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# United Kingdom CO2 Emissions

> United Kingdom co2 emissions is 292 Mt CO₂ as of Dec 2024, from 305 Mt CO₂. History from 1970, source World Bank. Free API & MCP access.

CO2 Emissions in United Kingdom fell to 292 Mt CO₂ in Dec 2024 from 305 Mt CO₂ in Dec 2023.

CO2 Emissions in United Kingdom averaged 484 Mt CO₂ from 1970 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 690 Mt CO₂ in Dec 1973 and a record low of 292 Mt CO₂ in Dec 2024. The series is reported yearly with history from 1970.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 292 Mt CO₂ | 305 Mt CO₂ | 690 Mt CO₂ (Dec 1973) | 292 Mt CO₂ (Dec 2024) | 1970–2024 | Mt | annual |

## FAQ

**What is United Kingdom's co2 emissions right now?**

CO2 Emissions in United Kingdom is 292 Mt CO₂ as of Dec 2024.

**What are the historical extremes for United Kingdom's co2 emissions?**

The all-time high is 690 Mt CO₂ (Dec 1973); the record low is 292 Mt CO₂ (Dec 2024), over a series starting in 1970.

**How often is this series updated?**

CO2 Emissions for United Kingdom is a annual series; values refresh when new data is published or revised.

**Where does this data come from?**

See our methodology page for how we source and verify every series.

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