Carbon dioxide emissions by income level, gaps filled in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Carbon dioxide emissions by income level, gaps filled was 312.91 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
312.91 million tonnes
Change on year
up 1.7%
World rank
18th
of 215 countries
All-time high
660.40 million tonnes
in 1971
All-time low
9.31 million tonnes
in 1750
Years of data
275
1750–2024
Carbon dioxide emissions by income level, gaps filled in United Kingdom, 1750–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 312.91 million tonnes for carbon dioxide emissions by income level, gaps filled in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.7% on the previous year and down 28.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, carbon dioxide emissions by income level, gaps filled in United Kingdom peaked at 660.40 million tonnes in 1971 and was at its lowest, 9.31 million tonnes, in 1750.
United Kingdom ranks 18th of 215 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Carbon dioxide emissions by income level, gaps filled in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1750 | 9.31 million tonnes | — |
| 1751 | 9.41 million tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1752 | 9.51 million tonnes | +1.0% |
| 1753 | 9.61 million tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1754 | 9.73 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1755 | 9.79 million tonnes | +0.6% |
| 1756 | 9.91 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1757 | 10.09 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1758 | 10.22 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1759 | 10.34 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1760 | 10.51 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1761 | 10.75 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1762 | 10.95 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1763 | 11.19 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1764 | 11.40 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1765 | 11.64 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1766 | 11.88 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1767 | 12.15 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 1768 | 12.47 million tonnes | +2.6% |
| 1769 | 12.78 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 1770 | 13.10 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 1771 | 13.37 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1772 | 13.62 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1773 | 13.81 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1774 | 14.01 million tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1775 | 14.34 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 1776 | 14.65 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1777 | 14.96 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1778 | 15.24 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1779 | 15.54 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1780 | 15.88 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1781 | 16.23 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1782 | 16.58 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1783 | 17.06 million tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1784 | 17.47 million tonnes | +2.4% |
| 1785 | 17.96 million tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1786 | 18.44 million tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1787 | 18.86 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1788 | 19.28 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 1789 | 19.86 million tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1790 | 20.39 million tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1791 | 20.93 million tonnes | +2.6% |
| 1792 | 21.46 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 1793 | 21.81 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1794 | 22.07 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1795 | 21.86 million tonnes | -0.9% |
| 1796 | 21.58 million tonnes | -1.3% |
| 1797 | 21.54 million tonnes | -0.2% |
| 1798 | 22.53 million tonnes | +4.6% |
| 1799 | 26.86 million tonnes | +19.2% |
| 1800 | 31.34 million tonnes | +16.7% |
| 1801 | 30.74 million tonnes | -1.9% |
| 1802 | 30.38 million tonnes | -1.2% |
| 1803 | 28.24 million tonnes | -7.0% |
| 1804 | 27.79 million tonnes | -1.6% |
| 1805 | 29.30 million tonnes | +5.4% |
| 1806 | 30.91 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 1807 | 32.58 million tonnes | +5.4% |
| 1808 | 33.70 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1809 | 34.52 million tonnes | +2.4% |
| 1810 | 35.40 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 1811 | 36.16 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1812 | 36.74 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1813 | 37.36 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1814 | 38.18 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1815 | 39.02 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1816 | 39.27 million tonnes | +0.6% |
| 1817 | 41.77 million tonnes | +6.4% |
| 1818 | 43.77 million tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1819 | 43.32 million tonnes | -1.0% |
| 1820 | 42.57 million tonnes | -1.7% |
