019	313.9204
2018	299.0102
2017	281.4880
2016	285.2630
2015	295.2617

About Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from fugitive emissions (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 codes 1.A.1.bc Petroleum Refining - Manufacture of Solid Fuels and Other Energy Industries, 1.B.1 Solid Fuels, 1.B.2 Oil and Natural Gas, 5.B. 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.FE.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 Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024?: In 2024, United States's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 300.82, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United States's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?: United States's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rose 1.5% from 2023 to 2024.
How does United States rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?: In 2024, United States ranked #2 out of 190 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e).
How does United States's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?: The global average for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 14.35, so United States is above the world average. Within North America, it ranks #1 of 3.
What is Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (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 fugitive emissions (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 codes 1.A.1.bc Petroleum Refining - Manufacture of Solid Fuels and Other Energy Industries, 1.B.1 Solid Fuels, 1.B.2 Oil and Natural Gas, 5.B. 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.FE.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.