United States Economy Grows as Emissions Decline

Percent change in U.S. carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions and U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) since 1990.

This line chart shows the percent growth of the annual U.S. carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions and U.S. gross domestic product (GDP). Both are indexed to 1990 (set at 0) to compare their changes over time.

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GDP data is presented in international dollars at 2017 prices, adjusted for inflation. Annual CO₂ emissions data excludes changes in land use.

Sources: World Bank Group and Global Carbon Budget, 2023 via Our World in Data.Get the data