Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt) in China
China: Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt) was -0.0755 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt) in China, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt) in China is -0.0755 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 103.2% on the previous year and up 99.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt) in China peaked at 36.18 % change on previous year in 1989 and was at its lowest, -29.64 % change on previous year, in 2014.
That places China 113th out of 163 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt) in China, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 1.27 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 1.57 % change on previous year | +23.4% |
| 1974 | 2.16 % change on previous year | +37.8% |
| 1975 | 7.11 % change on previous year | +228.6% |
| 1976 | 1.2 % change on previous year | -83.1% |
| 1977 | 1.95 % change on previous year | +62.8% |
| 1978 | 31.28 % change on previous year | +1500.9% |
| 1979 | 1.62 % change on previous year | -94.8% |
| 1980 | 20.01 % change on previous year | +1138.1% |
| 1981 | -4.66 % change on previous year | -123.3% |
| 1982 | 2.06 % change on previous year | -144.3% |
| 1983 | -0.6591 % change on previous year | -131.9% |
| 1984 | 6.5 % change on previous year | -1086.5% |
| 1985 | 14.49 % change on previous year | +122.9% |
| 1986 | 1.99 % change on previous year | -86.2% |
| 1987 | 3.49 % change on previous year | +74.7% |
| 1988 | 10.93 % change on previous year | +213.6% |
| 1989 | 36.18 % change on previous year | +231.1% |
| 1990 | -10.21 % change on previous year | -128.2% |
| 1991 | 2.25 % change on previous year | -122.1% |
| 1992 | 4.39 % change on previous year | +94.5% |
| 1993 | 7 % change on previous year | +59.7% |
| 1994 | 7.08 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 1995 | 7.54 % change on previous year | +6.6% |
| 1996 | 3.2 % change on previous year | -57.6% |
| 1997 | 3.12 % change on previous year | -2.5% |
| 1998 | 9.65 % change on previous year | +209.5% |
| 1999 | -9.26 % change on previous year | -196.0% |
| 2000 | 3.91 % change on previous year | -142.2% |
| 2001 | 2.77 % change on previous year | -29.3% |
| 2002 | -1.41 % change on previous year | -151.1% |
| 2003 | 17.54 % change on previous year | -1340.4% |
| 2004 | -6.98 % change on previous year | -139.8% |
| 2005 | 5.18 % change on previous year | -174.2% |
| 2006 | 19.51 % change on previous year | +276.2% |
| 2007 | 13.08 % change on previous year | -33.0% |
| 2008 | 0.5894 % change on previous year | -95.5% |
| 2009 | 29.82 % change on previous year | +4958.9% |
| 2010 | 7.2 % change on previous year | -75.8% |
| 2011 | 1.33 % change on previous year | -81.6% |
| 2012 | 1 % change on previous year | -24.4% |
| 2013 | 3.07 % change on previous year | +205.5% |
| 2014 | -29.64 % change on previous year | -1066.8% |
| 2015 | 8.57 % change on previous year | -128.9% |
| 2016 | -17.52 % change on previous year | -304.3% |
| 2017 | 13.22 % change on previous year | -175.5% |
| 2018 | -12.93 % change on previous year | -197.8% |
| 2019 | 7.97 % change on previous year | -161.6% |
| 2020 | -17.48 % change on previous year | -319.4% |
| 2021 | 4.26 % change on previous year | -124.4% |
| 2022 | 18.33 % change on previous year | +330.2% |
| 2023 | 2.33 % change on previous year | -87.3% |
| 2024 | -0.0755 % change on previous year | -103.2% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt) in China 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.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +4958.9% | 0.5894 % change on previous year | 29.82 % change on previous year |
| 1978 | +1500.9% | 1.95 % change on previous year | 31.28 % change on previous year |
| 2003 | +1340.4% | -1.41 % change on previous year | 17.54 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.35 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 31.28 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 9.03 % change on previous year | -4.66 % change on previous year | 36.18 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.47 % change on previous year | -10.21 % change on previous year | 9.65 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.4 % change on previous year | -6.98 % change on previous year | 29.82 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.77 % change on previous year | -29.64 % change on previous year | 13.22 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.47 % change on previous year | -17.48 % change on previous year | 18.33 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near China
- 114 Democratic Republic of Congo -0.1145 % change on previous year compare
- 115 Brazil -0.2312 % change on previous year compare
- 116 Saudi Arabia -0.411 % change on previous year compare
More environment data for China
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.279 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.92 °C (2025)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) -0.736 % change on previous year (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt) 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt) 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt) 1.41 % change on previous year (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt) 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt) in China?
- Nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt) in China was -0.0755 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt) recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 36.18 % change on previous year in 1989.
- What is the lowest nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt) recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was -29.64 % change on previous year in 2014.
- How does China rank for nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt)?
- China ranks 113th out of 163 countries with data for 2024.
- Is nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt) rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 99.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) EDGAR (Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research) Community GHG Database, Joint Research Centre (JRC) - European Commission
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.