United States: Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e)
In , United States's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) was 137.66.
That's up 0.0% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 8.76 . United States ranks #4 globally out of 198 reporting countries. Within North America, it ranks #1 of 3.
Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.N2O.AG.MT.CE.AR5) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
Highlights
- Peak
- 139.75
- Trough
- 129.39
- 1-year change
- +0.0%
- 5-year change
- -0.5%
- -0.1% / yr
- 10-year change
- +1.5%
- +0.1% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) |
|---|---|
| 137.6598 | |
| 137.6557 | |
| 137.6410 | |
| 135.8542 | |
| 138.8637 | |
| 138.4121 | |
| 138.1435 | |
| 138.7188 | |
| 139.7537 | |
| 135.2214 |
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.AR5 • Category: Environment
Frequently asked questions
- What was United States's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) in 2024?
- In 2024, United States's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) was 137.66, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is United States's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?
- United States's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) rose 0.0% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does United States rank globally on Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e)?
- In 2024, United States ranked #4 out of 198 countries reporting Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e).
- How does United States'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 United States is above the world average. Within North America, it ranks #1 of 3.
- 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).
Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.N2O.AG.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.