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# United States CO2 Emissions

> United States co2 emissions is 4,632 Mt CO₂ as of Dec 2024, from 4,618 Mt CO₂. History from 1970, source World Bank. Free API & MCP access.

CO2 Emissions in United States rose to 4,632 Mt CO₂ in Dec 2024 from 4,618 Mt CO₂ in Dec 2023.

CO2 Emissions in United States averaged 5,308 Mt CO₂ from 1970 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 5,929 Mt CO₂ in Dec 2000 and a record low of 4,449 Mt CO₂ in Dec 1983. The series is reported yearly with history from 1970.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 4,632 Mt CO₂ | 4,618 Mt CO₂ | 5,929 Mt CO₂ (Dec 2000) | 4,449 Mt CO₂ (Dec 1983) | 1970–2024 | Mt | annual |

## FAQ

**What is United States's co2 emissions right now?**

CO2 Emissions in United States is 4,632 Mt CO₂ as of Dec 2024.

**What are the historical extremes for United States's co2 emissions?**

The all-time high is 5,929 Mt CO₂ (Dec 2000); the record low is 4,449 Mt CO₂ (Dec 1983), over a series starting in 1970.

**How often is this series updated?**

CO2 Emissions for United States is a annual series; values refresh when new data is published or revised.

**Where does this data come from?**

See our methodology page for how we source and verify every series.

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