CO2 emissions embodied in production, Metric ton of CO₂ equivalent in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: CO2 emissions embodied in production, Metric ton of CO₂ equivalent was 401.75 in 2018. ▼ Falling
CO2 emissions embodied in production, Metric ton of CO₂ equivalent in United Kingdom, 1995–2018
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co2 emissions embodied in production, metric ton of co₂ equivalent in United Kingdom is 401.75, measured in 2018. That is the lowest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is down 1.0% on the previous year and down 28.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co2 emissions embodied in production, metric ton of co₂ equivalent in United Kingdom peaked at 584.76 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 401.75, in 2018.
United Kingdom ranks 14th of 66 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 24 years of available data.
CO2 emissions embodied in production, Metric ton of CO₂ equivalent in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 539.23 | — |
| 1996 | 560.28 | +3.9% |
| 1997 | 539.84 | -3.6% |
| 1998 | 545.55 | +1.1% |
| 1999 | 543.29 | -0.4% |
| 2000 | 554.3 | +2.0% |
| 2001 | 568.59 | +2.6% |
| 2002 | 559.15 | -1.7% |
| 2003 | 573.92 | +2.6% |
| 2004 | 581.2 | +1.3% |
| 2005 | 583.83 | +0.5% |
| 2006 | 584.76 | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 575.11 | -1.6% |
| 2008 | 560.68 | -2.5% |
| 2009 | 510.89 | -8.9% |
| 2010 | 525.55 | +2.9% |
| 2011 | 488.21 | -7.1% |
| 2012 | 507.99 | +4.1% |
| 2013 | 493.68 | -2.8% |
| 2014 | 456.29 | -7.6% |
| 2015 | 444.1 | -2.7% |
| 2016 | 420.62 | -5.3% |
| 2017 | 405.84 | -3.5% |
| 2018 | 401.75 | -1.0% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 401.75 is above the median for high income countries, which is 64.59, 6.2× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 401.75 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 54.69, 7.3× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 545.64 | 539.23 | 560.28 | 5 |
| 2000s | 565.24 | 510.89 | 584.76 | 10 |
| 2010s | 460.45 | 401.75 | 525.55 | 9 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions
- What is co2 emissions embodied in production, metric ton of co₂ equivalent in United Kingdom?
- Co2 emissions embodied in production, metric ton of co₂ equivalent in United Kingdom was 401.75 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest co2 emissions embodied in production, metric ton of co₂ equivalent recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 584.76 in 2006.
- What is the lowest co2 emissions embodied in production, metric ton of co₂ equivalent recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 401.75 in 2018.
- How does United Kingdom rank for co2 emissions embodied in production, metric ton of co₂ equivalent?
- United Kingdom ranks 14th out of 66 countries with data for 2018.
- Is co2 emissions embodied in production, metric ton of co₂ equivalent rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of CO2 emissions embodied in production, Metric ton of CO₂ equivalent. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual, country-level estimates of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions resulting from fuel combustion, which are embodied in domestic final demand, production, and trade. The data covers a substantial period, with estimates for emissions embodied in production and final demand available for 66 countries from 1995 to 2018. Additionally, the dataset includes annual country-level estimates for CO2 emissions embodied in gross exports and gross imports for the same 66 countries, extending to the years 1995 to 2020. All emissions are measured in million tons of CO2 equivalent (MtCO2 eq.). The compilation relies on several authoritative sources; specifically, the total value of merchandise exports and imports is taken from the Direction of Trade Statistics (DOTS). Furthermore, the CO2 emissions embodied in international trade are derived from the OECD's 2021 compilation of indicators on Carbon dioxide emissions embodied in international trade, which itself is a product of combining the Input-Output Database and the Trade in embodied CO2 (TeCO2) Database.