In 2023, the United States leads in agricultural nitrous oxide emissions with 325.1 million metric tons CO2 equivalent. Key emission drivers like Brazil, Russia, and Ukraine are showing growth with 2.14%, 2.84%, and 2.53% increases respectively. Positive growth trends were also seen in emerging economies including Kazakhstan and Latvia. Some declines occurred in established markets such as France and the Netherlands, indicating shifts potentially influenced by policy or technology. The compound annual growth rate across the past five years displays variability, portraying dynamic changes in emissions contributions over time.
In the future, expect transformative forces like advanced agricultural techniques, stricter environmental policies, and carbon credit markets to reshape emissions dynamics. Attention should also be on emerging economies, which could see shifts in their emissions profiles as they modernize farming processes. China and India, although not detailed here, remain critical players to observe due to their sizable agricultural outputs and potential policy impacts on global emission levels.
Top countries in Total Nitrous Oxide Emissions from Agriculture by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 325,100 | 2023 | +0.23% | -0.96% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Brazil | 160,770 | 2023 | +1.08% | +2.14% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Russia | 76,550 | 2023 | +2.51% | +2.84% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ukraine | 39,230 | 2023 | +3.26% | +2.53% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Mexico | 37,700 | 2023 | +1.22% | +0.38% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Canada | 23,610 | 2023 | +0.91% | +0.95% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 21,590 | 2023 | -0.37% | -1.53% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Kazakhstan | 19,400 | 2023 | +2.31% | +2.83% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 16,670 | 2023 | +0.15% | -0.18% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 13,440 | 2023 | -0.41% | -0.85% | View data |
