United Kingdom vs United States of America: Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita
United Kingdom
187.51
in 2020
United States of America
6.36
in 2024
United Kingdom rank
37th
United States of America rank
34th
Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita over time
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
How they compare
United Kingdom currently reports 187.51 against 6.36 in United States of America, a difference of 181.15.
That makes United Kingdom's figure about 29.5 times United States of America's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, United Kingdom has been ahead every year.
United Kingdom ranks 37th and United States of America ranks 34th of 201 countries.
United Kingdom has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | United Kingdom | United States of America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 228.21 | 5.85 | 222.36 | United Kingdom |
| 2020s | 187.51 | 3.18 | 184.33 | United Kingdom |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita, United Kingdom or United States of America?
- United Kingdom, at 187.51 against 6.36 in United States of America as of 2020.
- What is the difference in fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita between United Kingdom and United States of America?
- 181.15, with United Kingdom ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for United Kingdom and United States of America?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2020.
- How do United Kingdom and United States of America rank globally for fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita?
- United Kingdom ranks 37th and United States of America ranks 34th of 201 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita (nominal United States dollars). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.