In 2023, the United States reported the highest nitrous oxide emissions from mining and quarrying, at 912.69 thousand metric tons of CO2 equivalent, marking a slight decrease of 0.54% from the previous year. Russia was second at 228.75 thousand metric tons, with a year-on-year increase of 1.82%. Kazakhstan showed a significant decline of 11.54% to 29.92 thousand metric tons. Ukraine and Japan experienced marginal increases of 0.44% and 0.081%, reaching 19.29 and 9.45 thousand metric tons, respectively.
Future trends to watch include the potential impact of stricter environmental regulations and technology advancements aimed at reducing emissions. Additionally, shifts in mining output and geopolitical factors could influence emissions trajectories in major producing countries.
Top countries in Nitrous Oxide Emissions from Mining and Quarrying by Country
| # | 5 Countries | Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 912,690 | 2023 | -0.097% | -0.54% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Russia | 228,750 | 2023 | +1.82% | +1.82% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Kazakhstan | 29,920 | 2023 | -9.28% | -11.54% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ukraine | 19,290 | 2023 | +0.73% | +0.44% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Japan | 9,450 | 2023 | +0.12% | +0.081% | View data |
