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New Zealand: Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990)

In , New Zealand's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990) was 12.41.

That's down 8.4% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 93.61 . New Zealand ranks #135 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #30 of 37.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

New Zealand Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990) trend

Highlights

Peak
27.04
Trough
12.41
1-year change
-8.4%
5-year change
-52.7%
-13.9% / yr
10-year change
-54.1%
-7.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990)
12.4082
13.5460
17.7824
20.7837
23.0906
26.2263
25.1523
26.3013
25.7246
24.6148

About Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990)

Change of emissions (as %) of current year with respect to emissions in baseline year 1990 emissions of nitrous oxide (N2O), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the agriculture, energy, waste, and industrial sectors, excluding LULUCF.. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5). Negative values indicate that the emission level for that year is lower than the emissions level in 1990.

Indicator code: EN.GHG.N2O.ZG.AR5Category: Environment

Frequently asked questions

What was New Zealand's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990) in 2024?
In 2024, New Zealand's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990) was 12.41, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is New Zealand's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990) rising or falling?
New Zealand's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990) fell 8.4% from 2023 to 2024.
How does New Zealand rank globally on Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990)?
In 2024, New Zealand ranked #135 out of 203 countries reporting Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990).
How does New Zealand's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990) compare to the world average?
The global average for Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990) in 2024 was 93.61, so New Zealand is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #30 of 37.
What is Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990) and how is it measured?
Change of emissions (as %) of current year with respect to emissions in baseline year 1990 emissions of nitrous oxide (N2O), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the agriculture, energy, waste, and industrial sectors, excluding LULUCF.. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5). Negative values indicate that the emission level for that year is lower than the emissions level in 1990.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.N2O.ZG.AR5), CC BY 4.0.