In 2023, Russia dominated global nitrous oxide emissions, holding the largest share. Despite a slight reduction, the United States showed significant growth in emissions. Eastern European countries like Poland and Ukraine recorded moderate increases. Contrastingly, Kazakhstan and the Czech Republic experienced noticeable declines. Rapid growth rates were observed in Chile and Cyprus, suggesting emerging contributors. Over the past five years, varying trends were evident, with some nations decreasing their emissions while others increased modestly. South Korea's decline in nitrous oxide is noteworthy.
Future trends to watch include potential policy impacts on emissions, technological advancements for emission reduction, and the role of developing nations in emissions dynamics. Monitoring international climate agreements' influence will be crucial.
Top countries in Total Nitrous Oxide Emissions Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Russia | 52.63 | 2023 | +4.47% | -2.15% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 30.91 | 2023 | +1.65% | +8.12% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 5.32 | 2023 | +1.23% | +0.36% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 3.8 | 2023 | -0.61% | -0.63% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ireland | 1.3 | 2023 | +1.14% | +0.87% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Chile | 0.99 | 2023 | +2.65% | +38.05% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 0.89 | 2023 | +0.011% | +4.1% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Estonia | 0.81 | 2023 | +0.11% | +0.21% | View data |
| 9 | 9 New Zealand | 0.71 | 2023 | -2% | -0.79% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ukraine | 0.65 | 2023 | +0.013% | +5.16% | View data |
