Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in Africa Western and Central

Africa Western and Central: Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 3.75 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
3.75 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 221.8%
Rank
7th
of 47 groups
All-time high
26.45 % change on previous year
in 2016
All-time low
-17.29 % change on previous year
in 1998
Years of data
54
1971–2024

Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in Africa Western and Central, 1971–2024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e) in Africa Western and Central is 3.75 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 221.8% on the previous year and down 39.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e) in Africa Western and Central peaked at 26.45 % change on previous year in 2016 and was at its lowest, -17.29 % change on previous year, in 1998.

That places Africa Western and Central 7th 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 Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in Africa Western and Central, year by year

Annual values for Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate in Africa Western and Central, 1971 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 9.18 % change on previous year
1972 11.83 % change on previous year +28.8%
1973 18.8 % change on previous year +59.0%
1974 10.98 % change on previous year -41.6%
1975 12.57 % change on previous year +14.5%
1976 8.16 % change on previous year -35.1%
1977 18.37 % change on previous year +125.3%
1978 19.42 % change on previous year +5.7%
1979 -2.49 % change on previous year -112.8%
1980 11.84 % change on previous year -576.4%
1981 6.7 % change on previous year -43.5%
1982 7.17 % change on previous year +7.0%
1983 -4.32 % change on previous year -160.3%
1984 -3.69 % change on previous year -14.6%
1985 -8.79 % change on previous year +138.2%
1986 9.88 % change on previous year -212.4%
1987 -3.87 % change on previous year -139.1%
1988 7.9 % change on previous year -304.4%
1989 -0.0867 % change on previous year -101.1%
1990 -8.63 % change on previous year +9858.6%
1991 20.13 % change on previous year -333.2%
1992 11.74 % change on previous year -41.7%
1993 -8.52 % change on previous year -172.6%
1994 -10.13 % change on previous year +18.8%
1995 15.32 % change on previous year -251.2%
1996 7.99 % change on previous year -47.9%
1997 3.94 % change on previous year -50.7%
1998 -17.29 % change on previous year -538.9%
1999 14.47 % change on previous year -183.7%
2000 3.65 % change on previous year -74.8%
2001 9.11 % change on previous year +149.5%
2002 11.74 % change on previous year +28.8%
2003 5.2 % change on previous year -55.7%
2004 3.22 % change on previous year -38.0%
2005 -4.02 % change on previous year -224.7%
2006 -3.81 % change on previous year -5.1%
2007 -1.5 % change on previous year -60.7%
2008 22.28 % change on previous year -1589.0%
2009 7.89 % change on previous year -64.6%
2010 15.08 % change on previous year +91.0%
2011 9.66 % change on previous year -36.0%
2012 13.71 % change on previous year +42.0%
2013 16.3 % change on previous year +19.0%
2014 6.16 % change on previous year -62.2%
2015 -0.8186 % change on previous year -113.3%
2016 26.45 % change on previous year -3330.9%
2017 -1.26 % change on previous year -104.8%
2018 5.98 % change on previous year -575.4%
2019 7.07 % change on previous year +18.3%
2020 -5.54 % change on previous year -178.4%
2021 11.32 % change on previous year -304.2%
2022 4.04 % change on previous year -64.3%
2023 -3.08 % change on previous year -176.2%
2024 3.75 % change on previous year -221.8%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Transport (Energy) (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.

YearChange FromTo
1990 -9858.6% -0.0867 % change on previous year -8.63 % change on previous year
2016 +3330.9% -0.8186 % change on previous year 26.45 % change on previous year
2008 +1589.0% -1.5 % change on previous year 22.28 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 11.87 % change on previous year -2.49 % change on previous year 19.42 % change on previous year 9
1980s 2.27 % change on previous year -8.79 % change on previous year 11.84 % change on previous year 10
1990s 2.9 % change on previous year -17.29 % change on previous year 20.13 % change on previous year 10
2000s 5.38 % change on previous year -4.02 % change on previous year 22.28 % change on previous year 10
2010s 9.83 % change on previous year -1.26 % change on previous year 26.45 % change on previous year 10
2020s 2.1 % change on previous year -5.54 % change on previous year 11.32 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Africa Western and Central

  1. 4 Hong Kong 13.53 % change on previous year compare
  2. 5 Bolivia 11.97 % change on previous year compare
  3. 6 Uzbekistan 11.63 % change on previous year compare
  4. 7 Belize 8.33 % change on previous year compare
  5. 8 Croatia 7.8 % change on previous year compare
  6. 9 Vietnam 7.73 % change on previous year compare
  7. 10 Bhutan 6.9 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e) in Africa Western and Central?
Nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e) in Africa Western and Central was 3.75 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e) recorded in Africa Western and Central?
The highest recorded value was 26.45 % change on previous year in 2016.
What is the lowest nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e) recorded in Africa Western and Central?
The lowest recorded value was -17.29 % change on previous year in 1998.
How does Africa Western and Central rank for nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e)?
Africa Western and Central ranks 7th out of 47 groups with data for 2024.
Is nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e) rising or falling in Africa Western and Central?
Over the last ten years it is down 39.1%. 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 Transport (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 Transport (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 Transport (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
241 places, 12,743 data points, 1971–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.