Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes was 3.59 Mt CO2e in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1970–2024
Source: EDGAR (Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research) Community GHG Database, Joint Research Centre (JRC) - European Commission. Measured in Mt CO2e.
Analysis
In 2024, nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from industrial processes in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 3.59 Mt CO2e.
That represents a change of up 6.7% on the previous year and down 1.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from industrial processes in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 7.64 Mt CO2e in 1993 and was at its lowest, 0.1576 Mt CO2e, in 1971.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 15th out of 203 countries 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 Industrial Processes in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Mt CO2e | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.1584 Mt CO2e | — |
| 1971 | 0.1576 Mt CO2e | -0.5% |
| 1972 | 0.1612 Mt CO2e | +2.3% |
| 1973 | 0.1636 Mt CO2e | +1.5% |
| 1974 | 0.1675 Mt CO2e | +2.4% |
| 1975 | 0.1718 Mt CO2e | +2.6% |
| 1976 | 0.1762 Mt CO2e | +2.6% |
| 1977 | 0.1792 Mt CO2e | +1.7% |
| 1978 | 0.1836 Mt CO2e | +2.5% |
| 1979 | 0.1891 Mt CO2e | +3.0% |
| 1980 | 0.1925 Mt CO2e | +1.8% |
| 1981 | 0.1972 Mt CO2e | +2.4% |
| 1982 | 4.93 Mt CO2e | +2401.4% |
| 1983 | 5.48 Mt CO2e | +11.1% |
| 1984 | 7.46 Mt CO2e | +36.0% |
| 1985 | 4.52 Mt CO2e | -39.4% |
| 1986 | 5.8 Mt CO2e | +28.3% |
| 1987 | 6.34 Mt CO2e | +9.4% |
| 1988 | 7.24 Mt CO2e | +14.1% |
| 1989 | 4.6 Mt CO2e | -36.4% |
| 1990 | 5.19 Mt CO2e | +12.8% |
| 1991 | 4.6 Mt CO2e | -11.3% |
| 1992 | 5.56 Mt CO2e | +20.7% |
| 1993 | 7.64 Mt CO2e | +37.5% |
| 1994 | 4.26 Mt CO2e | -44.2% |
| 1995 | 4.27 Mt CO2e | +0.2% |
| 1996 | 4.93 Mt CO2e | +15.4% |
| 1997 | 3.58 Mt CO2e | -27.4% |
| 1998 | 4.67 Mt CO2e | +30.5% |
| 1999 | 4.58 Mt CO2e | -1.8% |
| 2000 | 6.36 Mt CO2e | +38.7% |
| 2001 | 4.4 Mt CO2e | -30.8% |
| 2002 | 3.04 Mt CO2e | -31.0% |
| 2003 | 3.47 Mt CO2e | +14.3% |
| 2004 | 3.67 Mt CO2e | +5.8% |
| 2005 | 3.67 Mt CO2e | -0.1% |
| 2006 | 3.79 Mt CO2e | +3.3% |
| 2007 | 3.29 Mt CO2e | -13.1% |
| 2008 | 3.55 Mt CO2e | +7.7% |
| 2009 | 3.54 Mt CO2e | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 3.64 Mt CO2e | +2.9% |
| 2011 | 3.64 Mt CO2e | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 3.61 Mt CO2e | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 3.73 Mt CO2e | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 3.62 Mt CO2e | -3.0% |
| 2015 | 3.89 Mt CO2e | +7.3% |
| 2016 | 3.92 Mt CO2e | +1.0% |
| 2017 | 3.92 Mt CO2e | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 3.56 Mt CO2e | -9.2% |
| 2019 | 3.7 Mt CO2e | +4.0% |
| 2020 | 3.79 Mt CO2e | +2.3% |
| 2021 | 3.92 Mt CO2e | +3.6% |
| 2022 | 3.72 Mt CO2e | -5.3% |
| 2023 | 3.36 Mt CO2e | -9.6% |
| 2024 | 3.59 Mt CO2e | +6.7% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 3.59 Mt CO2e is above the median for low income countries, which is 0.3365 Mt CO2e, 10.7× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 3.59 Mt CO2e is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.2816 Mt CO2e, 12.7× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes in Democratic Republic of Congo 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 | +2401.4% | 0.1972 Mt CO2e | 4.93 Mt CO2e |
| 1994 | -44.2% | 7.64 Mt CO2e | 4.26 Mt CO2e |
| 1985 | -39.4% | 7.46 Mt CO2e | 4.52 Mt CO2e |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.1708 Mt CO2e | 0.1576 Mt CO2e | 0.1891 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.68 Mt CO2e | 0.1925 Mt CO2e | 7.46 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.93 Mt CO2e | 3.58 Mt CO2e | 7.64 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.88 Mt CO2e | 3.04 Mt CO2e | 6.36 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.72 Mt CO2e | 3.56 Mt CO2e | 3.92 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.68 Mt CO2e | 3.36 Mt CO2e | 3.92 Mt CO2e | 5 |
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More environment data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.26 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 5.2 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per unit of 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) 0.338 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from industrial processes in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from industrial processes in Democratic Republic of Congo was 3.59 Mt CO2e in 2024, according to EDGAR (Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research) Community GHG Database, Joint Research Centre (JRC) - European Commission.
- What is the highest nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from industrial processes recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 7.64 Mt CO2e in 1993.
- What is the lowest nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from industrial processes recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1576 Mt CO2e in 1971.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from industrial processes?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 15th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from industrial processes rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from EDGAR (Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research) Community GHG Database, Joint Research Centre (JRC) - European Commission, published as part of Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
A measure of annual emissions of nitrous oxide (N2O), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from industrial processes including IPCC 2006 codes 2.A.1 Cement production, 2.A.2 Lime production, 2.A.3 Glass Production, 2.A.4 Other Process Uses of Carbonates, 2.B Chemical Industry, 2.C Metal Industry, 2.D Non-Energy Products from Fuels and Solvent Use, 2.E Electronics Industry, 2.F Product Uses as Substitutes for Ozone Depleting Substances, 2.G Other Product Manufacture and Use and 5.A Indirect N2O emissions from the atmospheric deposition of nitrogen in NOx and NH3). The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).