GHG growth in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: GHG growth was -2.0% in 2018. ◆ Volatile
GHG growth in United Kingdom, 1991–2018
Source: Climate Watch. 2020. Washington, DC: World Resources Institute. Available online at: https://www.climatewatchdata.org. Measured in annual %.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded -2.0% for ghg growth in 2018.
The figure is up 33.3% on the previous year and up 34.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ghg growth in United Kingdom peaked at 4.0% in 2012 and was at its lowest, -8.8%, in 2009.
United Kingdom ranks 159th of 190 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GHG growth in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | annual % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2.0% | — |
| 1992 | -2.9% | -242.2% |
| 1993 | -2.3% | -21.0% |
| 1994 | -1.5% | -34.5% |
| 1995 | -1.3% | -14.0% |
| 1996 | 2.9% | -321.7% |
| 1997 | -3.0% | -204.5% |
| 1998 | -0.5% | -82.6% |
| 1999 | -3.8% | +621.2% |
| 2000 | 0.4% | -110.4% |
| 2001 | 1.6% | +310.3% |
| 2002 | -2.6% | -262.5% |
| 2003 | 1.1% | -144.2% |
| 2004 | -0.7% | -160.0% |
| 2005 | -0.9% | +27.5% |
| 2006 | -0.4% | -50.0% |
| 2007 | -2.3% | +431.8% |
| 2008 | -3.1% | +32.1% |
| 2009 | -8.8% | +183.5% |
| 2010 | 2.3% | -125.8% |
| 2011 | -7.3% | -423.0% |
| 2012 | 4.0% | -154.4% |
| 2013 | -3.3% | -183.9% |
| 2014 | -7.5% | +125.8% |
| 2015 | -3.2% | -57.6% |
| 2016 | -4.6% | +44.8% |
| 2017 | -3.0% | -34.4% |
| 2018 | -2.0% | -33.3% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's -2.0% is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.1%. (62 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's -2.0% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -0.7%, 2.9× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -1.1% | -3.8% | 2.9% | 9 |
| 2000s | -1.6% | -8.8% | 1.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | -2.8% | -7.5% | 4.0% | 9 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More reference data data for United Kingdom
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- 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)
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- 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 ghg growth in United Kingdom?
- Ghg growth in United Kingdom was -2.0% in 2018, according to Climate Watch. 2020. Washington, DC: World Resources Institute. Available online at: https://www.climatewatchdata.org.
- What is the highest ghg growth recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 4.0% in 2012.
- What is the lowest ghg growth recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was -8.8% in 2009.
- How does United Kingdom rank for ghg growth?
- United Kingdom ranks 159th out of 190 countries with data for 2018.
- Is ghg growth rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Climate Watch. 2020. Washington, DC: World Resources Institute. Available online at: https://www.climatewatchdata.org, published as part of GHG growth (annual %). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Greenhouse gas emissions growth is generated from the World Resource Institute's Climate Watch. Climate Watch Historical Emission data contains sector-level greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data for 194 countries and the European Union (EU) for the period 1990-2018, including emissions of the six major GHGs from most major sources and sinks. Non-CO2 emissions are expressed in CO2 equivalents using 100-year global warming potential values from IPCC Fourth Assessment Report. Climate Watch Historical GHG Emissions data (previously published through CAIT Climate Data Explorer) are derived from several sources. Any use of the Land-Use Change and Forestry or Agriculture indicator should be cited as FAO 2020, FAOSTAT Emissions Database. Any use of CO2 emissions from fuel combustion data should be cited as CO2 Emissions from Fuel Combustion, OECD/IEA, 2020.