CO2 emissions, Metric ton of CO₂ in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: CO2 emissions, Metric ton of CO₂ was 3.82 in 2018. ▬ Flat
CO2 emissions, Metric ton of CO₂ in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1995–2018
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co2 emissions, metric ton of co₂ in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is 3.82, measured in 2018.
The figure is down 9.7% on the previous year and up 71.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co2 emissions, metric ton of co₂ in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 4.23 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 1.87, in 2006.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 23rd of 66 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
CO2 emissions, Metric ton of CO₂ in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 3.04 | — |
| 1996 | 3.33 | +9.5% |
| 1997 | 3.11 | -6.6% |
| 1998 | 3.08 | -0.8% |
| 1999 | 2.96 | -4.0% |
| 2000 | 2.51 | -15.2% |
| 2001 | 2.91 | +16.0% |
| 2002 | 3.01 | +3.5% |
| 2003 | 2.12 | -29.5% |
| 2004 | 2.26 | +6.5% |
| 2005 | 2.56 | +13.4% |
| 2006 | 1.87 | -27.0% |
| 2007 | 2.32 | +23.7% |
| 2008 | 2.22 | -4.0% |
| 2009 | 2.03 | -8.6% |
| 2010 | 1.98 | -2.6% |
| 2011 | 2.71 | +36.8% |
| 2012 | 2.19 | -19.3% |
| 2013 | 2.41 | +10.2% |
| 2014 | 2.05 | -14.8% |
| 2015 | 2.02 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 3.71 | +83.3% |
| 2017 | 4.23 | +14.0% |
| 2018 | 3.82 | -9.7% |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 3.82 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.3, 2.9× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 3.82 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.3, 2.9× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.1 | 2.96 | 3.33 | 5 |
| 2000s | 2.38 | 1.87 | 3.01 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.79 | 1.98 | 4.23 | 9 |
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More climate change data for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.7% (2100)
- Population, total, annual growth rate 0.2973 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban population, annual growth rate 0.3945 % change on previous year (2025)
- Urban population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban population, per capita 0.8332 units per person (2025)
- Urban population 83.3% (2025)
- Urban population 57.90 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 0.4% (2025)
- Population, total 69.49 million (2025)
All data for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland →
Frequently asked questions
- What is co2 emissions, metric ton of co₂ in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Co2 emissions, metric ton of co₂ in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 3.82 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest co2 emissions, metric ton of co₂ recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 4.23 in 2017.
- What is the lowest co2 emissions, metric ton of co₂ recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.87 in 2006.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for co2 emissions, metric ton of co₂?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 23rd out of 66 countries with data for 2018.
- Is co2 emissions, metric ton of co₂ rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 71.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of CO2 emissions, Metric ton of CO₂ (Agriculture, forestry and fishing). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual estimates of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions for 66 countries across 45 industries from 1995 to 2018. It details both aggregate emissions and emissions intensity, specifically direct and indirect CO2 emissions per unit of output. The data is structured to allow for analysis of emission trends by country, industry, and a combination of both. CO2 emissions from fuel consumption are in millions of metric tons of CO2. CO2 emissions intensities are in metric tons of CO2 emissions per $1 million USD of output. CO2 emissions multipliers are in metric tons of CO2 emissions per $1 million USD of output.