Emissions in the UK - Statistics & Facts
Key insights
- UK's share of cumulative CO₂ emissions since 1750
- 4.52%

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Global share of cumulative CO₂ emissions 1750-2021, by select country
- Total UK CO₂ emissions since 1750
- 78.5 GtCO₂

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Cumulative CO₂ emissions from fossil fuel combustion worldwide 1750-2021, by country
- London PM2.5 concentration
- 9.6 μg/m³

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Most polluted capital cities based on PM2.5 concentration in Europe 2022
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- Premium Statistic Cumulative CO₂ emissions from fossil fuel combustion worldwide 1750-2021, by country
- Premium Statistic Global share of cumulative CO₂ emissions 1750-2021, by select country
- Basic Statistic Global CO₂ emissions change 1990-2022, by country
- Premium Statistic Prices of implemented carbon taxes worldwide 2023, by country
- Premium Statistic Most polluted capital cities based on PM2.5 concentration in Europe 2022
Overview
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Cumulative CO₂ emissions from fossil fuel combustion worldwide 1750-2021, by country
Cumulative CO₂ emissions from fossil fuel combustion worldwide 1750-2021, by country
Cumulative carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel combustion worldwide from 1750 to 2021, by major country (in billion metric tons)
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Global share of cumulative CO₂ emissions 1750-2021, by select country
Global share of cumulative CO₂ emissions 1750-2021, by select country
Distribution of cumulative carbon dioxide emissions worldwide from 1750 to 2021, by key country
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Basic Statistic
Global CO₂ emissions change 1990-2022, by country
Global CO₂ emissions change 1990-2022, by country
Change in carbon dioxide emissions in selected countries worldwide from 1990 to 2022
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Prices of implemented carbon taxes worldwide 2023, by country
Prices of implemented carbon taxes worldwide 2023, by country
Carbon tax rates worldwide as of March 31, 2023, by country (in U.S. dollars per metric ton of CO₂ equivalent)
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Most polluted capital cities based on PM2.5 concentration in Europe 2022
Most polluted capital cities based on PM2.5 concentration in Europe 2022
Average PM2.5 concentration in the most polluted capital cities in Europe in 2022 (in micrograms per cubic meter of air)
GHG emissions
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- Premium Statistic Historical CO2 emissions in the United Kingdom 1750-2021
- Premium Statistic Greenhouse gas emissions in the UK 1990-2022
- Premium Statistic Carbon dioxide emissions per capita in the United Kingdom 1970-2021
- Premium Statistic Carbon dioxide emissions in the UK 1990-2021
- Premium Statistic Methane (CH4) emissions in the United Kingdom (UK)1990-2021
- Premium Statistic Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions in the United Kingdom (UK)1990-2021
GHG emissions
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Historical CO2 emissions in the United Kingdom 1750-2021
Historical CO2 emissions in the United Kingdom 1750-2021
Cumulative carbon dioxide emissions in the United Kingdom from 1750 to 2021 (in million metric tons)
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Greenhouse gas emissions in the UK 1990-2022
Greenhouse gas emissions in the UK 1990-2022
Greenhouse gas emissions in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2022 (in million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent)
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Carbon dioxide emissions per capita in the United Kingdom 1970-2021
Carbon dioxide emissions per capita in the United Kingdom 1970-2021
Per capita carbon dioxide emissions in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1970 to 2021 (in metric tons)
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Carbon dioxide emissions in the UK 1990-2021
Carbon dioxide emissions in the UK 1990-2021
Carbon dioxide emissions in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2021 (in million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent)
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Methane (CH4) emissions in the United Kingdom (UK)1990-2021
Methane (CH4) emissions in the United Kingdom (UK)1990-2021
Annual methane (CH4) emissions in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2021 (in million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent)
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Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions in the United Kingdom (UK)1990-2021
Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions in the United Kingdom (UK)1990-2021
Annual nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2021 (in million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent)
Air pollutants
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- Premium Statistic Average PM2.5 concentration in the United Kingdom 2022, by select city
- Premium Statistic PM2.5 particle emissions in the United Kingdom (UK) 1970-2021
- Premium Statistic PM10 emissions in the United Kingdom (UK) 1970-2021
- Premium Statistic Nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions the United Kingdom (UK) 1990-2021
- Premium Statistic Sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions the United Kingdom (UK) 1990-2021
- Premium Statistic Number of air pollution days in the United Kingdom (UK) 2010-2022, by area
- Premium Statistic Total acid rain precursor emissions the United Kingdom (UK) 1990-2021
Air pollutants
