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United Kingdom
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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%