In 2023, China leads in global nitrous oxide emissions from agricultural soil with 262.87 Million Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent. India and Brazil follow, with India seeing a 2.25% year-on-year increase. Other notable trends include Ukraine's largest increase at 2.67%, while France and Germany showed decreases of 1.53% and 1.27%, respectively. Over the last five years, emissions trends show mixed annual changes, with a notable uptick in emissions for developing countries like India and Brazil, contrasting with European efforts to reduce their footprints.
Future trends to monitor include technological advances in agricultural practices, policy shifts towards more sustainable farming methods, and the increasing role of climate agreements, which may impact emissions levels differently across countries.
Top countries in Nitrous Oxide Emissions from Agricultural Soil by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 262,870 | 2023 | +0.52% | -0.72% | View data |
| 2 | 2 India | 215,230 | 2023 | +1.03% | +2.25% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Brazil | 154,020 | 2023 | +1.28% | +2.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Indonesia | 55,550 | 2023 | +1.81% | +1.47% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ukraine | 38,350 | 2023 | +3.41% | +2.67% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Mexico | 27,730 | 2023 | +1.56% | +0.025% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Canada | 19,640 | 2023 | +1.09% | +1.18% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 18,650 | 2023 | -0.31% | -1.53% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 16,470 | 2023 | -0.78% | -1.27% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 14,060 | 2023 | -0.0092% | -0.4% | View data |