| 1821 | 43.49 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1822 | 45.07 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1823 | 46.68 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1824 | 48.14 million tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1825 | 49.56 million tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1826 | 50.10 million tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1827 | 52.05 million tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1828 | 52.63 million tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1829 | 53.24 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1830 | 67.72 million tonnes | +27.2% |
| 1831 | 64.49 million tonnes | -4.8% |
| 1832 | 62.56 million tonnes | -3.0% |
| 1833 | 61.92 million tonnes | -1.0% |
| 1834 | 65.80 million tonnes | +6.3% |
| 1835 | 72.20 million tonnes | +9.7% |
| 1836 | 78.54 million tonnes | +8.8% |
| 1837 | 75.25 million tonnes | -4.2% |
| 1838 | 73.59 million tonnes | -2.2% |
| 1839 | 75.79 million tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1840 | 80.79 million tonnes | +6.6% |
| 1841 | 81.33 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 1842 | 85.19 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 1843 | 88.57 million tonnes | +4.0% |
| 1844 | 93.96 million tonnes | +6.1% |
| 1845 | 99.78 million tonnes | +6.2% |
| 1846 | 95.49 million tonnes | -4.3% |
| 1847 | 101.82 million tonnes | +6.6% |
| 1848 | 108.98 million tonnes | +7.0% |
| 1849 | 117.35 million tonnes | +7.7% |
| 1850 | 122.35 million tonnes | +4.3% |
| 1851 | 116.41 million tonnes | -4.9% |
| 1852 | 116.00 million tonnes | -0.4% |
| 1853 | 115.36 million tonnes | -0.6% |
| 1854 | 139.01 million tonnes | +20.5% |
| 1855 | 130.17 million tonnes | -6.4% |
| 1856 | 140.08 million tonnes | +7.6% |
| 1857 | 137.57 million tonnes | -1.8% |
| 1858 | 134.83 million tonnes | -2.0% |
| 1859 | 149.70 million tonnes | +11.0% |
| 1860 | 167.95 million tonnes | +12.2% |
| 1861 | 175.05 million tonnes | +4.2% |
| 1862 | 169.47 million tonnes | -3.2% |
| 1863 | 180.22 million tonnes | +6.3% |
| 1864 | 193.91 million tonnes | +7.6% |
| 1865 | 205.49 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 1866 | 211.73 million tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1867 | 217.37 million tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1868 | 213.22 million tonnes | -1.9% |
| 1869 | 223.71 million tonnes | +4.9% |
| 1870 | 228.49 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1871 | 242.04 million tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1872 | 254.99 million tonnes | +5.4% |
| 1873 | 264.66 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1874 | 257.19 million tonnes | -2.8% |
| 1875 | 271.49 million tonnes | +5.6% |
| 1876 | 271.02 million tonnes | -0.2% |
| 1877 | 275.90 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1878 | 270.98 million tonnes | -1.8% |
| 1879 | 272.65 million tonnes | +0.6% |
| 1880 | 297.12 million tonnes | +9.0% |
| 1881 | 312.31 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1882 | 314.96 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 1883 | 327.73 million tonnes | +4.1% |
| 1884 | 319.10 million tonnes | -2.6% |
| 1885 | 315.29 million tonnes | -1.2% |
| 1886 | 312.43 million tonnes | -0.9% |
| 1887 | 320.44 million tonnes | +2.6% |
| 1888 | 333.17 million tonnes | +4.0% |
| 1889 | 345.02 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1890 | 353.02 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 1891 | 360.47 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1892 | 353.01 million tonnes | -2.1% |
| 1893 | 316.21 million tonnes | -10.4% |
| 1894 | 362.10 million tonnes | +14.5% |
| 1895 | 365.55 million tonnes | +1.0% |
| 1896 | 375.98 million tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1897 | 385.97 million tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1898 | 386.88 million tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1899 | 414.55 million tonnes | +7.2% |
| 1900 | 419.74 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1901 | 410.70 million tonnes | -2.2% |
| 1902 | 426.64 million tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1903 | 429.99 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 1904 | 431.99 million tonnes | +0.5% |
| 1905 | 437.67 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1906 | 453.35 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1907 | 473.57 million tonnes | +4.5% |
| 1908 | 461.96 million tonnes | -2.5% |
| 1909 | 466.09 million tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1910 | 469.73 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 1911 | 481.35 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 1912 | 455.89 million tonnes | -5.3% |
| 1913 | 498.32 million tonnes | +9.3% |
| 1914 | 483.18 million tonnes | -3.0% |
| 1915 | 489.48 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1916 | 507.07 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1917 | 501.17 million tonnes | -1.2% |
| 1918 | 466.85 million tonnes | -6.8% |
| 1919 | 456.13 million tonnes | -2.3% |
| 1920 | 480.47 million tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1921 | 332.19 million tonnes | -30.9% |
| 1922 | 439.61 million tonnes | +32.3% |
| 1923 | 466.07 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 1924 | 488.24 million tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1925 | 461.00 million tonnes | -5.6% |
