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United States: Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)

In , United States's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 215.60.

That's up 0.2% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 12.25 . United States ranks #3 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within North America, it ranks #1 of 3.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

United States Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) trend

Highlights

Peak
238.28
Trough
215.12
1-year change
+0.2%
5-year change
-2.0%
-0.4% / yr
10-year change
-4.8%
-0.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)
215.6030
215.1996
218.9578
215.9846
215.1193
219.9548
221.4640
222.0704
225.3185
222.9812

About Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual 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).

Indicator code: EN.GHG.N2O.MT.CE.AR5Category: Environment

Frequently asked questions

What was United States's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in 2024?
In 2024, United States's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 215.60, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United States's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?
United States's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rose 0.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does United States rank globally on Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)?
In 2024, United States ranked #3 out of 203 countries reporting Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e).
How does United States's Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?
The global average for Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 12.25, so United States is above the world average. Within North America, it ranks #1 of 3.
What is Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (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 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).
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Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.N2O.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.