Co2 emissions domestic aviation in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Co2 emissions domestic aviation was 1.58 million in 2024. ▼ Falling
Co2 emissions domestic aviation in United Kingdom, 2013–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, co2 emissions domestic aviation in United Kingdom stood at 1.58 million. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.0% on the previous year and up 6.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co2 emissions domestic aviation in United Kingdom peaked at 1.58 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 587,461, in 2020.
That places United Kingdom 24th out of 143 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 12 years of available data.
Co2 emissions domestic aviation in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1.57 million | — |
| 2014 | 1.49 million | -5.2% |
| 2015 | 1.52 million | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 1.54 million | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 1.53 million | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 1.47 million | -3.6% |
| 2019 | 1.27 million | -13.8% |
| 2020 | 587,461 | -53.7% |
| 2021 | 789,770 | +34.4% |
| 2022 | 1.23 million | +55.9% |
| 2023 | 1.50 million | +21.5% |
| 2024 | 1.58 million | +6.0% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 1.58 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 54,643, 29.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 1.58 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 49,016, 32.3× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.48 million | 1.27 million | 1.57 million | 7 |
| 2020s | 1.14 million | 587,461 | 1.58 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 55.89 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 26.52 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is co2 emissions domestic aviation in United Kingdom?
- Co2 emissions domestic aviation in United Kingdom was 1.58 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co2 emissions domestic aviation recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 1.58 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest co2 emissions domestic aviation recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 587,461 in 2020.
- How does United Kingdom rank for co2 emissions domestic aviation?
- United Kingdom ranks 24th out of 143 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co2 emissions domestic aviation rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Co2 emissions domestic aviation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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