Change in per capita CO₂ emissions and GDP in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Change in per capita CO₂ emissions and GDP was 38,406 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
38,406 international-$ in 2011 prices
Change on year
up 3.4%
World rank
27th
of 165 countries
All-time high
39,113 international-$ in 2011 prices
in 2019
All-time low
995 international-$ in 2011 prices
in 1289
Years of data
772
1000–2022
Change in per capita CO₂ emissions and GDP in United Kingdom, 1000–2022
Source: Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices.
Analysis
The most recent figure for change in per capita co₂ emissions and gdp in United Kingdom is 38,406 international-$ in 2011 prices, measured in 2022.
The figure is up 3.4% on the previous year and up 9.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, change in per capita co₂ emissions and gdp in United Kingdom peaked at 39,113 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2019 and was at its lowest, 995 international-$ in 2011 prices, in 1289.
That places United Kingdom 27th out of 165 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000s | 1,151 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,151 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,151 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1 |
| 1250s | 1,294 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,191 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,418 international-$ in 2011 prices | 8 |
| 1260s | 1,252 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,182 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,401 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1270s | 1,187 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,048 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,304 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1280s | 1,062 international-$ in 2011 prices | 995 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,125 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1290s | 1,112 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,004 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,211 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1300s | 1,181 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,129 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,249 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1310s | 1,208 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,072 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,292 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1320s | 1,187 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,085 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,266 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1330s | 1,170 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,066 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,307 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1340s | 1,214 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,154 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,307 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1350s | 1,533 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,314 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,592 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1360s | 1,507 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,373 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,603 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1370s | 1,442 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,294 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,539 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1380s | 1,591 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,462 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,728 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1390s | 1,745 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,554 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,967 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1400s | 1,704 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,552 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,805 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1410s | 1,695 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,483 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,821 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1420s | 1,713 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,567 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,827 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1430s | 1,629 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,457 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,823 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1440s | 1,651 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,438 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,810 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1450s | 1,649 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,536 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,685 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1460s | 1,638 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,554 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,772 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1470s | 1,576 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,475 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,672 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1480s | 1,616 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,532 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,718 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1490s | 1,664 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,605 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,728 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1500s | 1,742 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,633 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,837 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1510s | 1,785 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,715 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,820 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1520s | 1,795 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,713 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,866 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1530s | 1,720 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,639 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,795 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1540s | 1,712 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,649 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,841 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1550s | 1,608 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,295 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,843 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1560s | 1,867 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,753 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,056 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1570s | 1,786 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,630 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,929 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1580s | 1,552 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,356 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,716 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1590s | 1,557 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,316 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,792 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1600s | 1,756 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,571 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,967 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1610s | 1,686 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,555 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,919 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1620s | 1,724 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,430 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,947 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1630s | 1,535 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,416 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,640 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1640s | 1,588 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,499 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,745 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1650s | 1,720 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,441 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,982 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1660s | 1,881 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,578 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,196 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1670s | 1,951 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,806 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,191 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1680s | 2,143 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,946 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,333 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1690s | 2,419 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,197 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,616 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1700s | 2,492 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,220 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,778 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1710s | 2,339 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,066 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,606 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1720s | 2,558 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,452 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,715 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1730s | 2,616 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,499 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,745 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1740s | 2,635 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,526 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,750 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1750s | 2,726 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,627 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,850 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1760s | 2,924 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,853 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3,056 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1770s | 2,936 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,834 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3,017 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1780s | 2,982 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,861 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3,102 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1790s | 3,120 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,925 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3,233 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1800s | 3,316 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3,204 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3,454 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1810s | 3,291 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3,103 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3,489 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1820s | 3,399 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3,290 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3,521 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1830s | 3,744 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3,545 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3,963 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1840s | 4,165 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3,808 international-$ in 2011 prices | 4,422 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1850s | 4,777 international-$ in 2011 prices | 4,332 international-$ in 2011 prices | 5,031 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1860s | 5,277 international-$ in 2011 prices | 4,764 international-$ in 2011 prices | 5,636 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1870s | 5,859 international-$ in 2011 prices | 5,769 international-$ in 2011 prices | 5,950 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1880s | 6,302 international-$ in 2011 prices | 5,997 international-$ in 2011 prices | 6,876 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1890s | 7,018 international-$ in 2011 prices | 6,486 international-$ in 2011 prices | 7,729 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1900s | 7,594 international-$ in 2011 prices | 7,455 international-$ in 2011 prices | 7,855 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1910s | 8,213 international-$ in 2011 prices | 7,605 international-$ in 2011 prices | 8,702 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1920s | 7,848 international-$ in 2011 prices | 6,792 international-$ in 2011 prices | 8,772 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1930s | 9,116 international-$ in 2011 prices | 8,190 international-$ in 2011 prices | 9,988 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1940s | 11,354 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10,527 international-$ in 2011 prices | 12,344 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1950s | 12,136 international-$ in 2011 prices | 11,061 international-$ in 2011 prices | 13,134 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1960s | 15,260 international-$ in 2011 prices | 13,780 international-$ in 2011 prices | 16,820 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1970s | 19,005 international-$ in 2011 prices | 17,162 international-$ in 2011 prices | 20,988 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1980s | 22,727 international-$ in 2011 prices | 20,319 international-$ in 2011 prices | 26,164 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1990s | 27,800 international-$ in 2011 prices | 25,790 international-$ in 2011 prices | 30,932 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2000s | 34,630 international-$ in 2011 prices | 31,946 international-$ in 2011 prices | 36,817 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 36,795 international-$ in 2011 prices | 34,754 international-$ in 2011 prices | 39,113 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 36,731 international-$ in 2011 prices | 34,651 international-$ in 2011 prices | 38,406 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 24 Finland 40,702 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 25 France 39,066 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 26 Bahrain 38,652 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 28 Japan 38,269 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 29 New Zealand 38,250 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 30 Israel 36,649 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is change in per capita co₂ emissions and gdp in United Kingdom?
- Change in per capita co₂ emissions and gdp in United Kingdom was 38,406 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022, according to Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest change in per capita co₂ emissions and gdp recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 39,113 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2019.
- What is the lowest change in per capita co₂ emissions and gdp recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 995 international-$ in 2011 prices in 1289.
- How does United Kingdom rank for change in per capita co₂ emissions and gdp?
- United Kingdom ranks 27th out of 165 countries with data for 2022.
- Is change in per capita co₂ emissions and gdp rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Change in per capita CO₂ emissions and GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Average economic output per person in a country or region per year. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.