🇺🇸
United States
-1.2% YoYNorth America | Global Rank #2
Annual CO2 Emissions
4.9 Gt
Per Capita
14.2t
Global Share
13.0%
Population
334M
Overview
The United States has the highest per capita emissions among major economies at 14.2 tonnes per person. While total emissions are declining, the country remains the second-largest emitter globally.
Top Emitting Sectors
TransportationPower GenerationIndustry
Per Capita Emissions Comparison
United States14.2t
Global Average4.9t
1.5°C Target2.0t
United States's per capita emissions are 190% above the global average.
Major Emitters in United States
Average Individual Footprint
14.2t
CO2 per person/year
transport28%
housing25%
food15%
goods20%
services12%
Quick Facts
RegionNorth America
Global Rank#2
Trenddecreasing
Year-over-Year-1.2%
Calculate Your Footprint
See how your personal emissions compare to the average in United States.
Get Started