Average Carbon Footprint in United States

    14.9

    tonnes CO₂/year

    vs Global Average:4.7 tonnes(+217.0%)

    The average carbon footprint in United States is 14.9 tonnes CO₂/year, which is above the global average of 4.7 tonnes. United States, with a population of 334 million, is one of the world's most populous nations.

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    How United States Compares

    CountryValue (tonnes CO₂/year)vs Global Avg
    Qatar35.6+657.4%
    United States14.9+217.0%
    Australia14.5+208.5%
    Germany7.9+68.1%
    China7.7+63.8%
    United Kingdom5.2+10.6%
    India1.9-59.6%
    Nigeria0.6-87.2%

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