Carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions from the United Kingdom's residential sector are projected to rise slightly over the next two decades, reaching an estimated 63 million metric tons by 2040. The main source of CO₂ from the residential sector in the United Kingdom is the use of gas for heating and cooking.
Carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions of the residential sector in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2022, with a forecast until 2040
(in million metric tons)
Reference Scenario: Based on central estimates of economic growth and fossil fuel prices. Contains policies that have already been implemented and those planned policies (“EEP-ready” policies).
Emissions from this sector do not include those from the generation of the electricity consumed, as these emissions are included in the energy supply sector.
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
GOV.UK. (November 30, 2023). Carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions of the residential sector in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2022, with a forecast until 2040 (in million metric tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved October 05, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1082589/total-projected-carbon-emissions-of-residential-real-estate-in-the-united-kingdom/
GOV.UK. "Carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions of the residential sector in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2022, with a forecast until 2040 (in million metric tons)." Chart. November 30, 2023. Statista. Accessed October 05, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1082589/total-projected-carbon-emissions-of-residential-real-estate-in-the-united-kingdom/
GOV.UK. (2023). Carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions of the residential sector in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2022, with a forecast until 2040 (in million metric tons). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: October 05, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1082589/total-projected-carbon-emissions-of-residential-real-estate-in-the-united-kingdom/
GOV.UK. "Carbon Dioxide (Co₂) Emissions of The Residential Sector in The United Kingdom (Uk) from 1990 to 2022, with a Forecast until 2040 (in Million Metric Tons)." Statista, Statista Inc., 30 Nov 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1082589/total-projected-carbon-emissions-of-residential-real-estate-in-the-united-kingdom/
GOV.UK, Carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions of the residential sector in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2022, with a forecast until 2040 (in million metric tons) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1082589/total-projected-carbon-emissions-of-residential-real-estate-in-the-united-kingdom/ (last visited October 05, 2024)
Carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions of the residential sector in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2022, with a forecast until 2040 (in million metric tons) [Graph], GOV.UK, November 30, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1082589/total-projected-carbon-emissions-of-residential-real-estate-in-the-united-kingdom/