How does United States rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)?

In 2024, United States ranked #2 out of 203 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e).

United States: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)

Name: United States: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)
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In 2024, United States's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 4,632.16.

That's up 0.3% from 2023, the highest value since 2022.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 187.08 . United States ranks #2 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within North America, it ranks #1 of 3.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 5,888.17; 2005
Trough: 4,466.88; 2020
1-year change: +0.3%
5-year change: -6.8%; -1.4% / yr
10-year change: -11.7%; -1.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)
2024	4,632.1649
2023	4,618.2675
2022	4,815.7665
2021	4,754.3785
2020	4,466.8765
2019	4,967.9122
2018	5,118.3744
2017	4,959.4579
2016	5,028.9520
2015	5,132.9841

About Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the agriculture, energy, waste, and industrial sectors, excluding LULUCF.. 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.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 (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in 2024?: In 2024, United States's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 4,632.16, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United States's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?: United States's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rose 0.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does United States rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)?: In 2024, United States ranked #2 out of 203 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e).
How does United States's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?: The global average for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 187.08, so United States is above the world average. Within North America, it ranks #1 of 3.
What is Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (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 agriculture, energy, waste, and industrial sectors, excluding LULUCF.. 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.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.