≈ 12.5 tons
CO2 emissions per capita
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 per capita (tons) | 12.5 | 14.9 |
National ranking
Colorado ranks #18 of 36 states by co2 emissions per capita.
| #1 | Kentucky | 0 |
| #2 | Louisiana | 0 |
| #3 | Wyoming | 1 |
| #4 | Alaska | 2 |
| #5 | New York | 7.8 |
| #6 | Massachusetts | 8.5 |
| #7 | Washington | 9.2 |
| #8 | California | 9.3 |
| #9 | Nevada | 9.5 |
| #10 | Oregon | 9.5 |
| #11 | New Jersey | 10.1 |
| #12 | Rhode Island | 10.4M |
| #13 | North Carolina | 10.4 |
| #14 | Delaware | 10.5M |
| #15 | Georgia | 11.3 |
| #16 | Virginia | 11.4 |
| #17 | Arizona | 12 |
| #18 | Colorado | 12.5 |
| #19 | Tennessee | 12.9 |
| #20 | Minnesota | 13 |
| #21 | New Hampshire | 14 |
| #22 | Michigan | 15 |
| #23 | South Dakota | 15 |
| #24 | Illinois | 15.5 |
| #25 | Wisconsin | 15.5 |
| #26 | Maine | 15.6 |
| #27 | Ohio | 17.3 |
| #28 | Missouri | 19 |
| #29 | Utah | 20 |
| #30 | Indiana | 26.5 |
| #31 | Montana | 28 |
| #32 | New Mexico | 28 |
| #33 | Vermont | 50 |
| #34 | Pennsylvania | 205 |
| #35 | Florida | 213 |
| #36 | Texas | 663 |
Overview
Colorado's greenhouse gas emissions are moderate per capita, with oil and gas operations and vehicle traffic along the Front Range the leading sources. Key figures for Colorado include CO2 emissions per capita of ≈ 12.5 tons, offering a clear snapshot of emissions in the state. Understanding emissions helps residents, businesses and policymakers compare Colorado to national and regional benchmarks.