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

In 2024, United States ranked #3 out of 193 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e).

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

Name: United States: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
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In 2024, United States's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 443.92.

That's up 0.7% from 2023, the highest value since 2022.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 33.27 . United States ranks #3 globally out of 193 reporting countries. Within North America, it ranks #1 of 3.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 495.82; 2006
Trough: 407.54; 2009
1-year change: +0.7%
5-year change: +1.1%; +0.2% / yr
10-year change: +1.5%; +0.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
2024	443.9249
2023	440.9429
2022	455.5679
2021	445.7564
2020	437.4557
2019	439.0522
2018	454.0616
2017	429.4054
2016	439.0239
2015	433.8849

About Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from industrial combustion (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 code 1.A.2 Manufacturing Industries and Construction. 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.IC.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 Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024?: In 2024, United States's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 443.92, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United States's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?: United States's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rose 0.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does United States rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?: In 2024, United States ranked #3 out of 193 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e).
How does United States's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?: The global average for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 33.27, so United States is above the world average. Within North America, it ranks #1 of 3.
What is Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (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 industrial combustion (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 code 1.A.2 Manufacturing Industries and Construction. 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.IC.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.