Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in South Korea

South Korea: Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was -5.85 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-5.85 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 63.5%
World rank
161st
of 193 countries
All-time high
92.82 % change on previous year
in 1975
All-time low
-41.55 % change on previous year
in 1973
Years of data
54
1971–2024

Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in South Korea, 1971–2024

-50050100197119972024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from power industry (energy) (mt co2e) in South Korea is -5.85 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 63.5% on the previous year and down 23.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from power industry (energy) (mt co2e) in South Korea peaked at 92.82 % change on previous year in 1975 and was at its lowest, -41.55 % change on previous year, in 1973.

That places South Korea 161st out of 193 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in South Korea, year by year

Annual values for Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate in South Korea, 1971 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 -2.59 % change on previous year
1972 25.66 % change on previous year -1092.3%
1973 -41.55 % change on previous year -261.9%
1974 -16.06 % change on previous year -61.3%
1975 92.82 % change on previous year -677.8%
1976 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1977 0.4963 % change on previous year
1978 0.4938 % change on previous year -0.5%
1979 29.98 % change on previous year +5970.0%
1980 29.87 % change on previous year -0.4%
1981 4.08 % change on previous year -86.4%
1982 5.87 % change on previous year +44.1%
1983 12.55 % change on previous year +113.6%
1984 70.89 % change on previous year +464.9%
1985 19.64 % change on previous year -72.3%
1986 4.42 % change on previous year -77.5%
1987 -19.96 % change on previous year -551.5%
1988 44.44 % change on previous year -322.7%
1989 9.22 % change on previous year -79.2%
1990 51.24 % change on previous year +455.5%
1991 55.56 % change on previous year +8.4%
1992 6.99 % change on previous year -87.4%
1993 35.35 % change on previous year +405.4%
1994 44.52 % change on previous year +25.9%
1995 17.46 % change on previous year -60.8%
1996 37.28 % change on previous year +113.5%
1997 8.77 % change on previous year -76.5%
1998 28.09 % change on previous year +220.2%
1999 8.76 % change on previous year -68.8%
2000 9.69 % change on previous year +10.6%
2001 -24 % change on previous year -347.6%
2002 -13.53 % change on previous year -43.6%
2003 -13.06 % change on previous year -3.5%
2004 -8.82 % change on previous year -32.4%
2005 -9.14 % change on previous year +3.6%
2006 -6.12 % change on previous year -33.0%
2007 2.04 % change on previous year -133.4%
2008 -1.08 % change on previous year -152.7%
2009 16.85 % change on previous year -1664.8%
2010 26.53 % change on previous year +57.5%
2011 34.44 % change on previous year +29.8%
2012 1.89 % change on previous year -94.5%
2013 0.5193 % change on previous year -72.5%
2014 -4.74 % change on previous year -1013.4%
2015 1.11 % change on previous year -123.4%
2016 45.18 % change on previous year +3966.4%
2017 10.6 % change on previous year -76.5%
2018 2.17 % change on previous year -79.5%
2019 -13.48 % change on previous year -721.3%
2020 -14.7 % change on previous year +9.1%
2021 0.9604 % change on previous year -106.5%
2022 -4.2 % change on previous year -537.7%
2023 -3.58 % change on previous year -14.9%
2024 -5.85 % change on previous year +63.5%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in South Korea 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.

YearChange FromTo
1979 +5970.0% 0.4938 % change on previous year 29.98 % change on previous year
2016 +3966.4% 1.11 % change on previous year 45.18 % change on previous year
2009 +1664.8% -1.08 % change on previous year 16.85 % change on previous year
1972 +1092.3% -2.59 % change on previous year 25.66 % change on previous year
2014 -1013.4% 0.5193 % change on previous year -4.74 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 9.92 % change on previous year -41.55 % change on previous year 92.82 % change on previous year 9
1980s 18.1 % change on previous year -19.96 % change on previous year 70.89 % change on previous year 10
1990s 29.4 % change on previous year 6.99 % change on previous year 55.56 % change on previous year 10
2000s -4.72 % change on previous year -24 % change on previous year 16.85 % change on previous year 10
2010s 10.42 % change on previous year -13.48 % change on previous year 45.18 % change on previous year 10
2020s -5.47 % change on previous year -14.7 % change on previous year 0.9604 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near South Korea

  1. 158 Mexico -4.67 % change on previous year compare
  2. 159 Spain -5.15 % change on previous year compare
  3. 160 Azerbaijan -5.21 % change on previous year compare
  4. 162 Algeria -5.86 % change on previous year compare
  5. 163 Tanzania -6.45 % change on previous year compare
  6. 164 Argentina -6.58 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from power industry (energy) (mt co2e) in South Korea?
Nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from power industry (energy) (mt co2e) in South Korea was -5.85 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from power industry (energy) (mt co2e) recorded in South Korea?
The highest recorded value was 92.82 % change on previous year in 1975.
What is the lowest nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from power industry (energy) (mt co2e) recorded in South Korea?
The lowest recorded value was -41.55 % change on previous year in 1973.
How does South Korea rank for nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from power industry (energy) (mt co2e)?
South Korea ranks 161st out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
Is nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from power industry (energy) (mt co2e) rising or falling in South Korea?
Over the last ten years it is down 23.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Korea data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Power Industry (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 Power Industry (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 Power Industry (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
240 places, 12,091 data points, 1971–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.