| 1926 | 261.07 million tonnes | -43.4% |
| 1927 | 481.34 million tonnes | +84.4% |
| 1928 | 454.45 million tonnes | -5.6% |
| 1929 | 478.21 million tonnes | +5.2% |
| 1930 | 460.81 million tonnes | -3.6% |
| 1931 | 430.98 million tonnes | -6.5% |
| 1932 | 414.56 million tonnes | -3.8% |
| 1933 | 412.27 million tonnes | -0.6% |
| 1934 | 445.28 million tonnes | +8.0% |
| 1935 | 451.21 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1936 | 476.54 million tonnes | +5.6% |
| 1937 | 491.70 million tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1938 | 472.76 million tonnes | -3.9% |
| 1939 | 474.29 million tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1940 | 500.08 million tonnes | +5.4% |
| 1941 | 499.80 million tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1942 | 493.00 million tonnes | -1.4% |
| 1943 | 490.22 million tonnes | -0.6% |
| 1944 | 489.67 million tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1945 | 453.07 million tonnes | -7.5% |
| 1946 | 464.41 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 1947 | 485.23 million tonnes | +4.5% |
| 1948 | 503.51 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1949 | 507.55 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 1950 | 499.23 million tonnes | -1.6% |
| 1951 | 543.79 million tonnes | +8.9% |
| 1952 | 527.41 million tonnes | -3.0% |
| 1953 | 539.10 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1954 | 552.03 million tonnes | +2.4% |
| 1955 | 576.12 million tonnes | +4.4% |
| 1956 | 573.75 million tonnes | -0.4% |
| 1957 | 570.25 million tonnes | -0.6% |
| 1958 | 555.99 million tonnes | -2.5% |
| 1959 | 546.36 million tonnes | -1.7% |
| 1960 | 583.90 million tonnes | +6.9% |
| 1961 | 588.58 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 1962 | 592.92 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 1963 | 603.38 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1964 | 607.87 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 1965 | 622.12 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 1966 | 618.08 million tonnes | -0.6% |
| 1967 | 592.06 million tonnes | -4.2% |
| 1968 | 606.50 million tonnes | +2.4% |
| 1969 | 628.39 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1970 | 652.59 million tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1971 | 660.40 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1972 | 648.03 million tonnes | -1.9% |
| 1973 | 659.58 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1974 | 617.19 million tonnes | -6.4% |
| 1975 | 603.25 million tonnes | -2.3% |
| 1976 | 598.53 million tonnes | -0.8% |
| 1977 | 604.37 million tonnes | +1.0% |
| 1978 | 604.73 million tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1979 | 644.51 million tonnes | +6.6% |
| 1980 | 579.04 million tonnes | -10.2% |
| 1981 | 560.55 million tonnes | -3.2% |
| 1982 | 548.23 million tonnes | -2.2% |
| 1983 | 545.47 million tonnes | -0.5% |
| 1984 | 529.10 million tonnes | -3.0% |
| 1985 | 559.63 million tonnes | +5.8% |
| 1986 | 568.57 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1987 | 571.65 million tonnes | +0.5% |
| 1988 | 570.28 million tonnes | -0.2% |
| 1989 | 581.56 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1990 | 601.95 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1991 | 609.41 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1992 | 593.85 million tonnes | -2.6% |
| 1993 | 579.61 million tonnes | -2.4% |
| 1994 | 574.02 million tonnes | -1.0% |
| 1995 | 566.16 million tonnes | -1.4% |
| 1996 | 586.76 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1997 | 562.71 million tonnes | -4.1% |
| 1998 | 568.54 million tonnes | +1.0% |
| 1999 | 561.65 million tonnes | -1.2% |
| 2000 | 569.03 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2001 | 577.97 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2002 | 560.27 million tonnes | -3.1% |
| 2003 | 571.62 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 2004 | 573.43 million tonnes | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 570.34 million tonnes | -0.5% |
| 2006 | 567.85 million tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2007 | 559.57 million tonnes | -1.5% |
| 2008 | 544.93 million tonnes | -2.6% |
| 2009 | 494.11 million tonnes | -9.3% |
| 2010 | 511.90 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 2011 | 469.71 million tonnes | -8.2% |
| 2012 | 487.48 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 2013 | 477.61 million tonnes | -2.0% |
| 2014 | 438.81 million tonnes | -8.1% |
| 2015 | 422.46 million tonnes | -3.7% |
| 2016 | 399.43 million tonnes | -5.5% |
| 2017 | 387.37 million tonnes | -3.0% |
| 2018 | 379.73 million tonnes | -2.0% |
| 2019 | 364.75 million tonnes | -3.9% |
| 2020 | 326.26 million tonnes | -10.6% |
| 2021 | 342.37 million tonnes | +4.9% |
| 2022 | 311.12 million tonnes | -9.1% |
| 2023 | 307.83 million tonnes | -1.1% |
| 2024 | 312.91 million tonnes | +1.7% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 312.91 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 30.70 million tonnes, 10.2× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 312.91 million tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 32.69 million tonnes, 9.6× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Carbon dioxide emissions by income level, gaps filled in United Kingdom changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | +84.4% | 261.07 million tonnes | 481.34 million tonnes |
