Air pollutant emissions sources in the U.S. 2022, by category

Published by Ian Tiseo, May 2, 2023
Air pollutants are emitted by a variety of sources in the United States. In 2022, transportation accounted for 52 percent of U.S. nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions, whereas industrial and other processes emitted the largest share of volatile organic compound (VOC), at 71 percent. Stationary fuel combustion sources - such as power plants - were the primary sources of sulfur dioxide (SO₂) emissions by far.

Distribution of air pollutant emissions in the United States in 2022, by source category

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March 2023

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United States

Survey time period

2022

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Figures exclude miscellaneous emissions.
Percentages were calculated by Statista using data provided by the source

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