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Power sector CO2 emissions in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: 312.9 million tonnes (fossil CO2 emissions, 2024), +1.7% on 2023.
- 312.9 million tonnes Latest · 2024
- +1.7% vs 2023
- 35Records · 1 measures
Annual · 1 publisher · Next period 2025
Fossil CO2 emissions in United Kingdom
Fossil CO2 emissions
United Kingdom, 1990 to 2024
Estimates are listed as such in the table below
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| Period | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Estimate | 601.9 million tonnes |
| 1991 | Estimate | 609.4 million tonnes |
| 1992 | Estimate | 593.8 million tonnes |
| 1993 | Estimate | 579.6 million tonnes |
| 1994 | Estimate | 574 million tonnes |
| 1995 | Estimate | 566.2 million tonnes |
| 1996 | Estimate | 586.8 million tonnes |
| 1997 | Estimate | 562.7 million tonnes |
| 1998 | Estimate | 568.5 million tonnes |
| 1999 | Estimate | 561.6 million tonnes |
| 2000 | Estimate | 569 million tonnes |
| 2001 | Estimate | 578 million tonnes |
| 2002 | Estimate | 560.3 million tonnes |
| 2003 | Estimate | 571.6 million tonnes |
| 2004 | Estimate | 573.4 million tonnes |
| 2005 | Estimate | 570.3 million tonnes |
| 2006 | Estimate | 567.8 million tonnes |
| 2007 | Estimate | 559.6 million tonnes |
| 2008 | Estimate | 544.9 million tonnes |
| 2009 | Estimate | 494.1 million tonnes |
| 2010 | Estimate | 511.9 million tonnes |
| 2011 | Estimate | 469.7 million tonnes |
| 2012 | Estimate | 487.5 million tonnes |
| 2013 | Estimate | 477.6 million tonnes |
| 2014 | Estimate | 438.8 million tonnes |
| 2015 | Estimate | 422.5 million tonnes |
| 2016 | Estimate | 399.4 million tonnes |
| 2017 | Estimate | 387.4 million tonnes |
| 2018 | Estimate | 379.7 million tonnes |
| 2019 | Estimate | 364.8 million tonnes |
| 2020 | Estimate | 326.3 million tonnes |
| 2021 | Estimate | 342.4 million tonnes |
| 2022 | Estimate | 311.1 million tonnes |
| 2023 | Estimate | 307.8 million tonnes |
| 2024 | Estimate | 312.9 million tonnes |
Every record
35 records across 1 measure, newest first within each. Each period opens its record and evidence.
| Measure | Period | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2024 | 312.9 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2023 | 307.8 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2022 | 311.1 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2021 | 342.4 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2020 | 326.3 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2019 | 364.8 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2018 | 379.7 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2017 | 387.4 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2016 | 399.4 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2015 | 422.5 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2014 | 438.8 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2013 | 477.6 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2012 | 487.5 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2011 | 469.7 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2010 | 511.9 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2009 | 494.1 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2008 | 544.9 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2007 | 559.6 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2006 | 567.8 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2005 | 570.3 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2004 | 573.4 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2003 | 571.6 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2002 | 560.3 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2001 | 578 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2000 | 569 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 1999 | 561.6 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 1998 | 568.5 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 1997 | 562.7 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 1996 | 586.8 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 1995 | 566.2 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 1994 | 574 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 1993 | 579.6 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 1992 | 593.8 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 1991 | 609.4 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 1990 | 601.9 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest power sector CO2 emissions figure for United Kingdom?
United Kingdom: 312.9 million tonnes fossil CO2 emissions in 2024, +1.7% on 2023.
Where does the United Kingdom data come from?
35 records from 1 document by GCP. Each figure links to its record and its original source evidence.
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StatOrigin. (2026). Power sector CO2 emissions in United Kingdom [Data set]. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://statorigin.org/statistics/power-sector-co2-emissions/united-kingdom
"Power sector CO2 emissions in United Kingdom." StatOrigin, 2026, https://statorigin.org/statistics/power-sector-co2-emissions/united-kingdom. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.
StatOrigin. "Power sector CO2 emissions in United Kingdom." Data set, 2026. Accessed October 22, 2026. https://statorigin.org/statistics/power-sector-co2-emissions/united-kingdom.
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