Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) in United States
United States: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) was 0.6763 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) in United States, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
United States recorded 0.6763 % change on previous year for carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from industrial combustion (energy) in 2024.
The figure is up 121.1% on the previous year and up 24.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from industrial combustion (energy) in United States peaked at 14.43 % change on previous year in 2010 and was at its lowest, -19.23 % change on previous year, in 1971.
United States ranks 141st of 193 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) in United States, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | -19.23 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 2.25 % change on previous year | -111.7% |
| 1973 | 3.44 % change on previous year | +53.3% |
| 1974 | -6.14 % change on previous year | -278.2% |
| 1975 | -14.79 % change on previous year | +141.1% |
| 1976 | 6.3 % change on previous year | -142.6% |
| 1977 | 6.76 % change on previous year | +7.3% |
| 1978 | -3.48 % change on previous year | -151.4% |
| 1979 | 8.7 % change on previous year | -350.1% |
| 1980 | -4.48 % change on previous year | -151.5% |
| 1981 | -2.41 % change on previous year | -46.1% |
| 1982 | -15.14 % change on previous year | +527.4% |
| 1983 | -9.17 % change on previous year | -39.5% |
| 1984 | 9.86 % change on previous year | -207.5% |
| 1985 | -0.8284 % change on previous year | -108.4% |
| 1986 | -3.87 % change on previous year | +366.8% |
| 1987 | 2.3 % change on previous year | -159.5% |
| 1988 | 3.62 % change on previous year | +57.5% |
| 1989 | -6.21 % change on previous year | -271.7% |
| 1990 | -10.04 % change on previous year | +61.6% |
| 1991 | -6.22 % change on previous year | -38.1% |
| 1992 | -8.69 % change on previous year | +39.7% |
| 1993 | 2.86 % change on previous year | -132.9% |
| 1994 | 0.4564 % change on previous year | -84.0% |
| 1995 | -8.98 % change on previous year | -2068.4% |
| 1996 | -0.1802 % change on previous year | -98.0% |
| 1997 | 4.28 % change on previous year | -2476.6% |
| 1998 | 1.19 % change on previous year | -72.3% |
| 1999 | -2.61 % change on previous year | -319.9% |
| 2000 | 13.57 % change on previous year | -620.0% |
| 2001 | -4.78 % change on previous year | -135.2% |
| 2002 | -9.11 % change on previous year | +90.5% |
| 2003 | -1.1 % change on previous year | -87.9% |
| 2004 | 5.41 % change on previous year | -591.7% |
| 2005 | -6.71 % change on previous year | -224.1% |
| 2006 | 3.87 % change on previous year | -157.7% |
| 2007 | -1.98 % change on previous year | -151.0% |
| 2008 | -2.31 % change on previous year | +17.0% |
| 2009 | -14.16 % change on previous year | +512.1% |
| 2010 | 14.43 % change on previous year | -201.9% |
| 2011 | -6.57 % change on previous year | -145.5% |
| 2012 | 0.661 % change on previous year | -110.1% |
| 2013 | -0.8407 % change on previous year | -227.2% |
| 2014 | 0.545 % change on previous year | -164.8% |
| 2015 | -0.7709 % change on previous year | -241.5% |
| 2016 | 1.18 % change on previous year | -253.6% |
| 2017 | -2.19 % change on previous year | -285.0% |
| 2018 | 5.74 % change on previous year | -362.1% |
| 2019 | -3.31 % change on previous year | -157.6% |
| 2020 | -0.3635 % change on previous year | -89.0% |
| 2021 | 1.9 % change on previous year | -621.9% |
| 2022 | 2.2 % change on previous year | +16.0% |
| 2023 | -3.21 % change on previous year | -245.8% |
| 2024 | 0.6763 % change on previous year | -121.1% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 0.6763 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.76 % change on previous year, 38% of the median. (70 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) in United States changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | +2476.6% | -0.1802 % change on previous year | 4.28 % change on previous year |
| 1995 | -2068.4% | 0.4564 % change on previous year | -8.98 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -1.8 % change on previous year | -19.23 % change on previous year | 8.7 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | -2.63 % change on previous year | -15.14 % change on previous year | 9.86 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -2.79 % change on previous year | -10.04 % change on previous year | 4.28 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -1.73 % change on previous year | -14.16 % change on previous year | 13.57 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.888 % change on previous year | -6.57 % change on previous year | 14.43 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.2402 % change on previous year | -3.21 % change on previous year | 2.2 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near United States
- 138 Ireland 0.7754 % change on previous year compare
- 139 Malta 0.7728 % change on previous year compare
- 140 North Korea 0.7393 % change on previous year compare
- 142 Germany 0.6433 % change on previous year compare
- 143 Switzerland 0.6272 % change on previous year compare
- 144 Mexico 0.4579 % change on previous year compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from industrial combustion (energy) in United States?
- Carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from industrial combustion (energy) in United States was 0.6763 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from industrial combustion (energy) recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 14.43 % change on previous year in 2010.
- What is the lowest carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from industrial combustion (energy) recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was -19.23 % change on previous year in 1971.
- How does United States rank for carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from industrial combustion (energy)?
- United States ranks 141st out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
- Is carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from industrial combustion (energy) rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) EDGAR (Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research) Community GHG Database, Joint Research Centre (JRC) - European Commission
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.