Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual in Democratic Republic of Congo

Democratic Republic of Congo: Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual was 4.67 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
4.67 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 24.3%
World rank
10th
of 198 countries
All-time high
23.32 % change on previous year
in 2010
All-time low
-4.95 % change on previous year
in 1995
Years of data
54
1971–2024

Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1971–2024

01020197119972024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Democratic Republic of Congo recorded 4.67 % change on previous year for nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from agriculture (mt co2e), annual in 2024.

The figure is down 24.3% on the previous year and up 90.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from agriculture (mt co2e), annual in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 23.32 % change on previous year in 2010 and was at its lowest, -4.95 % change on previous year, in 1995.

Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 10th of 198 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year

Annual values for Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1971 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 2.26 % change on previous year
1972 2.43 % change on previous year +7.5%
1973 2.01 % change on previous year -17.4%
1974 2.18 % change on previous year +8.5%
1975 2.31 % change on previous year +5.9%
1976 1.49 % change on previous year -35.4%
1977 0.6641 % change on previous year -55.4%
1978 0.2068 % change on previous year -68.9%
1979 1.06 % change on previous year +413.2%
1980 1.46 % change on previous year +37.4%
1981 1.92 % change on previous year +31.4%
1982 1.95 % change on previous year +1.6%
1983 1.72 % change on previous year -11.9%
1984 1.75 % change on previous year +2.0%
1985 2.27 % change on previous year +29.9%
1986 4.66 % change on previous year +105.1%
1987 4.53 % change on previous year -2.8%
1988 4.98 % change on previous year +9.9%
1989 4.7 % change on previous year -5.5%
1990 5.05 % change on previous year +7.4%
1991 -3.38 % change on previous year -166.9%
1992 3.11 % change on previous year -191.9%
1993 -2.44 % change on previous year -178.7%
1994 -0.5323 % change on previous year -78.2%
1995 -4.95 % change on previous year +830.3%
1996 -0.6832 % change on previous year -86.2%
1997 2.12 % change on previous year -410.9%
1998 -4.51 % change on previous year -312.2%
1999 -4.86 % change on previous year +7.8%
2000 -2.55 % change on previous year -47.5%
2001 -2.73 % change on previous year +7.2%
2002 -2.6 % change on previous year -4.7%
2003 0.3883 % change on previous year -114.9%
2004 0.3604 % change on previous year -7.2%
2005 0.2803 % change on previous year -22.2%
2006 0.5066 % change on previous year +80.7%
2007 0.1391 % change on previous year -72.6%
2008 0.3645 % change on previous year +162.1%
2009 0.2854 % change on previous year -21.7%
2010 23.32 % change on previous year +8070.6%
2011 1.92 % change on previous year -91.8%
2012 4.03 % change on previous year +110.6%
2013 3.46 % change on previous year -14.3%
2014 2.45 % change on previous year -29.0%
2015 2.07 % change on previous year -15.8%
2016 1.57 % change on previous year -24.2%
2017 2.79 % change on previous year +78.1%
2018 2.48 % change on previous year -11.3%
2019 2.18 % change on previous year -11.9%
2020 4.57 % change on previous year +109.3%
2021 3.49 % change on previous year -23.6%
2022 4.35 % change on previous year +24.7%
2023 6.16 % change on previous year +41.7%
2024 4.67 % change on previous year -24.3%

Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries

  • Democratic Republic of Congo's 4.67 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is 0.799 % change on previous year, 5.8× the median. (24 countries reporting)
  • Democratic Republic of Congo's 4.67 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.5 % change on previous year, 3.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual in Democratic Republic of Congo changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2010 +8070.6% 0.2854 % change on previous year 23.32 % change on previous year
1995 -830.3% -0.5323 % change on previous year -4.95 % change on previous year
1979 +413.2% 0.2068 % change on previous year 1.06 % change on previous year
1997 +410.9% -0.6832 % change on previous year 2.12 % change on previous year
1998 -312.2% 2.12 % change on previous year -4.51 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 1.62 % change on previous year 0.2068 % change on previous year 2.43 % change on previous year 9
1980s 2.99 % change on previous year 1.46 % change on previous year 4.98 % change on previous year 10
1990s -1.11 % change on previous year -4.95 % change on previous year 5.05 % change on previous year 10
2000s -0.5564 % change on previous year -2.73 % change on previous year 0.5066 % change on previous year 10
2010s 4.63 % change on previous year 1.57 % change on previous year 23.32 % change on previous year 10
2020s 4.65 % change on previous year 3.49 % change on previous year 6.16 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo

  1. 7 Tanzania 5.24 % change on previous year compare
  2. 8 Saudi Arabia 5.17 % change on previous year compare
  3. 9 Chad 4.93 % change on previous year compare
  4. 11 Grenada 4.35 % change on previous year compare
  5. 11 Seychelles 4.35 % change on previous year compare
  6. 13 Azerbaijan 3.95 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from agriculture (mt co2e), annual in Democratic Republic of Congo?
Nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from agriculture (mt co2e), annual in Democratic Republic of Congo was 4.67 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from agriculture (mt co2e), annual recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
The highest recorded value was 23.32 % change on previous year in 2010.
What is the lowest nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from agriculture (mt co2e), annual recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
The lowest recorded value was -4.95 % change on previous year in 1995.
How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from agriculture (mt co2e), annual?
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 10th out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
Is nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from agriculture (mt co2e), annual rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
Over the last ten years it is up 90.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
245 places, 13,177 data points, 1971–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.