United Kingdom vs Western Europe: Carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion (millions of tonnes)
United Kingdom
289.02
in 2023
Western Europe
1,091
in 2023
United Kingdom rank
23rd
Western Europe rank
20th
Carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion (millions of tonnes) over time
- United Kingdom
- Western Europe
How they compare
Western Europe currently reports 1,091 against 289.02 in United Kingdom, a difference of 801.98.
That makes Western Europe's figure about 3.8 times United Kingdom's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Western Europe has been ahead every year.
United Kingdom ranks 23rd and Western Europe ranks 20th of 161 countries.
Western Europe has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | United Kingdom | Western Europe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 519.75 | 1,550 | 1,030 | Western Europe |
| 2010s | 404.7 | 1,402 | 996.92 | Western Europe |
| 2020s | 304.37 | 1,171 | 866.79 | Western Europe |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion, United Kingdom or Western Europe?
- Western Europe, at 1,091 against 289.02 in United Kingdom as of 2023.
- What is the difference in carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion between United Kingdom and Western Europe?
- 801.98, with Western Europe ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for United Kingdom and Western Europe?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do United Kingdom and Western Europe rank globally for carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion?
- United Kingdom ranks 23rd and Western Europe ranks 20th of 161 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion (millions of tonnes). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.