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

In , India's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) was 200.37.

That's up 2.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 8.76 . India ranks #2 globally out of 198 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #1 of 6.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
200.37
Trough
138.27
1-year change
+2.2%
5-year change
+9.9%
+1.9% / yr
10-year change
+20.4%
+1.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e)
200.3701
196.1330
190.2566
185.5948
190.6433
182.3934
173.8483
169.2143
166.9710
169.2510

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 India's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) in 2024?
In 2024, India's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) was 200.37, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is India's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?
India's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) rose 2.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does India rank globally on Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e)?
In 2024, India ranked #2 out of 198 countries reporting Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e).
How does India'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 India is above the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #1 of 6.
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.