13 metric tons
CO2 emissions per capita
2022
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 emissions per capita | 13 | 14.5 |
National ranking
How states rank 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
Mississippi emits about 13 metric tons of CO2 per resident annually, below the national average. This data point highlights how Mississippi compares on emissions relative to national benchmarks. Mississippi's heavy reliance on natural gas keeps its per-capita emissions below many industrial states.
Did you know?
- Mississippi's heavy reliance on natural gas keeps its per-capita emissions below many industrial states.