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UK vs Turkiye CO2 per capita
Turkiye overtook United Kingdom in 2020. In 1970 United Kingdom stood at roughly 975% of Turkiye’s CO2 per capita; today the figure is about 78%, and the pair was closest in 2020 (94%).
| Year | United Kingdom | Turkiye | Turkiye as % of UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.24 | 12.1 | 975% |
| 1970 | 1.24 | 12.1 | 975% |
| 1980 | 1.8 | 10.81 | 600% |
| 1990 | 2.77 | 10.18 | 367% |
| 2000 | 3.47 | 9.37 | 270% |
| 2010 | 4.27 | 7.98 | 187% |
| 2020 | 5.07 | 4.79 | 94% |
| 2024 | 5.38 | 4.22 | 78% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Turkiye pass United Kingdom in CO2 per capita?
In 2020. Turkiye’s published CO2 per capita rose above United Kingdom’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do United Kingdom and Turkiye compare today?
Turkiye is ahead: 5.38 against 4.22 — the trailing economy stands at about 78% 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: