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United Kingdom

GBR

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Total Emissions

326 Mt

Rank #12 globally

Per Capita

4.9 t

Rank #11 globally

Resources

4

Major production types

Trend

decreasing

Current trajectory

About United Kingdom

The United Kingdom has achieved the fastest emissions reduction of any major economy, cutting emissions by 50% since 1990 while growing GDP by 70%. The UK was the first major economy to legislate net zero and operates its own emissions trading system post-Brexit.

Key Facts

  • Emissions down 50% from 1990, fastest G7 reduction
  • First major economy to legislate net zero (2019)
  • Coal-free electricity for record periods
  • World leader in offshore wind energy
Key Statistics

Population

67 million

GDP

$3.07 Trillion

Carbon Intensity

106.19 kg CO2/$

Net Zero Target

2050

Emissions by Sector (Estimated)
Key Resources
Offshore Wind
Production42 GW by 2030 target
Global Share12%
🛢️North Sea Oil & Gas
Production0.8 Mb/day oil, 35 bcm gas
Global Share1%
Financial Services
Production£173bn GVA
Global Share8%
Nuclear Energy
Production45 TWh/year
Global Share2%