Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt) in North America
North America: Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt) was 3 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt) in North America, 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 North America is 3 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 50.7% on the previous year and down 33.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt) in North America peaked at 25.61 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -14.03 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places North America 2nd out of 47 groups with data for 2024, putting it 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 Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt) in North America, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | -7.32 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 2.78 % change on previous year | -138.0% |
| 1973 | 25.61 % change on previous year | +822.0% |
| 1974 | -6.32 % change on previous year | -124.7% |
| 1975 | -7.68 % change on previous year | +21.4% |
| 1976 | -6.1 % change on previous year | -20.5% |
| 1977 | 3.88 % change on previous year | -163.6% |
| 1978 | 0.2488 % change on previous year | -93.6% |
| 1979 | -3.41 % change on previous year | -1471.6% |
| 1980 | -9.93 % change on previous year | +190.8% |
| 1981 | 0.0357 % change on previous year | -100.4% |
| 1982 | -1.75 % change on previous year | -4998.3% |
| 1983 | -1.45 % change on previous year | -16.9% |
| 1984 | 3.57 % change on previous year | -346.1% |
| 1985 | -1.71 % change on previous year | -147.8% |
| 1986 | 1.92 % change on previous year | -212.3% |
| 1987 | 1.77 % change on previous year | -7.4% |
| 1988 | 3.73 % change on previous year | +110.3% |
| 1989 | -2.69 % change on previous year | -172.1% |
| 1990 | 2.76 % change on previous year | -202.8% |
| 1991 | -0.8403 % change on previous year | -130.4% |
| 1992 | 0.4746 % change on previous year | -156.5% |
| 1993 | 3.07 % change on previous year | +546.9% |
| 1994 | -0.982 % change on previous year | -132.0% |
| 1995 | 2.35 % change on previous year | -339.0% |
| 1996 | 0.969 % change on previous year | -58.7% |
| 1997 | 0.8957 % change on previous year | -7.6% |
| 1998 | 1.11 % change on previous year | +23.9% |
| 1999 | -4.36 % change on previous year | -492.8% |
| 2000 | 0.6557 % change on previous year | -115.0% |
| 2001 | -0.5537 % change on previous year | -184.4% |
| 2002 | 2.92 % change on previous year | -626.4% |
| 2003 | 0.5411 % change on previous year | -81.4% |
| 2004 | -1.58 % change on previous year | -392.5% |
| 2005 | 1.8 % change on previous year | -213.8% |
| 2006 | 1.55 % change on previous year | -14.0% |
| 2007 | 2.46 % change on previous year | +58.8% |
| 2008 | -1.28 % change on previous year | -151.9% |
| 2009 | 1.08 % change on previous year | -184.4% |
| 2010 | 4.96 % change on previous year | +360.8% |
| 2011 | 8.76 % change on previous year | +76.5% |
| 2012 | 6.37 % change on previous year | -27.2% |
| 2013 | 1.83 % change on previous year | -71.3% |
| 2014 | 4.48 % change on previous year | +144.8% |
| 2015 | 0.5418 % change on previous year | -87.9% |
| 2016 | -8.65 % change on previous year | -1695.7% |
| 2017 | 1.87 % change on previous year | -121.7% |
| 2018 | 11.25 % change on previous year | +501.1% |
| 2019 | 6.61 % change on previous year | -41.3% |
| 2020 | -14.03 % change on previous year | -312.3% |
| 2021 | -4.25 % change on previous year | -69.7% |
| 2022 | -0.361 % change on previous year | -91.5% |
| 2023 | 6.08 % change on previous year | -1784.7% |
| 2024 | 3 % change on previous year | -50.7% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt) in North America 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | -4998.3% | 0.0357 % change on previous year | -1.75 % change on previous year |
| 2023 | +1784.7% | -0.361 % change on previous year | 6.08 % change on previous year |
| 2016 | -1695.7% | 0.5418 % change on previous year | -8.65 % change on previous year |
| 1979 | -1471.6% | 0.2488 % change on previous year | -3.41 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.1876 % change on previous year | -7.68 % change on previous year | 25.61 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | -0.6491 % change on previous year | -9.93 % change on previous year | 3.73 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.5449 % change on previous year | -4.36 % change on previous year | 3.07 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.7584 % change on previous year | -1.58 % change on previous year | 2.92 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.8 % change on previous year | -8.65 % change on previous year | 11.25 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.91 % change on previous year | -14.03 % change on previous year | 6.08 % change on previous year | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt) in North America?
- Nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt) in North America was 3 % 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 North America?
- The highest recorded value was 25.61 % change on previous year in 1973.
- What is the lowest nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt) recorded in North America?
- The lowest recorded value was -14.03 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does North America rank for nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt)?
- North America ranks 2nd out of 47 groups with data for 2024.
- Is nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt) rising or falling in North America?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North America 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.