Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) in Africa Western and Central
Africa Western and Central: Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) was 12.59 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) in Africa Western and Central, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Africa Western and Central recorded 12.59 % change on previous year for nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from industrial processes (mt co2e) in 2024.
That represents a change of up 178.7% on the previous year and up 322.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from industrial processes (mt co2e) in Africa Western and Central peaked at 444.43 % change on previous year in 1982 and was at its lowest, -36.76 % change on previous year, in 1997.
That places Africa Western and Central 6th out of 47 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) in Africa Western and Central, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1.9 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 5.06 % change on previous year | +166.4% |
| 1973 | 5.99 % change on previous year | +18.3% |
| 1974 | 5.51 % change on previous year | -8.2% |
| 1975 | 0.794 % change on previous year | -85.6% |
| 1976 | 6.68 % change on previous year | +740.9% |
| 1977 | 5.15 % change on previous year | -22.8% |
| 1978 | 3.54 % change on previous year | -31.4% |
| 1979 | 4.04 % change on previous year | +14.2% |
| 1980 | 4.37 % change on previous year | +8.2% |
| 1981 | -1.55 % change on previous year | -135.4% |
| 1982 | 444.43 % change on previous year | -28832.0% |
| 1983 | -3.98 % change on previous year | -100.9% |
| 1984 | -9.61 % change on previous year | +141.2% |
| 1985 | -6.06 % change on previous year | -37.0% |
| 1986 | 11.39 % change on previous year | -287.9% |
| 1987 | 8.9 % change on previous year | -21.9% |
| 1988 | -5.23 % change on previous year | -158.7% |
| 1989 | 7.73 % change on previous year | -247.9% |
| 1990 | 1.95 % change on previous year | -74.8% |
| 1991 | 2.13 % change on previous year | +9.4% |
| 1992 | -0.6664 % change on previous year | -131.2% |
| 1993 | -7.67 % change on previous year | +1050.4% |
| 1994 | 6.18 % change on previous year | -180.6% |
| 1995 | 1.21 % change on previous year | -80.4% |
| 1996 | 14.26 % change on previous year | +1077.5% |
| 1997 | -36.76 % change on previous year | -357.7% |
| 1998 | 51.12 % change on previous year | -239.1% |
| 1999 | -2.63 % change on previous year | -105.1% |
| 2000 | 3.4 % change on previous year | -229.5% |
| 2001 | -1.96 % change on previous year | -157.6% |
| 2002 | -23.15 % change on previous year | +1081.8% |
| 2003 | 21.43 % change on previous year | -192.6% |
| 2004 | -12.3 % change on previous year | -157.4% |
| 2005 | 19.73 % change on previous year | -260.4% |
| 2006 | -6.64 % change on previous year | -133.6% |
| 2007 | -0.2484 % change on previous year | -96.3% |
| 2008 | 1.62 % change on previous year | -753.0% |
| 2009 | -15.01 % change on previous year | -1025.3% |
| 2010 | 12.35 % change on previous year | -182.3% |
| 2011 | 7.04 % change on previous year | -43.0% |
| 2012 | -5.76 % change on previous year | -181.8% |
| 2013 | 2.93 % change on previous year | -150.9% |
| 2014 | -5.65 % change on previous year | -292.7% |
| 2015 | 3.37 % change on previous year | -159.7% |
| 2016 | 16.12 % change on previous year | +378.1% |
| 2017 | -10.6 % change on previous year | -165.8% |
| 2018 | -0.9806 % change on previous year | -90.7% |
| 2019 | -1.91 % change on previous year | +95.0% |
| 2020 | 4.15 % change on previous year | -317.0% |
| 2021 | 0.8349 % change on previous year | -79.9% |
| 2022 | 4.75 % change on previous year | +468.6% |
| 2023 | -16 % change on previous year | -437.1% |
| 2024 | 12.59 % change on previous year | -178.7% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) in Africa Western and Central 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 | +28832.0% | -1.55 % change on previous year | 444.43 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.3 % change on previous year | 0.794 % change on previous year | 6.68 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 45.04 % change on previous year | -9.61 % change on previous year | 444.43 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.91 % change on previous year | -36.76 % change on previous year | 51.12 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -1.31 % change on previous year | -23.15 % change on previous year | 21.43 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.69 % change on previous year | -10.6 % change on previous year | 16.12 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.26 % change on previous year | -16 % change on previous year | 12.59 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Africa Western and Central
- 3 Guyana 62.37 % change on previous year compare
- 4 Central African Republic 50.89 % change on previous year compare
- 5 Congo 50.41 % change on previous year compare
- 6 Venezuela 36.62 % change on previous year compare
- 7 Brazil 26.98 % change on previous year compare
- 8 Madagascar 19.49 % change on previous year compare
- 9 Suriname 19.37 % change on previous year compare
More environment data for Africa Western and Central
- Aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate 2.01 % change on previous year (2024)
- Capture fisheries production (metric tons), per unit of GDP 0 metric tons per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate 2.26 % change on previous year (2024)
- Aquaculture production (metric tons), per capita 0.0008 metric tons per person (2024)
- Aquaculture production (metric tons), per unit of GDP 0 metric tons per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 2.47 % change on previous year (2024)
- Capture fisheries production (metric tons), per capita 0.0078 metric tons per person (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from industrial processes (mt co2e) in Africa Western and Central?
- Nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from industrial processes (mt co2e) in Africa Western and Central was 12.59 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from industrial processes (mt co2e) recorded in Africa Western and Central?
- The highest recorded value was 444.43 % change on previous year in 1982.
- What is the lowest nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from industrial processes (mt co2e) recorded in Africa Western and Central?
- The lowest recorded value was -36.76 % change on previous year in 1997.
- How does Africa Western and Central rank for nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from industrial processes (mt co2e)?
- Africa Western and Central ranks 6th out of 47 groups with data for 2024.
- Is nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from industrial processes (mt co2e) rising or falling in Africa Western and Central?
- Over the last ten years it is up 322.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa Western and Central data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (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 Industrial Processes (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 Industrial Processes 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 Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.