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

In 2024, United Kingdom ranked #15 out of 194 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e).

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

Name: United Kingdom: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
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In 2024, United Kingdom's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 106.70.

That's up 0.4% from 2023, the highest value since 2022.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 35.76 . United Kingdom ranks #15 globally out of 194 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #4 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 129.55; 2007
Trough: 94.22; 2020
1-year change: +0.4%
5-year change: -10.0%; -2.1% / yr
10-year change: -7.7%; -0.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
2024	106.6993
2023	106.2466
2022	107.1457
2021	103.9746
2020	94.2218
2019	118.5813
2018	120.5629
2017	122.0860
2016	121.6266
2015	118.8202

About Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the transportation sector (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 codes 1.A.3.a Civil Aviation, 1.A.3.b_noRES Road Transportation no resuspension, 1.A.3.c Railways, 1.A.3.d Water-borne Navigation, 1.A.3.e Other Transportation. 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.TR.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 Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024?: In 2024, United Kingdom's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 106.70, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United Kingdom's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?: United Kingdom's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rose 0.4% from 2023 to 2024.
How does United Kingdom rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?: In 2024, United Kingdom ranked #15 out of 194 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e).
How does United Kingdom's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?: The global average for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 35.76, so United Kingdom is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #4 of 48.
What is Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (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 the transportation sector (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 codes 1.A.3.a Civil Aviation, 1.A.3.b_noRES Road Transportation no resuspension, 1.A.3.c Railways, 1.A.3.d Water-borne Navigation, 1.A.3.e Other Transportation. 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.TR.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.