Global Consumption Comparison

How American consumption compares to global averages and developing nations

4.2x

US consumes more resources per person than global average

17%

Of global population uses 80% of resources

5%

US population generates 15% of global CO₂

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If everyone lived like Americans, we'd need:

5 Earths

Current global average: 1.7 Earths

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Rapid Growth

China's consumption has grown 5x since 1990

Stabilization

US consumption peaked in early 2000s

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📚 Data Sources & Methodology

Primary Data Sources

• World Bank - Global consumption patterns (1990-2023)
• UN Environmental Programme
• Global Footprint Network
• OECD consumption statistics
• US Energy Information Administration
• European Environment Agency

Calculation Methods

• Per capita calculations based on 2023 population data
• Historical trends adjusted for inflation and PPP
• Personal footprint based on lifestyle multipliers
• Carbon emissions in metric tons CO₂ equivalent