United Kingdom carbon profile

United Kingdom emits roughly 320 Mt of CO₂ per year — about 0.86% of global emissions, ranking #18 worldwide. At 4.7 tonnes per person (#46 per capita), its footprint is below the global average of ~4.7 t.

Emissions have fallen sharply over the past five years (-22%) and fallen sharply over the decade (-35%). The sustained downward trajectory suggests structural decarbonization rather than a one-off dip.

Renewables supply about 43% of electricity. The energy transition is well underway, but fossil generation still sets the emissions baseline.

If the current pace holds, United Kingdom could cut another ~22% by 2030. Maintaining clean growth while industrializing is the key challenge.