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

In , Kenya's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) was 14.29.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 8.76 . Kenya ranks #26 globally out of 198 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #6 of 47.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
16.32
Trough
7.28
1-year change
+2.5%
5-year change
+2.4%
+0.5% / yr
10-year change
+23.7%
+2.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e)
14.2905
13.9475
14.6882
14.4366
16.3199
13.9585
12.1592
11.8857
12.6098
11.6140

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 Kenya's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) in 2024?
In 2024, Kenya's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) was 14.29, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Kenya's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?
Kenya's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) rose 2.5% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Kenya rank globally on Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e)?
In 2024, Kenya ranked #26 out of 198 countries reporting Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e).
How does Kenya'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 Kenya is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #6 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.