What is annual co₂ emissions from gas in United Kingdom?

Annual co₂ emissions from gas in United Kingdom was 126.62 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from gas recorded in United Kingdom?

The highest recorded value was 211.73 million tonnes in 2004.

What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from gas recorded in United Kingdom?

The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1750.

How does United Kingdom rank for annual co₂ emissions from gas?

United Kingdom ranks 13th out of 146 countries with data for 2024.

Is annual co₂ emissions from gas rising or falling in United Kingdom?

Over the last ten years it is down 12.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this United Kingdom data come from?

The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions from gas. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in United Kingdom

Name: Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in United Kingdom
Creator: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

United Kingdom: Annual CO₂ emissions from gas was 126.62 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

126.62 million tonnes

Change on year

up 0.7%

World rank

13th

of 146 countries

All-time high

211.73 million tonnes

in 2004

All-time low

0 tonnes

in 1750

Years of data

275

1750–2024

Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in United Kingdom, 1750–2024

Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

In 2024, annual co₂ emissions from gas in United Kingdom stood at 126.62 million tonnes.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.7% on the previous year and down 12.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from gas in United Kingdom peaked at 211.73 million tonnes in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1750.

That places United Kingdom 13th out of 146 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1750s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1760s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1770s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1780s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1790s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1800s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1810s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1820s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1830s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1840s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1850s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1860s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1870s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1880s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1890s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1900s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1910s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1920s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1930s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1940s	1,099 tonnes	0 tonnes	3,664 tonnes	10
1950s	46,533 tonnes	0 tonnes	135,569 tonnes	10
1960s	2.59 million tonnes	150,223 tonnes	12.25 million tonnes	10
1970s	63.33 million tonnes	23.11 million tonnes	89.19 million tonnes	10
1980s	100.24 million tonnes	88.42 million tonnes	108.27 million tonnes	10
1990s	155.18 million tonnes	113.52 million tonnes	205.23 million tonnes	10
2000s	203.43 million tonnes	188.07 million tonnes	211.73 million tonnes	10
2010s	162.67 million tonnes	144.49 million tonnes	201.93 million tonnes	10
2020s	139.07 million tonnes	125.77 million tonnes	158.50 million tonnes	5

Countries ranked near United Kingdom

10 India 149.35 million tonnes compare
11 United Arab Emirates 144.45 million tonnes compare
12 South Korea 129.31 million tonnes compare
14 Italy 124.77 million tonnes compare
15 Turkey 119.50 million tonnes compare
16 Uzbekistan 103.55 million tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 146 places →

More climate change data for United Kingdom

Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.7% (2100)
Population growth 0.3% (2025)
Population, total 69.49 million (2025)
Urban population growth 0.4% (2025)
Urban population 57.90 million (2025)
Urban population 83.3% (2025)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 4.53 tonnes per person (2024)
Cumulative CO₂ emissions 80.08 billion tonnes (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita 4.53 tonnes per person (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 4.53 tonnes per person (2024)

All data for United Kingdom →

Frequently asked questions

What is annual co₂ emissions from gas in United Kingdom?: Annual co₂ emissions from gas in United Kingdom was 126.62 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from gas recorded in United Kingdom?: The highest recorded value was 211.73 million tonnes in 2004.
What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from gas recorded in United Kingdom?: The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1750.
How does United Kingdom rank for annual co₂ emissions from gas?: United Kingdom ranks 13th out of 146 countries with data for 2024.
Is annual co₂ emissions from gas rising or falling in United Kingdom?: Over the last ten years it is down 12.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Kingdom data come from?: The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions from gas. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Annual CO₂ emissions from gas
Unit: tonnes
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 146 places, 14,474 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from gas, measured in tonnes.