Contributions global temp change in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Contributions global temp change was 2.37 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
2.37
Change on year
down 1.3%
World rank
8th
of 215 countries
All-time high
6.93
in 1884
All-time low
2.37
in 2024
Years of data
174
1851–2024
Contributions global temp change in United Kingdom, 1851–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 2.37 for contributions global temp change in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 174 years on record.
The figure is down 1.3% on the previous year and down 12.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, contributions global temp change in United Kingdom peaked at 6.93 in 1884 and was at its lowest, 2.37, in 2024.
United Kingdom ranks 8th of 215 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 174 years of available data.
Contributions global temp change in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1851 | 5 | — |
| 1852 | 4.89 | -2.3% |
| 1853 | 4.81 | -1.5% |
| 1854 | 5 | +3.9% |
| 1855 | 5.01 | +0.1% |
| 1856 | 5.03 | +0.4% |
| 1857 | 5.01 | -0.3% |
| 1858 | 4.97 | -0.8% |
| 1859 | 4.99 | +0.3% |
| 1860 | 5.1 | +2.3% |
| 1861 | 5.24 | +2.6% |
| 1862 | 5.34 | +1.9% |
| 1863 | 5.46 | +2.3% |
| 1864 | 5.6 | +2.5% |
| 1865 | 5.74 | +2.6% |
| 1866 | 5.89 | +2.6% |
| 1867 | 6.03 | +2.4% |
| 1868 | 6.14 | +1.8% |
| 1869 | 6.25 | +1.8% |
| 1870 | 6.33 | +1.2% |
| 1871 | 6.42 | +1.4% |
| 1872 | 6.5 | +1.3% |
| 1873 | 6.58 | +1.3% |
| 1874 | 6.63 | +0.7% |
| 1875 | 6.69 | +0.9% |
| 1876 | 6.73 | +0.6% |
| 1877 | 6.77 | +0.6% |
| 1878 | 6.79 | +0.4% |
| 1879 | 6.8 | +0.1% |
| 1880 | 6.83 | +0.4% |
| 1881 | 6.86 | +0.5% |
| 1882 | 6.89 | +0.4% |
| 1883 | 6.92 | +0.4% |
| 1884 | 6.93 | +0.1% |
| 1885 | 6.92 | -0.0% |
| 1886 | 6.92 | -0.1% |
| 1887 | 6.91 | -0.1% |
| 1888 | 6.91 | +0.0% |
| 1889 | 6.91 | +0.1% |
| 1890 | 6.91 | -0.1% |
| 1891 | 6.9 | -0.1% |
| 1892 | 6.88 | -0.3% |
| 1893 | 6.83 | -0.7% |
| 1894 | 6.82 | -0.2% |
| 1895 | 6.8 | -0.2% |
| 1896 | 6.79 | -0.2% |
| 1897 | 6.78 | -0.1% |
| 1898 | 6.77 | -0.2% |
| 1899 | 6.77 | -0.0% |
| 1900 | 6.77 | -0.1% |
| 1901 | 6.75 | -0.3% |
| 1902 | 6.73 | -0.2% |
| 1903 | 6.71 | -0.3% |
| 1904 | 6.7 | -0.3% |
| 1905 | 6.68 | -0.2% |
| 1906 | 6.67 | -0.2% |
| 1907 | 6.66 | -0.2% |
| 1908 | 6.64 | -0.3% |
| 1909 | 6.62 | -0.3% |
| 1910 | 6.6 | -0.3% |
| 1911 | 6.58 | -0.2% |
| 1912 | 6.56 | -0.4% |
| 1913 | 6.55 | -0.1% |
| 1914 | 6.54 | -0.2% |
| 1915 | 6.53 | -0.1% |
| 1916 | 6.52 | -0.1% |
| 1917 | 6.51 | -0.2% |
| 1918 | 6.48 | -0.4% |
| 1919 | 6.46 | -0.3% |
| 1920 | 6.43 | -0.4% |
| 1921 | 6.36 | -1.1% |
| 1922 | 6.32 | -0.6% |
| 1923 | 6.29 | -0.6% |
| 1924 | 6.26 | -0.4% |
| 1925 | 6.22 | -0.6% |
| 1926 | 6.13 | -1.6% |
| 1927 | 6.09 | -0.6% |
| 1928 | 6.05 | -0.7% |
| 1929 | 6.01 | -0.6% |
| 1930 | 5.97 | -0.7% |
| 1931 | 5.93 | -0.7% |
| 1932 | 5.89 | -0.7% |
| 1933 | 5.84 | -0.7% |
| 1934 | 5.81 | -0.7% |
| 1935 | 5.77 | -0.7% |
| 1936 | 5.73 | -0.7% |
| 1937 | 5.69 | -0.6% |
| 1938 | 5.66 | -0.6% |
| 1939 | 5.63 | -0.6% |
| 1940 | 5.59 | -0.6% |
| 1941 | 5.57 | -0.4% |
| 1942 | 5.54 | -0.6% |
| 1943 | 5.5 | -0.6% |
| 1944 | 5.47 | -0.7% |
| 1945 | 5.43 | -0.6% |
| 1946 | 5.42 | -0.3% |
| 1947 | 5.38 | -0.6% |
| 1948 | 5.36 | -0.5% |
| 1949 | 5.33 | -0.5% |
| 1950 | 5.3 | -0.6% |
| 1951 | 5.27 | -0.6% |
| 1952 | 5.23 | -0.6% |
| 1953 | 5.2 | -0.6% |
| 1954 | 5.17 | -0.7% |
| 1955 | 5.13 | -0.7% |
| 1956 | 5.09 | -0.8% |
| 1957 | 5.04 | -0.9% |
| 1958 | 5 | -0.9% |
| 1959 | 4.94 | -1.1% |
| 1960 | 4.9 | -0.9% |
| 1961 | 4.86 | -0.9% |
| 1962 | 4.82 | -0.8% |
| 1963 | 4.78 | -0.8% |
| 1964 | 4.73 | -0.9% |
| 1965 | 4.69 | -0.9% |
| 1966 | 4.65 | -0.9% |
| 1967 | 4.6 | -1.0% |
| 1968 | 4.55 | -1.1% |
| 1969 | 4.5 | -1.2% |
| 1970 | 4.45 | -1.2% |
| 1971 | 4.4 | -1.1% |
