In 2023, Poland led global nitrous oxide emissions from settlements, with substantial figures. Latvia showed a remarkable 8.46% increase in emissions, while New Zealand maintained the lowest emissions but with a decline trend over two years. Malta saw an exceptional growth of emissions by 88.29%, although from a significantly lower base. Negative trends were noted in Japan, Austria, and Bulgaria, indicating successful emission reduction efforts. The data reveals both efforts in emission control and challenges in achieving reductions across different countries.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in emission reduction, policy implementations across high-emission countries, and the impact of global climate agreements on reducing nitrous oxide outputs. Continuous monitoring is essential to understand the effectiveness of these measures over time.
Top countries in Nitrous Oxide Emissions from Settlements by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 1,590 | 2023 | +0.7% | +0.37% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 254.21 | 2023 | -0.015% | +0.037% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Japan | 178.02 | 2023 | -0.27% | -0.47% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Latvia | 134.39 | 2023 | +7.01% | +8.46% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ukraine | 105.43 | 2023 | +2.86% | +4.21% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Croatia | 72.94 | 2023 | -5.86% | -3.53% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 65.86 | 2023 | +0.24% | +0.17% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 61.44 | 2023 | -1.73% | -1.76% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Canada | 54.87 | 2023 | +0.21% | +0.28% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 52.14 | 2023 | -0.53% | -1.24% | View data |
