Based on 2023 data, Russia leads global nitrous oxide emissions from forest land, significantly surpassing other countries with 12.92 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent. The United States follows, showing a notable increase of 11% year-on-year. Finland and Sweden also contribute substantially, though Finland's emissions slightly decreased by 0.19%. Smaller countries like Kazakhstan and Slovenia show the most considerable year-on-year increases at 42.14% and 31.95%, respectively. Five-year trends show varied patterns, with significant attention on countries experiencing rapid changes.
Future trends to monitor include emission mitigation strategies from leading contributors, technological advancements, and potential international regulation impacts on emissions. Environmental policy changes or shifts in forest management practices could influence these trends, particularly in countries with rapid emission increases or decreases.
Top countries in Nitrous Oxide Emissions from Forest Land by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Russia | 12,920 | 2023 | +3.85% | -3.8% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 7,950 | 2023 | +2.07% | +10.97% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Finland | 1,670 | 2023 | -0.34% | -0.19% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 1,050 | 2023 | +0.47% | +0.69% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Latvia | 439.99 | 2023 | -0.55% | -0.86% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 369.05 | 2023 | -1.12% | -1.62% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Canada | 244.56 | 2023 | +2.31% | -0.83% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Estonia | 242.37 | 2023 | -0.019% | -0.029% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ireland | 236.39 | 2023 | +0.46% | +0.29% | View data |
| 10 | 10 New Zealand | 191.09 | 2023 | -1.6% | +0.48% | View data |
