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United States Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in United States stood at 1,679 in 2024, according to World Bank. The latest value is up 0.2% from 1,675 in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was 1,640 (up 2.4% since). The highest value since 1970 was 1,808 in 2005, the lowest 1,040 in 1970. United States had the highest value of the 194 countries in this dataset in 2024.

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Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1970–2024

Key facts

What is the latest Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in United States?

Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in United States stood at 1,679 in 2024, according to World Bank.

Is Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in United States rising or falling?

The latest value is up 0.2% from 1,675 in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was 1,640 (up 2.4% since).

How does United States rank for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?

United States had the highest value of the 194 countries in this dataset in 2024.

What is the highest Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) on record in United States?

The highest value since 1970 was 1,808 in 2005, the lowest 1,040 in 1970.

Metadata for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in United States
IndicatorCarbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
CountryUnited States
CategoryCommodities and Energy
SourceWorld Bank
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Latest value: 1,679 (2024)

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APA

World Bank. (2026). Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) — United States [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-en-ghg-co2-tr-mt-ce-ar5/USA. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EN.GHG.CO2.TR.MT.CE.AR5?locations=US

MLA

World Bank. "Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) — United States." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-en-ghg-co2-tr-mt-ce-ar5/USA. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EN.GHG.CO2.TR.MT.CE.AR5?locations=US.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) — United States." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-en-ghg-co2-tr-mt-ce-ar5/USA. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EN.GHG.CO2.TR.MT.CE.AR5?locations=US.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_wdi_en_ghg_co2_tr_mt_ce_ar5_usa,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) --- United States}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-en-ghg-co2-tr-mt-ce-ar5/USA},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EN.GHG.CO2.TR.MT.CE.AR5?locations=US}
}