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

In , Germany's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) was 19.46.

That's down 2.5% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 8.76 . Germany ranks #17 globally out of 198 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #3 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
26.17
Trough
19.46
1-year change
-2.5%
5-year change
-15.3%
-3.3% / yr
10-year change
-25.6%
-2.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e)
19.4587
19.9481
20.5310
20.9928
22.2076
22.9741
22.7145
24.1144
24.9700
25.4696

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 Germany's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) in 2024?
In 2024, Germany's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) was 19.46, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Germany's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?
Germany's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) fell 2.5% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Germany rank globally on Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e)?
In 2024, Germany ranked #17 out of 198 countries reporting Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e).
How does Germany'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 Germany is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #3 of 48.
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.