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New Zealand: Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e)

In , New Zealand's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) was 9.33.

That's down 1.2% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 8.76 . New Zealand ranks #37 globally out of 198 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #8 of 34.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

New Zealand Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) trend

Highlights

Peak
10.66
Trough
9.33
1-year change
-1.2%
5-year change
-11.4%
-2.4% / yr
10-year change
-12.5%
-1.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e)
9.3278
9.4417
9.8148
10.0684
10.2897
10.5323
10.4697
10.5541
10.5137
10.4379

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 New Zealand's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) in 2024?
In 2024, New Zealand's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) was 9.33, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is New Zealand's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?
New Zealand's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) fell 1.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does New Zealand rank globally on Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e)?
In 2024, New Zealand ranked #37 out of 198 countries reporting Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e).
How does New Zealand'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 New Zealand is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #8 of 34.
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.