Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt) in Portugal

Portugal: Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt) was 13.16 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
13.16 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 163.2%
World rank
5th
of 163 countries
All-time high
46.15 % change on previous year
in 1992
All-time low
-35.48 % change on previous year
in 1984
Years of data
54
1971–2024

Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt) in Portugal, 1971–2024

-40-2002040197119972024

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

Analysis

Portugal recorded 13.16 % change on previous year for nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt) in 2024.

That represents a change of up 163.2% on the previous year and up 149.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt) in Portugal peaked at 46.15 % change on previous year in 1992 and was at its lowest, -35.48 % change on previous year, in 1984.

Portugal ranks 5th of 163 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 Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt) in Portugal, year by year

Annual values for Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate in Portugal, 1971 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 11.76 % change on previous year
1972 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1973 0 % change on previous year
1974 0 % change on previous year
1975 0 % change on previous year
1976 5.26 % change on previous year
1977 -5 % change on previous year -195.0%
1978 15.79 % change on previous year -415.8%
1979 9.09 % change on previous year -42.4%
1980 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1981 12.5 % change on previous year
1982 -7.41 % change on previous year -159.3%
1983 24 % change on previous year -424.0%
1984 -35.48 % change on previous year -247.8%
1985 -15 % change on previous year -57.7%
1986 35.29 % change on previous year -335.3%
1987 -17.39 % change on previous year -149.3%
1988 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1989 15.79 % change on previous year
1990 -22.73 % change on previous year -243.9%
1991 -23.53 % change on previous year +3.5%
1992 46.15 % change on previous year -296.2%
1993 26.32 % change on previous year -43.0%
1994 37.5 % change on previous year +42.5%
1995 45.45 % change on previous year +21.2%
1996 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1997 8.33 % change on previous year
1998 -15.38 % change on previous year -284.6%
1999 20.45 % change on previous year -233.0%
2000 -11.32 % change on previous year -155.3%
2001 6.38 % change on previous year -156.4%
2002 -8 % change on previous year -225.3%
2003 21.74 % change on previous year -371.7%
2004 -12.5 % change on previous year -157.5%
2005 8.16 % change on previous year -165.3%
2006 -13.21 % change on previous year -261.8%
2007 4.35 % change on previous year -132.9%
2008 16.67 % change on previous year +283.3%
2009 -5.36 % change on previous year -132.1%
2010 -18.87 % change on previous year +252.2%
2011 -18.6 % change on previous year -1.4%
2012 28.57 % change on previous year -253.6%
2013 33.33 % change on previous year +16.7%
2014 -26.67 % change on previous year -180.0%
2015 20.45 % change on previous year -176.7%
2016 9.43 % change on previous year -53.9%
2017 -6.9 % change on previous year -173.1%
2018 -9.26 % change on previous year +34.3%
2019 -6.12 % change on previous year -33.9%
2020 -6.52 % change on previous year +6.5%
2021 -20.93 % change on previous year +220.9%
2022 41.18 % change on previous year -296.7%
2023 -20.83 % change on previous year -150.6%
2024 13.16 % change on previous year -163.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 4.1 % change on previous year -5 % change on previous year 15.79 % change on previous year 9
1980s 1.23 % change on previous year -35.48 % change on previous year 35.29 % change on previous year 10
1990s 12.26 % change on previous year -23.53 % change on previous year 46.15 % change on previous year 10
2000s 0.6914 % change on previous year -13.21 % change on previous year 21.74 % change on previous year 10
2010s 0.5376 % change on previous year -26.67 % change on previous year 33.33 % change on previous year 10
2020s 1.21 % change on previous year -20.93 % change on previous year 41.18 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Portugal

  1. 2 Uruguay 33.33 % change on previous year compare
  2. 3 Nicaragua 25 % change on previous year compare
  3. 4 Ukraine 13.51 % change on previous year compare
  4. 6 Bulgaria 11.11 % change on previous year compare
  5. 7 Uzbekistan 10.17 % change on previous year compare
  6. 8 Iran 9.83 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt) in Portugal?
Nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt) in Portugal was 13.16 % 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 Portugal?
The highest recorded value was 46.15 % change on previous year in 1992.
What is the lowest nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt) recorded in Portugal?
The lowest recorded value was -35.48 % change on previous year in 1984.
How does Portugal rank for nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt)?
Portugal ranks 5th out of 163 countries with data for 2024.
Is nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt) rising or falling in Portugal?
Over the last ten years it is up 149.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Portugal 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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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.

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Indicator
Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (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
210 places, 10,595 data points, 1971–2024
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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.