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UK vs Russia CO2 per capita
Russia overtook United Kingdom in 1975. In 1970 United Kingdom stood at roughly 121% of Russian Federation’s CO2 per capita; today the figure is about 30%, and the pair was closest in 1974 (100%).
| Year | United Kingdom | Russia | Russia as % of UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 9.98 | 12.1 | 121% |
| 1970 | 9.98 | 12.1 | 121% |
| 1980 | 13.78 | 10.81 | 78% |
| 1990 | 16.46 | 10.18 | 62% |
| 2000 | 11.47 | 9.37 | 82% |
| 2010 | 12.23 | 7.98 | 65% |
| 2020 | 12.28 | 4.79 | 39% |
| 2024 | 13.98 | 4.22 | 30% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Russia pass United Kingdom in CO2 per capita?
In 1975. Russia’s published CO2 per capita rose above United Kingdom’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do United Kingdom and Russian Federation compare today?
Russia is ahead: 13.98 against 4.22 — the trailing economy stands at about 30% of the leader.
Are these CO2 per capita figures nominal or adjusted?
They are exactly as the World Bank publishes them — metric tons per capita — with no interpolation or estimation for missing years.
Full series
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: