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United States
USANorth America
Total Emissions
5.01 Gt
Rank #2 globally
Per Capita
15.0 t
Rank #3 globally
Resources
4
Major production types
Trend
decreasing
Current trajectory
About United States
The United States is the world's second-largest emitter and has the highest per-capita emissions among major economies. The country has abundant fossil fuel resources but is also a leader in clean energy innovation. Recent legislation like the Inflation Reduction Act represents the largest climate investment in US history.
Key Facts
- Highest per-capita emissions among major economies
- Emissions down 17% from 2005 peak
- IRA aims for 40% emissions reduction by 2030
- Second-largest renewable energy producer
Key Statistics
Population
334 million
GDP
$25.46 Trillion
Carbon Intensity
196.65 kg CO2/$
Net Zero Target
2050
Emissions by Sector (Estimated)
Key Resources
🛢️Natural Gas
Production934 bcm/year
Global Share24%
🛢️Crude Oil
Production12.9 Mb/day
Global Share15%
⚡Wind Energy
Production434 TWh/year
Global Share18%
🌾Corn & Soybeans
Production383 Mt corn, 114 Mt soy
Global Share32%