CO₂ emissions from transport in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: CO₂ emissions from transport was 106.08 million tonnes in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
106.08 million tonnes
Change on year
down 0.9%
World rank
14th
of 191 countries
All-time high
129.55 million tonnes
in 2007
All-time low
94.22 million tonnes
in 2020
Years of data
34
1990–2023
CO₂ emissions from transport in United Kingdom, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, co₂ emissions from transport in United Kingdom stood at 106.08 million tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.9% on the previous year and down 7.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from transport in United Kingdom peaked at 129.55 million tonnes in 2007 and was at its lowest, 94.22 million tonnes, in 2020.
United Kingdom ranks 14th of 191 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 34 years of available data.
CO₂ emissions from transport in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 114.97 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 114.36 million tonnes | -0.5% |
| 1992 | 115.83 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1993 | 117.00 million tonnes | +1.0% |
| 1994 | 117.38 million tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1995 | 116.33 million tonnes | -0.9% |
| 1996 | 120.85 million tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1997 | 121.95 million tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1998 | 121.19 million tonnes | -0.6% |
| 1999 | 124.73 million tonnes | +2.9% |
| 2000 | 122.95 million tonnes | -1.4% |
| 2001 | 121.90 million tonnes | -0.9% |
| 2002 | 123.17 million tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2003 | 124.57 million tonnes | +1.1% |
| 2004 | 125.98 million tonnes | +1.1% |
| 2005 | 127.20 million tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2006 | 128.85 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2007 | 129.55 million tonnes | +0.5% |
| 2008 | 122.74 million tonnes | -5.3% |
| 2009 | 118.32 million tonnes | -3.6% |
| 2010 | 116.85 million tonnes | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 115.40 million tonnes | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 114.91 million tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 114.17 million tonnes | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 115.64 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 118.82 million tonnes | +2.7% |
| 2016 | 121.63 million tonnes | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 122.09 million tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 120.56 million tonnes | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 118.58 million tonnes | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 94.22 million tonnes | -20.5% |
| 2021 | 104.86 million tonnes | +11.3% |
| 2022 | 107.00 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 2023 | 106.08 million tonnes | -0.9% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 106.08 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 12.23 million tonnes, 8.7× the median. (60 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 106.08 million tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 10.50 million tonnes, 10.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 118.46 million tonnes | 114.36 million tonnes | 124.73 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 124.52 million tonnes | 118.32 million tonnes | 129.55 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 117.86 million tonnes | 114.17 million tonnes | 122.09 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 103.04 million tonnes | 94.22 million tonnes | 107.00 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More climate change data for United Kingdom
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 29,008 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 co₂ emissions from transport in United Kingdom?
- Co₂ emissions from transport in United Kingdom was 106.08 million tonnes in 2023, according to Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from transport recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 129.55 million tonnes in 2007.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from transport recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 94.22 million tonnes in 2020.
- How does United Kingdom rank for co₂ emissions from transport?
- United Kingdom ranks 14th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions from transport rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions from transport. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Emissions are measured in tonnes.