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Australia: Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

In , Australia's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 1.64.

That's up 3.4% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 0.52 . Australia ranks #11 globally out of 194 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #4 of 30.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Australia Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) trend

Highlights

Peak
1.81
Trough
1.25
1-year change
+3.4%
5-year change
+7.1%
+1.4% / yr
10-year change
+22.9%
+2.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
1.6421
1.5879
1.5182
1.4720
1.4858
1.5331
1.5233
1.5143
1.4441
1.3287

About Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual emissions of nitrous oxide (N2O), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the transportation sector (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 codes 1.A.3.a Civil Aviation, 1.A.3.b_noRES Road Transportation no resuspension, 1.A.3.c Railways, 1.A.3.d Water-borne Navigation, 1.A.3.e Other Transportation. 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.TR.MT.CE.AR5Category: Environment

Frequently asked questions

What was Australia's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024?
In 2024, Australia's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 1.64, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Australia's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?
Australia's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rose 3.4% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Australia rank globally on Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?
In 2024, Australia ranked #11 out of 194 countries reporting Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e).
How does Australia's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?
The global average for Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 0.52, so Australia is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #4 of 30.
What is Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Transport (Energy) (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 the transportation sector (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 codes 1.A.3.a Civil Aviation, 1.A.3.b_noRES Road Transportation no resuspension, 1.A.3.c Railways, 1.A.3.d Water-borne Navigation, 1.A.3.e Other Transportation. 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.TR.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.