Among highest in U.S.
Emissions per capita
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Compared to the United States
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Side-by-side comparison of Louisiana vs. the U.S. average.
National ranking
Louisiana ranks #2 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
Explore Louisiana's emissions statistics, featuring a Emissions per capita of Among highest in U.S.. Louisiana's greenhouse gas emissions per capita are among the highest in the U.S. due to its concentration of petrochemical and refining plants. This data offers valuable insight into Louisiana's emissions trends for residents, researchers, and businesses evaluating Louisiana.