| 1972 | 4.34 | -1.3% |
| 1973 | 4.29 | -1.3% |
| 1974 | 4.23 | -1.3% |
| 1975 | 4.18 | -1.2% |
| 1976 | 4.12 | -1.3% |
| 1977 | 4.07 | -1.3% |
| 1978 | 4.02 | -1.3% |
| 1979 | 3.97 | -1.1% |
| 1980 | 3.92 | -1.2% |
| 1981 | 3.88 | -1.1% |
| 1982 | 3.84 | -1.1% |
| 1983 | 3.8 | -1.1% |
| 1984 | 3.75 | -1.3% |
| 1985 | 3.7 | -1.2% |
| 1986 | 3.66 | -1.1% |
| 1987 | 3.63 | -1.0% |
| 1988 | 3.59 | -1.1% |
| 1989 | 3.55 | -1.0% |
| 1990 | 3.52 | -1.0% |
| 1991 | 3.48 | -0.9% |
| 1992 | 3.45 | -0.9% |
| 1993 | 3.42 | -0.9% |
| 1994 | 3.39 | -0.9% |
| 1995 | 3.36 | -0.9% |
| 1996 | 3.33 | -0.9% |
| 1997 | 3.3 | -0.9% |
| 1998 | 3.27 | -0.9% |
| 1999 | 3.24 | -0.9% |
| 2000 | 3.21 | -1.0% |
| 2001 | 3.18 | -1.0% |
| 2002 | 3.15 | -1.0% |
| 2003 | 3.11 | -1.1% |
| 2004 | 3.08 | -1.0% |
| 2005 | 3.05 | -1.1% |
| 2006 | 3.01 | -1.2% |
| 2007 | 2.98 | -1.2% |
| 2008 | 2.94 | -1.2% |
| 2009 | 2.9 | -1.3% |
| 2010 | 2.86 | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2.82 | -1.5% |
| 2012 | 2.78 | -1.4% |
| 2013 | 2.74 | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 2.7 | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 2.67 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 2.63 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 2.59 | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 2.56 | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 2.52 | -1.3% |
| 2020 | 2.49 | -1.3% |
| 2021 | 2.46 | -1.3% |
| 2022 | 2.43 | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 2.4 | -1.3% |
| 2024 | 2.37 | -1.3% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 2.37 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.0926, 25.6× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 2.37 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.1296, 18.3× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 4.97 | 4.81 | 5.03 | 9 |
| 1860s | 5.68 | 5.1 | 6.25 | 10 |
| 1870s | 6.62 | 6.33 | 6.8 | 10 |
| 1880s | 6.9 | 6.83 | 6.93 | 10 |
| 1890s | 6.83 | 6.77 | 6.91 | 10 |
| 1900s | 6.69 | 6.62 | 6.77 | 10 |
| 1910s | 6.53 | 6.46 | 6.6 | 10 |
| 1920s | 6.22 | 6.01 | 6.43 | 10 |
| 1930s | 5.79 | 5.63 | 5.97 | 10 |
| 1940s | 5.46 | 5.33 | 5.59 | 10 |
| 1950s | 5.14 | 4.94 | 5.3 | 10 |
| 1960s | 4.71 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 10 |
| 1970s | 4.21 | 3.97 | 4.45 | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.73 | 3.55 | 3.92 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.38 | 3.24 | 3.52 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.06 | 2.9 | 3.21 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.69 | 2.52 | 2.86 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.43 | 2.37 | 2.49 | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More reference data data for United Kingdom
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.97 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 10.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 59.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.48 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is contributions global temp change in United Kingdom?
- Contributions global temp change in United Kingdom was 2.37 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest contributions global temp change recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 6.93 in 1884.
- What is the lowest contributions global temp change recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.37 in 2024.
- How does United Kingdom rank for contributions global temp change?
- United Kingdom ranks 8th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is contributions global temp change rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Contributions global temp change. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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