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Average PM2.5 concentration in the United Kingdom 2022, by select city
Average PM2.5 concentration in the United Kingdom 2022, by select city
Average PM2.5 concentration in selected cities in the United Kingdom in 2022 (in micrograms per cubic meter of air)
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PM2.5 particle emissions in the United Kingdom (UK) 1970-2021
PM2.5 particle emissions in the United Kingdom (UK) 1970-2021
Annual PM2.5 emissions in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1970 to 2021 (in 1,000 metric tons)
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PM10 emissions in the United Kingdom (UK) 1970-2021
PM10 emissions in the United Kingdom (UK) 1970-2021
Annual PM10 emissions in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1970 to 2021 (in 1,000 metric tons)
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Nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions the United Kingdom (UK) 1990-2021
Nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions the United Kingdom (UK) 1990-2021
Annual nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2021 (in million metric tons)
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Sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions the United Kingdom (UK) 1990-2021
Sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions the United Kingdom (UK) 1990-2021
Annual sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2021 (in million metric tons)
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Number of air pollution days in the United Kingdom (UK) 2010-2022, by area
Number of air pollution days in the United Kingdom (UK) 2010-2022, by area
Average number of moderate or higher air pollution days in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2010 to 2022, by area
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Total acid rain precursor emissions the United Kingdom (UK) 1990-2021
Total acid rain precursor emissions the United Kingdom (UK) 1990-2021
Total acid rain precursor emissions in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2021 (in million metric tons of sulfur dioxide equivalent)
Segments
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- Premium Statistic Breakdown of greenhouse gas emissions in the UK 2021, by sector
- Premium Statistic Greenhouse gas emissions in the UK, by gas and sector 2021
- Premium Statistic Greenhouse gas emissions in the United Kingdom 1990 -2021, by sector
- Premium Statistic Carbon dioxide emissions in the United Kingdom 1990 -2022, by sector
- Premium Statistic Major sources of PM2.5 particle emissions in the United Kingdom (UK) 1990-2021
- Premium Statistic Share of NOx emissions in the United Kingdom (UK) 2021, by source
Segments
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Breakdown of greenhouse gas emissions in the UK 2021, by sector
Breakdown of greenhouse gas emissions in the UK 2021, by sector
Distribution of greenhouse gas emissions in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2021, by sector
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Greenhouse gas emissions in the UK, by gas and sector 2021
Greenhouse gas emissions in the UK, by gas and sector 2021
Greenhouse gas emissions in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2021, by gas and sector (in million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent)
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Greenhouse gas emissions in the United Kingdom 1990 -2021, by sector
Greenhouse gas emissions in the United Kingdom 1990 -2021, by sector
Greenhouse gas emissions in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2021, by sector (in million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent)
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Carbon dioxide emissions in the United Kingdom 1990 -2022, by sector
Carbon dioxide emissions in the United Kingdom 1990 -2022, by sector
Carbon dioxide emissions in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2022, by sector (in million metric tons of carbon dioxide)
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Major sources of PM2.5 particle emissions in the United Kingdom (UK) 1990-2021
Major sources of PM2.5 particle emissions in the United Kingdom (UK) 1990-2021
Annual PM2.5 particulate matter emissions in the United Kingdom (UK) in selected years from 1990 to 2021, by major source (in 1,000 metric tons)
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Share of NOx emissions in the United Kingdom (UK) 2021, by source
Share of NOx emissions in the United Kingdom (UK) 2021, by source
Distribution of nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2021, by source
Outlook
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Projected GHG emissions in the United Kingdom (UK) 2022-2040
Projected GHG emissions in the United Kingdom (UK) 2022-2040
Projected greenhouse gas emissions in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2022 to 2040 (in million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent)
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Projected CO₂ emissions in the United Kingdom (UK) 2022-2040
Projected CO₂ emissions in the United Kingdom (UK) 2022-2040
Projected carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2022 to 2040 (in million metric tons)
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Projected GHG emissions in the United Kingdom (UK) 2022-2040, by sector
Projected GHG emissions in the United Kingdom (UK) 2022-2040, by sector
Projected greenhouse gas emissions in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2022 to 2040, by sector (in million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent)
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