The data for 2023 shows India leading nitrous oxide emissions from field burning of agricultural residues, followed by Brazil and Mexico. Observations indicate minimal annual variations, with India growing by 0.78% and Brazil by 2.07%. Conversely, countries like South Africa and Canada have shown reductions. Over the past five years, Romania's emissions grew notably while Hungary's emissions declined significantly. The collective trend suggests a mix of slight increases in most regions and decreases primarily in Europe and North America.
Looking forward, increased regulatory measures and technological advancements in biomass management could potentially lower global emissions. Monitoring policy shifts, especially in major contributors, will be crucial to understanding future dynamics in nitrous oxide emissions related to agricultural practices.
Top countries in Nitrous Oxide Emissions from Field Burning of Agricultural Residues Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 India | 45.28 | 2023 | +0.54% | +0.78% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Brazil | 24.32 | 2023 | +1.17% | +2.07% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Mexico | 10.79 | 2023 | +0.69% | +0.76% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 5.37 | 2023 | -2.26% | +4.96% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Philippines | 4.82 | 2023 | -0.027% | -0.19% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Australia | 4.78 | 2023 | +0.003% | +0.25% | View data |
| 7 | 7 South Africa | 2.25 | 2023 | -1.76% | -1.42% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Chile | 0.57 | 2023 | +1.21% | -2.41% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 0.52 | 2023 | +0.71% | +0.082% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Canada | 0.39 | 2023 | -5.84% | -7.22% | View data |
