How does United Kingdom rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?

In 2024, United Kingdom ranked #26 out of 193 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e).

United Kingdom: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

Name: United Kingdom: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
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In 2024, United Kingdom's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 30.67.

That's down 3.2% from 2023, the highest value since 2023.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 33.27 . United Kingdom ranks #26 globally out of 193 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #6 of 47.

Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CO2.IC.MT.CE.AR5) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 55.09; 2005
Trough: 30.67; 2024
1-year change: -3.2%
5-year change: -6.9%; -1.4% / yr
10-year change: -24.3%; -2.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
2024	30.6743
2023	31.6795
2022	30.9915
2021	32.6291
2020	32.2185
2019	32.9398
2018	33.0676
2017	32.9166
2016	32.4075
2015	39.2387

About Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from industrial combustion (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 code 1.A.2 Manufacturing Industries and Construction. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).

Indicator code: EN.GHG.CO2.IC.MT.CE.AR5 • Category: Environment

Environmental data note: Environmental indicators like CO2 emissions often lag by 2–3 years due to the complexity of data collection. Values represent actual measured or estimated emissions, not policy targets.

Frequently asked questions

What was United Kingdom's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024?: In 2024, United Kingdom's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 30.67, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United Kingdom's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?: United Kingdom's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e) fell 3.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does United Kingdom rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?: In 2024, United Kingdom ranked #26 out of 193 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e).
How does United Kingdom's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?: The global average for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 33.27, so United Kingdom is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #6 of 47.
What is Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e) and how is it measured?: A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from industrial combustion (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 code 1.A.2 Manufacturing Industries and Construction. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).

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Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CO2.IC.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.