Sectoral breakdown of greenhouse gas emissions in the UK 2021, by country

Published by Ian Tiseo, Feb 14, 2024

The distribution of greenhouse gas emission sources in the United Kingdom varies by country. Transportation was the highest-emitting sector in both England and Scotland in 2021, representing just over one-quarter of total emissions in each nation. By comparison, agriculture was the highest-emitting sector in Northern Ireland, while energy supply was the largest source of emissions in Wales.

Distribution of greenhouse gas emissions in the United Kingdom in 2021, by sector and country

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September 2023

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United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

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2021

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