In 2023, Russia led in nitrous oxide emissions with 92.08 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent, marking a year-on-year increase of 2.3%. Ukraine saw the highest growth rate at 2.95%, while emissions in France and Germany decreased by 2.4% and 3.26%, respectively. Emerging economies like Kazakhstan showed consistent growth. Conversely, many European countries such as Belgium, Czech Republic, and Austria experienced reductions. Over a five-year period, the average rate of change indicates a trend towards slight reductions in several countries, despite some increases.
Future trends to watch include advancements in emission reduction technologies, policy interventions, and shifts in agricultural practices, which could significantly impact countries with high nitrous oxide emissions. Emphasis on reducing emissions in developing economies might reshape global rankings and contribute to overall declines in emissions.
Top countries in Nitrous Oxide Emissions Total Gross Abstraction by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Russia | 92,080 | 2023 | +2.03% | +2.3% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ukraine | 44,860 | 2023 | +3.56% | +2.95% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Mexico | 42,810 | 2023 | +0.78% | +0.015% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 24,900 | 2023 | -2.2% | -2.4% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 22,350 | 2023 | -5.09% | -3.26% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Kazakhstan | 21,230 | 2023 | +2.12% | +2.4% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Australia | 17,760 | 2023 | +0.63% | +0.63% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 17,260 | 2023 | +0.15% | +0.43% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Colombia | 14,090 | 2023 | +1.11% | +0.98% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 11,900 | 2023 | +0.12% | -0.13% | View data |
