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Sri Lanka: Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e)

In , Sri Lanka's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) was 0.22.

That's up 3.7% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.37 . Sri Lanka ranks #106 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #4 of 6.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Sri Lanka Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) trend

Highlights

Peak
0.25
Trough
0.21
1-year change
+3.7%
5-year change
-7.9%
-1.6% / yr
10-year change
-4.1%
-0.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e)
0.2219
0.2140
0.2085
0.2258
0.2272
0.2410
0.2240
0.2371
0.2457
0.2231

About Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual emissions of nitrous oxide (N2O), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from industrial processes including IPCC 2006 codes 2.A.1 Cement production, 2.A.2 Lime production, 2.A.3 Glass Production, 2.A.4 Other Process Uses of Carbonates, 2.B Chemical Industry, 2.C Metal Industry, 2.D Non-Energy Products from Fuels and Solvent Use, 2.E Electronics Industry, 2.F Product Uses as Substitutes for Ozone Depleting Substances, 2.G Other Product Manufacture and Use and 5.A Indirect N2O emissions from the atmospheric deposition of nitrogen in NOx and NH3). 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.IP.MT.CE.AR5Category: Environment

Frequently asked questions

What was Sri Lanka's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) in 2024?
In 2024, Sri Lanka's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) was 0.22, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sri Lanka's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?
Sri Lanka's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) rose 3.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Sri Lanka rank globally on Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e)?
In 2024, Sri Lanka ranked #106 out of 203 countries reporting Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e).
How does Sri Lanka's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?
The global average for Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 1.37, so Sri Lanka is below the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #4 of 6.
What is Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (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 industrial processes including IPCC 2006 codes 2.A.1 Cement production, 2.A.2 Lime production, 2.A.3 Glass Production, 2.A.4 Other Process Uses of Carbonates, 2.B Chemical Industry, 2.C Metal Industry, 2.D Non-Energy Products from Fuels and Solvent Use, 2.E Electronics Industry, 2.F Product Uses as Substitutes for Ozone Depleting Substances, 2.G Other Product Manufacture and Use and 5.A Indirect N2O emissions from the atmospheric deposition of nitrogen in NOx and NH3). 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.IP.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.