Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — Cropland in United States
United States: Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — Cropland was 3,399 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
3,399 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent
Change on year
up 16.3%
World rank
2nd
of 12 countries
All-time high
40,361 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent
in 1990
All-time low
-8,855 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent
in 2011
Years of data
33
1990–2022
Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — Cropland in United States, 1990–2022
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Tonnes of CO2-equivalent.
Analysis
United States recorded 3,399 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent for agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — cropland in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 16.3% on the previous year and down 30.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — cropland in United States peaked at 40,361 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 1990 and was at its lowest, -8,855 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent, in 2011.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — Cropland in United States, year by year
| Year | Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 40,361 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | — |
| 1991 | 28,080 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -30.4% |
| 1992 | 16,469 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -41.4% |
| 1993 | 27,156 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +64.9% |
| 1994 | 19,183 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -29.4% |
| 1995 | 24,471 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +27.6% |
| 1996 | 2,212 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -91.0% |
| 1997 | 5,724 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +158.8% |
| 1998 | 8,116 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +41.8% |
| 1999 | 8,738 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +7.7% |
| 2000 | -593.07 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -106.8% |
| 2001 | 196.94 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -133.2% |
| 2002 | -2,440 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -1339.1% |
| 2003 | 6,821 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -379.5% |
| 2004 | 883.74 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -87.0% |
| 2005 | 2,880 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +225.9% |
| 2006 | 4,064 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +41.1% |
| 2007 | 6,599 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +62.4% |
| 2008 | -3,479 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -152.7% |
| 2009 | 15,309 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -540.0% |
| 2010 | 12,446 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -18.7% |
| 2011 | -8,855 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -171.1% |
| 2012 | 4,912 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -155.5% |
| 2013 | 17,484 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +256.0% |
| 2014 | 9,678 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -44.6% |
| 2015 | 9,244 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -4.5% |
| 2016 | 11,606 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +25.6% |
| 2017 | 14,357 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +23.7% |
| 2018 | 14,150 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 11,958 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -15.5% |
| 2020 | 20,478 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +71.2% |
| 2021 | 2,924 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -85.7% |
| 2022 | 3,399 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +16.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 18,051 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 2,212 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 40,361 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,024 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -3,479 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 15,309 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 2010s | 9,698 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -8,855 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 17,484 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 2020s | 8,934 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 2,924 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 20,478 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 3 |
Countries ranked near United States
- 1 United Kingdom 12,492 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 1 Indonesia 412,259 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 2 Brazil 179,798 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 3 Peru 61,274 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 4 Netherlands 2,388 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 4 Kazakhstan 38,609 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 5 Latvia 1,596 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 5 Ukraine 24,548 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
More environment data for United States
- Environment-related technologies patents — Patent applications 32,970 Patents (2023)
- Environment-related technologies patents — Patent grants 3,509 Patents (2022)
- Inland fisheries 13,378 Tonnes (2022)
- Agricultural land area — Arable and permanent crop land 156,748 Hectares (2023)
- Agricultural land area — Total agricultural land area 417,826 Hectares (2023)
- Agricultural land area — Arable land 154,644 Hectares (2023)
- Agricultural land area — Permanent pasture 261,078 Hectares (2023)
- Agricultural land area — Permanent crops 2,104 Hectares (2023)
- Marine landings — Total landings 4.25 million Tonnes (2022)
- Marine landings — National landings in domestic ports 4.25 million Tonnes (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — cropland in United States?
- Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — cropland in United States was 3,399 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2022, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — cropland recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 40,361 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 1990.
- What is the lowest agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — cropland recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was -8,855 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2011.
- How does United States rank for agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — cropland?
- United States ranks 2nd out of 12 countries with data for 2022.
- Is agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — cropland rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — Cropland. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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