| 1926 | -43.4% | 461.00 million tonnes | 261.07 million tonnes |
| 1921 | -30.9% | 480.47 million tonnes | 332.19 million tonnes |
| 1922 | +32.3% | 332.19 million tonnes | 439.61 million tonnes |
| 1830 | +27.2% | 53.24 million tonnes | 67.72 million tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1750s | 9.79 million tonnes | 9.31 million tonnes | 10.34 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1760s | 11.57 million tonnes | 10.51 million tonnes | 12.78 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1770s | 14.26 million tonnes | 13.10 million tonnes | 15.54 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1780s | 17.76 million tonnes | 15.88 million tonnes | 19.86 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1790s | 22.10 million tonnes | 20.39 million tonnes | 26.86 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1800s | 30.95 million tonnes | 27.79 million tonnes | 34.52 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1810s | 39.10 million tonnes | 35.40 million tonnes | 43.77 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1820s | 48.35 million tonnes | 42.57 million tonnes | 53.24 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1830s | 69.79 million tonnes | 61.92 million tonnes | 78.54 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1840s | 95.33 million tonnes | 80.79 million tonnes | 117.35 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1850s | 130.15 million tonnes | 115.36 million tonnes | 149.70 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1860s | 195.81 million tonnes | 167.95 million tonnes | 223.71 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1870s | 260.94 million tonnes | 228.49 million tonnes | 275.90 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1880s | 319.76 million tonnes | 297.12 million tonnes | 345.02 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1890s | 367.37 million tonnes | 316.21 million tonnes | 414.55 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1900s | 441.17 million tonnes | 410.70 million tonnes | 473.57 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1910s | 480.92 million tonnes | 455.89 million tonnes | 507.07 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1920s | 434.26 million tonnes | 261.07 million tonnes | 488.24 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1930s | 453.04 million tonnes | 412.27 million tonnes | 491.70 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 488.65 million tonnes | 453.07 million tonnes | 507.55 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 548.40 million tonnes | 499.23 million tonnes | 576.12 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 604.38 million tonnes | 583.90 million tonnes | 628.39 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 629.32 million tonnes | 598.53 million tonnes | 660.40 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 561.41 million tonnes | 529.10 million tonnes | 581.56 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 580.47 million tonnes | 561.65 million tonnes | 609.41 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 558.91 million tonnes | 494.11 million tonnes | 577.97 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 433.93 million tonnes | 364.75 million tonnes | 511.90 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 320.10 million tonnes | 307.83 million tonnes | 342.37 million tonnes | 5 |
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 29,008 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 32.82 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 7,083 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 7,027 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 55.89 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 26.52 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 2 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is carbon dioxide emissions by income level, gaps filled in United Kingdom?
- Carbon dioxide emissions by income level, gaps filled in United Kingdom was 312.91 million tonnes in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest carbon dioxide emissions by income level, gaps filled recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 660.40 million tonnes in 1971.
- What is the lowest carbon dioxide emissions by income level, gaps filled recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.31 million tonnes in 1750.
- How does United Kingdom rank for carbon dioxide emissions by income level, gaps filled?
- United Kingdom ranks 18th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is carbon dioxide emissions by income level, gaps filled rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Carbon dioxide emissions by income level, gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Carbon dioxide emissions by income level with 84 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.
Computed from
- Carbon dioxide emissions by income level Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
Carbon dioxide emissions by income level with 84 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.