Coal — Emissions in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Coal — Emissions was 4.85 kt in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Coal — Emissions in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1990–2012
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kt.
Analysis
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland recorded 4.85 kt for coal — emissions in 2012.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.2% on the previous year and down 83.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coal — emissions in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 95.74 kt in 1990 and was at its lowest, 0 kt, in 2009.
That places United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 25th out of 36 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Coal — Emissions in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | kt | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 95.74 kt | — |
| 1991 | 91.02 kt | -4.9% |
| 1992 | 57.51 kt | -36.8% |
| 1993 | 62.66 kt | +9.0% |
| 1994 | 62.73 kt | +0.1% |
| 1995 | 63.83 kt | +1.8% |
| 1996 | 63.81 kt | -0.0% |
| 1997 | 34.5 kt | -45.9% |
| 1998 | 44.02 kt | +27.6% |
| 1999 | 34.36 kt | -22.0% |
| 2000 | 34.11 kt | -0.7% |
| 2001 | 24.31 kt | -28.7% |
| 2002 | 29.11 kt | +19.7% |
| 2003 | 29.04 kt | -0.2% |
| 2004 | 38.82 kt | +33.7% |
| 2005 | 43.66 kt | +12.4% |
| 2006 | 24.22 kt | -44.5% |
| 2007 | 19.46 kt | -19.6% |
| 2008 | 24.29 kt | +24.8% |
| 2009 | 0 kt | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 4.87 kt | — |
| 2011 | 4.86 kt | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 4.85 kt | -0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 61.02 kt | 34.36 kt | 95.74 kt | 10 |
| 2000s | 26.7 kt | 0 kt | 43.66 kt | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.86 kt | 4.85 kt | 4.87 kt | 3 |
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More climate change data for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 1.01 billion kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 37,706 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 8,697 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 29,008 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 32.82 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1,036 kt (2050)
- 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)
All data for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland →
Frequently asked questions
- What is coal — emissions in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Coal — emissions in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 4.85 kt in 2012, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest coal — emissions recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 95.74 kt in 1990.
- What is the lowest coal — emissions recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 kt in 2009.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for coal — emissions?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 25th out of 36 countries with data for 2012.
- Is coal — emissions rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 83.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Coal — Emissions (CO2). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The FAOSTAT domain on Emissions from Energy use in agriculture contains data on energy used in agriculture (including forestry, aquaculture and fisheries), for instance to operate machinery, irrigate, heat stables, operate aquaculture ponds and fishing vessels, and related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It also includes on-farm use of, and related GHG emissions from, electricity and heat generated off-farm. Data are available by country and regional groups with global coverage and are updated annually.