Northern Europe
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom emitted about 313 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.81% of the world total, making it the 18th largest emitter. About 4.5 tonnes per person per year, 96% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
- CO₂ in 2024
- 313Mt
- Per person
- 4.5t
- Change since 2005
- −45%
- Total since 1850
- 80.1bn t
- Renewable electricity
- 52%
0.81% of the world · 18th largest
World average 4.7 t
−48% since 1990
4.3% of all CO₂ ever emitted
World 34% (2025)
Annual CO₂ emissions
million tonnes, fossil fuels and industryShow the data as a table
| Year | CO₂ (Mt) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 312.91 |
| 2023 | 307.83 |
| 2022 | 311.12 |
| 2021 | 342.37 |
| 2020 | 326.26 |
| 2019 | 364.75 |
| 2018 | 379.73 |
| 2017 | 387.37 |
| 2016 | 399.43 |
| 2015 | 422.46 |
| 2014 | 438.81 |
| 2013 | 477.61 |
| 2012 | 487.48 |
| 2011 | 469.71 |
| 2010 | 511.91 |
| 2009 | 494.11 |
| 2008 | 544.93 |
| 2007 | 559.57 |
| 2006 | 567.85 |
| 2005 | 570.34 |
| 2004 | 573.43 |
| 2003 | 571.62 |
| 2002 | 560.27 |
| 2001 | 577.97 |
| 2000 | 569.03 |
| 1999 | 561.65 |
| 1998 | 568.54 |
| 1997 | 562.71 |
| 1996 | 586.76 |
| 1995 | 566.16 |
| 1994 | 574.02 |
| 1993 | 579.61 |
| 1992 | 593.85 |
| 1991 | 609.41 |
| 1990 | 601.95 |
Per person vs the world
tonnes of CO₂- World average
- United Kingdom
Renewable share of electricity
%- World
- United Kingdom
Where the United Kingdom's electricity came from, 2025
- Coal 0.1%
- Gas 31.1%
- Oil 4.4%
- Nuclear 12.4%
- Hydro 1.9%
- Wind 29.4%
- Solar 6.6%
- Bioenergy & other 14.1%
Source: Global Carbon Budget and Ember via Our World in Data ·
About the United Kingdom's emissions
How much CO₂ does the United Kingdom emit?
The United Kingdom emitted about 313 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.81% of the world total, making it the 18th largest emitter.
What are the United Kingdom's CO₂ emissions per person?
About 4.5 tonnes per person per year, 96% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
Are the United Kingdom's emissions going down?
Yes. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were −45% compared with 2005 and −48% compared with 1990.
How much of the United Kingdom's electricity is renewable?
52.0% in 2025, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.