Methane emissions, per unit of GDP in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Methane emissions, per unit of GDP was 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP
Change on year
down 7.9%
World rank
183rd
of 193 countries
All-time high
0.0022 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP
in 1960
All-time low
0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP
in 2024
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Methane emissions, per unit of GDP in United Kingdom, 1960–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP for methane emissions, per unit of gdp in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 65 years on record.
The figure is down 7.9% on the previous year and down 21.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane emissions, per unit of gdp in United Kingdom peaked at 0.0022 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP in 1960 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP, in 2024.
United Kingdom ranks 183rd of 193 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Methane emissions, per unit of GDP in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0.0022 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 0.0021 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -3.9% |
| 1962 | 0.002 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -4.8% |
| 1963 | 0.0019 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -5.3% |
| 1964 | 0.0017 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -9.0% |
| 1965 | 0.0016 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -6.4% |
| 1966 | 0.0015 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -7.3% |
| 1967 | 0.0014 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -6.7% |
| 1968 | 0.0015 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | +5.8% |
| 1969 | 0.0014 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -6.7% |
| 1970 | 0.0012 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -11.7% |
| 1971 | 0.0011 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -11.9% |
| 1972 | 0.0009 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -18.8% |
| 1973 | 0.0008 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -7.5% |
| 1974 | 0.0007 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -11.3% |
| 1975 | 0.0006 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -11.8% |
| 1976 | 0.0006 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | +1.4% |
| 1977 | 0.0005 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -13.8% |
| 1978 | 0.0004 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -22.1% |
| 1979 | 0.0003 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -22.4% |
| 1980 | 0.0003 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -22.0% |
| 1981 | 0.0003 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | +3.9% |
| 1982 | 0.0003 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | +3.8% |
| 1983 | 0.0003 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | +4.1% |
| 1984 | 0.0002 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -14.7% |
| 1985 | 0.0003 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | +7.7% |
| 1986 | 0.0002 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -13.4% |
| 1987 | 0.0002 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -21.1% |
| 1988 | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -19.1% |
| 1989 | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -4.0% |
| 1990 | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -12.2% |
| 1991 | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -2.4% |
| 1992 | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -6.3% |
| 1993 | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | +7.4% |
| 1994 | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -11.0% |
| 1995 | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -13.0% |
| 1996 | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -6.5% |
| 1997 | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -10.8% |
| 1998 | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -11.7% |
| 1999 | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -8.8% |
| 2000 | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -4.7% |
| 2001 | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -2.4% |
| 2002 | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -12.0% |
| 2003 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -17.5% |
| 2004 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -19.5% |
| 2005 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -12.1% |
| 2006 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -13.2% |
| 2007 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -18.2% |
| 2008 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -2.6% |
| 2009 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | +15.1% |
| 2010 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -10.9% |
| 2011 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -10.6% |
| 2012 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -3.8% |
| 2013 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -7.0% |
| 2014 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -11.4% |
| 2015 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | +3.8% |
| 2016 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | +8.0% |
| 2017 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -7.2% |
| 2019 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | +2.9% |
| 2021 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -14.0% |
| 2022 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -8.4% |
| 2024 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -7.9% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP is below the median for high income countries, which is 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP, 39% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP, 30% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.0017 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 0.0014 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 0.0022 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.0007 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 0.0003 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 0.0012 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0002 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 0.0003 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 180 Sweden 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP compare
- 181 Hong Kong 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP compare
- 182 Germany 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP compare
- 184 Nauru 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP compare
- 185 Singapore 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP compare
- 186 Japan 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP compare
More climate change data for United Kingdom
- 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)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 2 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is methane emissions, per unit of gdp in United Kingdom?
- Methane emissions, per unit of gdp in United Kingdom was 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest methane emissions, per unit of gdp recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0022 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP in 1960.
- What is the lowest methane emissions, per unit of gdp recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP in 2024.
- How does United Kingdom rank for methane emissions, per unit of gdp?
- United Kingdom ranks 183rd out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
- Is methane emissions, per unit of gdp rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Methane emissions, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Methane emissions divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Methane emissions ÷ GDP (current US$)
Computed from
- Methane emissions Our World in Data
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
Methane emissions divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.