South Africa: Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
In , South Africa's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 0.23.
That's up 2.0% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 0.03 . South Africa ranks #5 globally out of 187 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #1 of 47.
Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.N2O.FE.MT.CE.AR5) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
Highlights
- Peak
- 0.26
- Trough
- 0.13
- 1-year change
- +2.0%
- 5-year change
- -7.0%
- -1.4% / yr
- 10-year change
- -2.8%
- -0.3% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) |
|---|---|
| 0.2275 | |
| 0.2231 | |
| 0.2161 | |
| 0.2389 | |
| 0.2334 | |
| 0.2446 | |
| 0.2461 | |
| 0.2545 | |
| 0.2342 | |
| 0.2363 |
About Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
A measure of annual emissions of nitrous oxide (N2O), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from fugitive emissions (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 codes 1.A.1.bc Petroleum Refining - Manufacture of Solid Fuels and Other Energy Industries, 1.B.1 Solid Fuels, 1.B.2 Oil and Natural Gas, 5.B. 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.FE.MT.CE.AR5 • Category: Environment
Frequently asked questions
- What was South Africa's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024?
- In 2024, South Africa's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 0.23, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is South Africa's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?
- South Africa's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rose 2.0% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does South Africa rank globally on Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?
- In 2024, South Africa ranked #5 out of 187 countries reporting Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e).
- How does South Africa's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 0.03, so South Africa is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #1 of 47.
- What is Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (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 fugitive emissions (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 codes 1.A.1.bc Petroleum Refining - Manufacture of Solid Fuels and Other Energy Industries, 1.B.1 Solid Fuels, 1.B.2 Oil and Natural Gas, 5.B. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).
Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.N2O.FE.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.