Pre- and post-production — Emissions Share (CO2eq) (AR5) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Pre- and post-production — Emissions Share (CO2eq) (AR5) was 41.45 % in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Pre- and post-production — Emissions Share (CO2eq) (AR5) in United Kingdom, 1990–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for pre- and post-production — emissions share (co2eq) (ar5) in United Kingdom is 41.45 %, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 6.8% on the previous year and down 0.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pre- and post-production — emissions share (co2eq) (ar5) in United Kingdom peaked at 41.99 % in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.15 %, in 1994.
United Kingdom ranks 104th of 169 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pre- and post-production — Emissions Share (CO2eq) (AR5) in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 23.97 % | — |
| 1991 | 22.53 % | -6.0% |
| 1992 | 22.04 % | -2.2% |
| 1993 | 0.71 % | -96.8% |
| 1994 | 0.15 % | -78.9% |
| 1995 | 0.26 % | +73.3% |
| 1996 | 0.99 % | +280.8% |
| 1997 | 1.91 % | +92.9% |
| 1998 | 3.87 % | +102.6% |
| 1999 | 9.26 % | +139.3% |
| 2000 | 13.86 % | +49.7% |
| 2001 | 17.08 % | +23.2% |
| 2002 | 19.03 % | +11.4% |
| 2003 | 21.94 % | +15.3% |
| 2004 | 27.06 % | +23.3% |
| 2005 | 29.95 % | +10.7% |
| 2006 | 32.4 % | +8.2% |
| 2007 | 33.76 % | +4.2% |
| 2008 | 37.98 % | +12.5% |
| 2009 | 40.1 % | +5.6% |
| 2010 | 40.61 % | +1.3% |
| 2011 | 41.21 % | +1.5% |
| 2012 | 41.99 % | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 41.81 % | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 41.78 % | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 40.57 % | -2.9% |
| 2016 | 39.3 % | -3.1% |
| 2017 | 38.02 % | -3.3% |
| 2018 | 37.02 % | -2.6% |
| 2019 | 36.04 % | -2.6% |
| 2020 | 36.44 % | +1.1% |
| 2021 | 36.49 % | +0.1% |
| 2022 | 38.81 % | +6.4% |
| 2023 | 41.45 % | +6.8% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 41.45 % is below the median for high income countries, which is 41.76 %, 99% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 41.45 % is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 48.41 %, 86% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Pre- and post-production — Emissions Share (CO2eq) (AR5) in United Kingdom changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | +280.8% | 0.26 % | 0.99 % |
| 1999 | +139.3% | 3.87 % | 9.26 % |
| 1993 | -96.8% | 22.04 % | 0.71 % |
| 1998 | +102.6% | 1.91 % | 3.87 % |
| 1997 | +92.9% | 0.99 % | 1.91 % |
| 1994 | -78.9% | 0.71 % | 0.15 % |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8.57 % | 0.15 % | 23.97 % | 10 |
| 2000s | 27.32 % | 13.86 % | 40.1 % | 10 |
| 2010s | 39.84 % | 36.04 % | 41.99 % | 10 |
| 2020s | 38.3 % | 36.44 % | 41.45 % | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
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 pre- and post-production — emissions share (co2eq) (ar5) in United Kingdom?
- Pre- and post-production — emissions share (co2eq) (ar5) in United Kingdom was 41.45 % in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pre- and post-production — emissions share (co2eq) (ar5) recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 41.99 % in 2012.
- What is the lowest pre- and post-production — emissions share (co2eq) (ar5) recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.15 % in 1994.
- How does United Kingdom rank for pre- and post-production — emissions share (co2eq) (ar5)?
- United Kingdom ranks 104th out of 169 countries with data for 2023.
- Is pre- and post-production — emissions share (co2eq) (ar5) rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Pre- and post-production — Emissions Share (CO2eq) (AR5) (F-gases). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The FAOSTAT domain on Emissions indicators disseminates indicators on sectoral shares of total national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as well as three indicators of emissions intensity: per capita emissions; emissions per value of agricultural production; and emissions per area of agricultural land.