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Australia: Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e)

In , Australia's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) was 6.82.

That's down 34.0% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.37 . Australia ranks #6 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #2 of 37.

Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.N2O.IP.MT.CE.AR5) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Australia Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) trend

Highlights

Peak
10.92
Trough
5.12
1-year change
-34.0%
5-year change
-16.8%
-3.6% / yr
10-year change
-14.7%
-1.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e)
6.8155
10.3192
6.8468
6.5074
6.5921
8.1885
8.6289
8.4792
6.5682
7.9354

About Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual emissions of nitrous oxide (N2O), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from industrial processes including IPCC 2006 codes 2.A.1 Cement production, 2.A.2 Lime production, 2.A.3 Glass Production, 2.A.4 Other Process Uses of Carbonates, 2.B Chemical Industry, 2.C Metal Industry, 2.D Non-Energy Products from Fuels and Solvent Use, 2.E Electronics Industry, 2.F Product Uses as Substitutes for Ozone Depleting Substances, 2.G Other Product Manufacture and Use and 5.A Indirect N2O emissions from the atmospheric deposition of nitrogen in NOx and NH3). The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).

Indicator code: EN.GHG.N2O.IP.MT.CE.AR5Category: Environment

Frequently asked questions

What was Australia's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) in 2024?
In 2024, Australia's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) was 6.82, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Australia's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?
Australia's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) fell 34.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Australia rank globally on Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e)?
In 2024, Australia ranked #6 out of 203 countries reporting Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e).
How does Australia's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?
The global average for Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 1.37, so Australia is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #2 of 37.
What is Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) and how is it measured?
A measure of annual emissions of nitrous oxide (N2O), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from industrial processes including IPCC 2006 codes 2.A.1 Cement production, 2.A.2 Lime production, 2.A.3 Glass Production, 2.A.4 Other Process Uses of Carbonates, 2.B Chemical Industry, 2.C Metal Industry, 2.D Non-Energy Products from Fuels and Solvent Use, 2.E Electronics Industry, 2.F Product Uses as Substitutes for Ozone Depleting Substances, 2.G Other Product Manufacture and Use and 5.A Indirect N2O emissions from the atmospheric deposition of nitrogen in NOx and NH3). The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).
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Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.N2O.IP.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.