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

Sri Lanka: Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt) was -100 % change on previous year in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
-100 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 83.3%
World rank
152nd
of 163 countries
All-time high
433.33 % change on previous year
in 1982
All-time low
-100 % change on previous year
in 2018
Years of data
48
1971–2018

Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt) in Sri Lanka, 1971–2018

-2000200400197119942018

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

Analysis

In 2018, nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt) in Sri Lanka stood at -100 % change on previous year. That is the lowest value across all 48 years on record.

The figure is down 83.3% on the previous year and down 254.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt) in Sri Lanka peaked at 433.33 % change on previous year in 1982 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 2018.

Sri Lanka ranks 152nd of 163 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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 Sri Lanka, year by year

Annual values for Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate in Sri Lanka, 1971 to 2018.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 0 % change on previous year
1972 0 % change on previous year
1973 0 % change on previous year
1974 0 % change on previous year
1975 0 % change on previous year
1976 0 % change on previous year
1977 0 % change on previous year
1978 -33.33 % change on previous year
1979 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1980 50 % change on previous year
1981 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1982 433.33 % change on previous year
1983 -6.25 % change on previous year -101.4%
1984 -20 % change on previous year +220.0%
1985 -8.33 % change on previous year -58.3%
1986 9.09 % change on previous year -209.1%
1987 16.67 % change on previous year +83.3%
1988 -50 % change on previous year -400.0%
1989 28.57 % change on previous year -157.1%
1990 -44.44 % change on previous year -255.6%
1991 20 % change on previous year -145.0%
1992 -16.67 % change on previous year -183.3%
1993 20 % change on previous year -220.0%
1994 33.33 % change on previous year +66.7%
1995 12.5 % change on previous year -62.5%
1996 33.33 % change on previous year +166.7%
1997 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1998 -16.67 % change on previous year
1999 -10 % change on previous year -40.0%
2000 111.11 % change on previous year -1211.1%
2001 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2002 -10.53 % change on previous year
2003 -23.53 % change on previous year +123.5%
2004 38.46 % change on previous year -263.5%
2005 -5.56 % change on previous year -114.4%
2006 -11.76 % change on previous year +111.8%
2007 13.33 % change on previous year -213.3%
2008 64.71 % change on previous year +385.3%
2009 -82.14 % change on previous year -226.9%
2010 240 % change on previous year -392.2%
2011 -76.47 % change on previous year -131.9%
2012 150 % change on previous year -296.2%
2013 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2014 0 % change on previous year
2015 10 % change on previous year
2016 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2017 -54.55 % change on previous year
2018 -100 % change on previous year +83.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s -3.7 % change on previous year -33.33 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 9
1980s 45.31 % change on previous year -50 % change on previous year 433.33 % change on previous year 10
1990s 3.14 % change on previous year -44.44 % change on previous year 33.33 % change on previous year 10
2000s 9.41 % change on previous year -82.14 % change on previous year 111.11 % change on previous year 10
2010s 18.78 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year 240 % change on previous year 9

Countries ranked near Sri Lanka

  1. 149 Ireland -33.33 % change on previous year compare
  2. 149 Papua New Guinea -33.33 % change on previous year compare
  3. 151 Switzerland -50 % change on previous year compare
  4. 152 Cape Verde -100 % change on previous year compare
  5. 152 Cyprus -100 % change on previous year compare
  6. 152 Estonia -100 % change on previous year compare
  7. 152 Georgia -100 % change on previous year compare
  8. 152 Honduras -100 % change on previous year compare
  9. 152 North Macedonia -100 % change on previous year compare
  10. 152 Mauritius -100 % change on previous year compare
  11. 152 Panama -100 % change on previous year compare
  12. 152 Palau -100 % change on previous year compare
  13. 152 El Salvador -100 % change on previous year compare
  14. 152 Slovenia -100 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt) in Sri Lanka?
Nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt) in Sri Lanka was -100 % change on previous year in 2018, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt) recorded in Sri Lanka?
The highest recorded value was 433.33 % change on previous year in 1982.
What is the lowest nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt) recorded in Sri Lanka?
The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 2018.
How does Sri Lanka rank for nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt)?
Sri Lanka ranks 152nd out of 163 countries with data for 2018.
Is nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt) rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
Over the last ten years it is down 254.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sri Lanka 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.