How does Puerto Rico (US) rank globally on Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e)?

In 2024, Puerto Rico (US) ranked #138 out of 203 countries reporting Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e).

How does Puerto Rico (US)'s Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?

The global average for Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 0.68, so Puerto Rico (US) is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #22 of 39.

Puerto Rico (US): Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e)

Name: Puerto Rico (US): Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e)
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In 2024, Puerto Rico (US)'s Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) was 0.05.

That's down 0.4% from 2023, the highest value since 2023.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 0.68 . Puerto Rico (US) ranks #138 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #22 of 39.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 0.05; 2019
Trough: 0.04; 2005
1-year change: -0.4%
5-year change: -3.2%; -0.6% / yr
10-year change: +0.9%; +0.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e)
2024	0.0453
2023	0.0455
2022	0.0457
2021	0.0462
2020	0.0465
2019	0.0468
2018	0.0466
2017	0.0466
2016	0.0459
2015	0.0453

About Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual emissions of nitrous oxide (N2O), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the waste sector. This includes emissions from solid waste (IPCC 2006 codes 4.A Solid Waste Disposal, 4.B Biological Treatment of Solid Waste, 4.C Incineration and Open Burning of Waste) and wastewater treatment (IPCC 2006 code 4.D Wastewater Treatment and Discharge). 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.WA.MT.CE.AR5 • Category: Environment

Frequently asked questions

What was Puerto Rico (US)'s Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) in 2024?: In 2024, Puerto Rico (US)'s Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) was 0.05, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Puerto Rico (US)'s Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?: Puerto Rico (US)'s Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) fell 0.4% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Puerto Rico (US) rank globally on Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e)?: In 2024, Puerto Rico (US) ranked #138 out of 203 countries reporting Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e).
How does Puerto Rico (US)'s Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?: The global average for Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 0.68, so Puerto Rico (US) is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #22 of 39.
What is Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Waste (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 waste sector. This includes emissions from solid waste (IPCC 2006 codes 4.A Solid Waste Disposal, 4.B Biological Treatment of Solid Waste, 4.C Incineration and Open Burning of Waste) and wastewater treatment (IPCC 2006 code 4.D Wastewater Treatment and Discharge). 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.WA.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.