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Ethiopia: Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e)

In , Ethiopia's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) was 35.52.

That's up 3.1% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 8.76 . Ethiopia ranks #9 globally out of 198 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #1 of 47.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Ethiopia Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) trend

Highlights

Peak
35.52
Trough
17.16
1-year change
+3.1%
5-year change
+12.6%
+2.4% / yr
10-year change
+35.1%
+3.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e)
35.5181
34.4657
32.7257
31.1840
33.5046
31.5454
29.0384
28.7619
27.7703
27.0452

About Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual emissions of nitrous oxide (N2O), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the agricultural sector. This includes emissions from livestock (IPCC 2006 codes 3.A.1 (enteric fermentation, 3.a.2 (manure management) and crops (IPCC 2006 codes 3.C.1 Emissions from biomass burning, 3.C.2 Liming, 3.C.3 Urea application, 3.C.4 Direct N2O Emissions from managed soils, 3.C.5 Indirect N2O Emissions from managed soils, 3.C.6 Indirect N2O Emissions from manure management, 3.C.7 Rice cultivations). 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.AG.MT.CE.AR5Category: Environment

Frequently asked questions

What was Ethiopia's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) in 2024?
In 2024, Ethiopia's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) was 35.52, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Ethiopia's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?
Ethiopia's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) rose 3.1% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Ethiopia rank globally on Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e)?
In 2024, Ethiopia ranked #9 out of 198 countries reporting Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e).
How does Ethiopia's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?
The global average for Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 8.76, so Ethiopia is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #1 of 47.
What is Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (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 agricultural sector. This includes emissions from livestock (IPCC 2006 codes 3.A.1 (enteric fermentation, 3.a.2 (manure management) and crops (IPCC 2006 codes 3.C.1 Emissions from biomass burning, 3.C.2 Liming, 3.C.3 Urea application, 3.C.4 Direct N2O Emissions from managed soils, 3.C.5 Indirect N2O Emissions from managed soils, 3.C.6 Indirect N2O Emissions from manure management, 3.C.7 Rice cultivations). 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.AG.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.