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

In 2024, United Kingdom ranked #33 out of 194 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e).

United Kingdom: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

Name: United Kingdom: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
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In 2024, United Kingdom's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 44.67.

That's down 17.4% from 2023, the highest value since 2023.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 78.79 . United Kingdom ranks #33 globally out of 194 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #9 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 212.04; 2006
Trough: 44.67; 2024
1-year change: -17.4%
5-year change: -37.4%; -8.9% / yr
10-year change: -68.9%; -11.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
2024	44.6728
2023	54.0762
2022	67.8878
2021	67.8479
2020	62.7129
2019	71.3089
2018	81.1948
2017	88.1171
2016	98.3792
2015	121.5871

About Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from electricity and heat generation (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 code 1.A.1.a. 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.PI.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 Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024?: In 2024, United Kingdom's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 44.67, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United Kingdom's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?: United Kingdom's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) fell 17.4% from 2023 to 2024.
How does United Kingdom rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?: In 2024, United Kingdom ranked #33 out of 194 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e).
How does United Kingdom's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?: The global average for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 78.79, so United Kingdom is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #9 of 48.
What is Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (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 electricity and heat generation (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 code 1.A.1.a. 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.PI.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.