Niger vs United Kingdom: Annual carbon dioxide emissions
Niger
1.14 million
in 2026
United Kingdom
992,439
in 2026
Niger rank
88th
United Kingdom rank
90th
Annual carbon dioxide emissions over time
- Niger
- United Kingdom
How they compare
Niger currently reports 1.14 million against 992,439 in United Kingdom, a difference of 149,141.
That makes Niger's figure about 1.2 times United Kingdom's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Niger has been ahead every year.
Niger ranks 88th and United Kingdom ranks 90th of 248 countries.
Niger has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Niger | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.39 million | 587,596 | 806,163 | Niger |
| 2010s | 1.65 million | 472,110 | 1.18 million | Niger |
| 2020s | 2.15 million | 575,863 | 1.57 million | Niger |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual carbon dioxide emissions, Niger or United Kingdom?
- Niger, at 1.14 million against 992,439 in United Kingdom as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual carbon dioxide emissions between Niger and United Kingdom?
- 149,141, with Niger ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Niger and United Kingdom?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Niger and United Kingdom rank globally for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Niger ranks 88th and United Kingdom ranks 90th of 248 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Annual carbon dioxide emissions. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.