SDG 13 ยท Indicator

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

metric tons of CO2 per capita


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Legend

Good progress or SDG achieved

Challenges remain

Significant challenges remain

Major challenges remain

Information unavailable


US Performance

Major challenges remain

15.83



Description

Metric tons of energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per capita.

Long-Term Objective

The long-term objective for this indicator is a value of 1.5, indicating a decrease to an acceptable level of GHG emissions per capita of 1.5 metric tons of CO2 per capita.

Reference

EIA

Greenhouse Gas Emissions