Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea: Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 3.23 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
3.23 % change on previous year
World rank
41st
of 193 countries
All-time high
66.67 % change on previous year
in 1973
All-time low
-15.38 % change on previous year
in 2008
Years of data
54
1971–2024

Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in Papua New Guinea, 1971–2024

-200204060197119972024

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 Papua New Guinea is 3.23 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 79.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from power industry (energy) (mt co2e) in Papua New Guinea peaked at 66.67 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -15.38 % change on previous year, in 2008.

Papua New Guinea ranks 41st of 193 countries on this measure, 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 Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in Papua New Guinea, year by year

Annual values for Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate in Papua New Guinea, 1971 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 0 % change on previous year
1972 50 % change on previous year
1973 66.67 % change on previous year +33.3%
1974 20 % change on previous year -70.0%
1975 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1976 16.67 % change on previous year
1977 28.57 % change on previous year +71.4%
1978 -11.11 % change on previous year -138.9%
1979 12.5 % change on previous year -212.5%
1980 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1981 0 % change on previous year
1982 11.11 % change on previous year
1983 -10 % change on previous year -190.0%
1984 22.22 % change on previous year -322.2%
1985 9.09 % change on previous year -59.1%
1986 8.33 % change on previous year -8.3%
1987 15.38 % change on previous year +84.6%
1988 -6.67 % change on previous year -143.3%
1989 -7.14 % change on previous year +7.1%
1990 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1991 7.69 % change on previous year
1992 7.14 % change on previous year -7.1%
1993 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1994 -6.67 % change on previous year
1995 21.43 % change on previous year -421.4%
1996 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1997 5.88 % change on previous year
1998 11.11 % change on previous year +88.9%
1999 -5 % change on previous year -145.0%
2000 15.79 % change on previous year -415.8%
2001 36.36 % change on previous year +130.3%
2002 10 % change on previous year -72.5%
2003 24.24 % change on previous year +142.4%
2004 9.76 % change on previous year -59.8%
2005 -4.44 % change on previous year -145.6%
2006 -9.3 % change on previous year +109.3%
2007 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2008 -15.38 % change on previous year
2009 3.03 % change on previous year -119.7%
2010 -14.71 % change on previous year -585.3%
2011 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2012 -3.45 % change on previous year
2013 14.29 % change on previous year -514.3%
2014 15.62 % change on previous year +9.4%
2015 -2.7 % change on previous year -117.3%
2016 8.33 % change on previous year -408.3%
2017 -10.26 % change on previous year -223.1%
2018 -11.43 % change on previous year +11.4%
2019 3.23 % change on previous year -128.2%
2020 -6.25 % change on previous year -293.7%
2021 3.33 % change on previous year -153.3%
2022 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2023 0 % change on previous year
2024 3.23 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 20.37 % change on previous year -11.11 % change on previous year 66.67 % change on previous year 9
1980s 4.23 % change on previous year -10 % change on previous year 22.22 % change on previous year 10
1990s 4.16 % change on previous year -6.67 % change on previous year 21.43 % change on previous year 10
2000s 7.01 % change on previous year -15.38 % change on previous year 36.36 % change on previous year 10
2010s -0.1072 % change on previous year -14.71 % change on previous year 15.62 % change on previous year 10
2020s 0.0618 % change on previous year -6.25 % change on previous year 3.33 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Papua New Guinea

  1. 38 Moldova 3.7 % change on previous year compare
  2. 39 Libya 3.47 % change on previous year compare
  3. 40 Canada 3.26 % change on previous year compare
  4. 41 Oman 3.23 % change on previous year compare
  5. 43 Ecuador 3.15 % change on previous year compare
  6. 44 Dominican Republic 3.12 % 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 Papua New Guinea?
Nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from power industry (energy) (mt co2e) in Papua New Guinea was 3.23 % 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 Papua New Guinea?
The highest recorded value was 66.67 % change on previous year in 1973.
What is the lowest nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from power industry (energy) (mt co2e) recorded in Papua New Guinea?
The lowest recorded value was -15.38 % change on previous year in 2008.
How does Papua New Guinea rank for nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from power industry (energy) (mt co2e)?
Papua New Guinea ranks 41st out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
Is nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from power industry (energy) (mt co2e) rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?
Over the last ten years it is down 79.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Papua New Guinea 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.