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

In , United States's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) was 155.72.

That's down 1.1% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 15.70 . United States ranks #3 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within North America, it ranks #1 of 3.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

United States Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) trend

Highlights

Peak
162.76
Trough
120.25
1-year change
-1.1%
5-year change
-1.9%
-0.4% / yr
10-year change
+7.2%
+0.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e)
155.7201
157.4261
162.7625
157.8205
158.0666
158.7536
150.8904
149.1982
145.2977
146.8135

About Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from industrial processes including IPCC 2006 codes 2.A.1 Cement production, 2.A.2 Lime production, 2.A.3 Glass Production, 2.A.4 Other Process Uses of Carbonates, 2.B Chemical Industry, 2.C Metal Industry, 2.D Non-Energy Products from Fuels and Solvent Use, 2.E Electronics Industry, 2.F Product Uses as Substitutes for Ozone Depleting Substances, 2.G Other Product Manufacture and Use and 5.A Indirect N2O emissions from the atmospheric deposition of nitrogen in NOx and NH3). 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.IP.MT.CE.AR5Category: 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 Processes (Mt CO2e) in 2024?
In 2024, United States's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) was 155.72, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United States's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?
United States's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) fell 1.1% from 2023 to 2024.
How does United States rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e)?
In 2024, United States ranked #3 out of 203 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e).
How does United States's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?
The global average for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 15.70, so United States is above the world average. Within North America, it ranks #1 of 3.
What is Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Processes (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 processes including IPCC 2006 codes 2.A.1 Cement production, 2.A.2 Lime production, 2.A.3 Glass Production, 2.A.4 Other Process Uses of Carbonates, 2.B Chemical Industry, 2.C Metal Industry, 2.D Non-Energy Products from Fuels and Solvent Use, 2.E Electronics Industry, 2.F Product Uses as Substitutes for Ozone Depleting Substances, 2.G Other Product Manufacture and Use and 5.A Indirect N2O emissions from the atmospheric deposition of nitrogen in NOx and NH3). 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.IP.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.