Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in Iceland

Iceland: Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 3.37 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
3.37 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 403.4%
World rank
85th
of 194 countries
All-time high
18.75 % change on previous year
in 1973
All-time low
-14.89 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
54
1971–2024

Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in Iceland, 1971–2024

-1001020197119972024

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

Analysis

In 2024, nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e) in Iceland stood at 3.37 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of up 403.4% on the previous year and up 420.2% over five years.

Over the whole period, nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e) in Iceland peaked at 18.75 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -14.89 % change on previous year, in 2020.

That places Iceland 85th out of 194 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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 Iceland, year by year

Annual values for Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate in Iceland, 1971 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 11.11 % change on previous year
1972 6.67 % change on previous year -40.0%
1973 18.75 % change on previous year +181.2%
1974 -10.53 % change on previous year -156.1%
1975 14.71 % change on previous year -239.7%
1976 2.56 % change on previous year -82.6%
1977 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1978 15 % change on previous year
1979 4.35 % change on previous year -71.0%
1980 -4.17 % change on previous year -195.8%
1981 15.22 % change on previous year -465.2%
1982 -9.43 % change on previous year -162.0%
1983 -2.08 % change on previous year -77.9%
1984 8.51 % change on previous year -508.5%
1985 -3.92 % change on previous year -146.1%
1986 6.12 % change on previous year -256.1%
1987 11.54 % change on previous year +88.5%
1988 3.45 % change on previous year -70.1%
1989 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1990 6.67 % change on previous year
1991 1.56 % change on previous year -76.6%
1992 -1.54 % change on previous year -198.5%
1993 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1994 3.12 % change on previous year
1995 -6.06 % change on previous year -293.9%
1996 14.52 % change on previous year -339.5%
1997 -5.63 % change on previous year -138.8%
1998 14.93 % change on previous year -364.9%
1999 11.69 % change on previous year -21.7%
2000 6.98 % change on previous year -40.3%
2001 -1.09 % change on previous year -115.6%
2002 -2.2 % change on previous year +102.2%
2003 -2.25 % change on previous year +2.2%
2004 1.15 % change on previous year -151.1%
2005 -3.41 % change on previous year -396.6%
2006 16.47 % change on previous year -583.1%
2007 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2008 -7.07 % change on previous year
2009 -6.52 % change on previous year -7.8%
2010 -6.98 % change on previous year +7.0%
2011 -6.25 % change on previous year -10.4%
2012 -4 % change on previous year -36.0%
2013 2.78 % change on previous year -169.4%
2014 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2015 6.76 % change on previous year
2016 8.86 % change on previous year +31.1%
2017 5.81 % change on previous year -34.4%
2018 4.4 % change on previous year -24.4%
2019 -1.05 % change on previous year -123.9%
2020 -14.89 % change on previous year +1314.9%
2021 5 % change on previous year -133.6%
2022 7.14 % change on previous year +42.9%
2023 -1.11 % change on previous year -115.6%
2024 3.37 % change on previous year -403.4%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in Iceland 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
2020 -1314.9% -1.05 % change on previous year -14.89 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 6.96 % change on previous year -10.53 % change on previous year 18.75 % change on previous year 9
1980s 2.52 % change on previous year -9.43 % change on previous year 15.22 % change on previous year 10
1990s 3.93 % change on previous year -6.06 % change on previous year 14.93 % change on previous year 10
2000s 0.2063 % change on previous year -7.07 % change on previous year 16.47 % change on previous year 10
2010s 1.03 % change on previous year -6.98 % change on previous year 8.86 % change on previous year 10
2020s -0.0982 % change on previous year -14.89 % change on previous year 7.14 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Iceland

  1. 82 Bangladesh 3.46 % change on previous year compare
  2. 83 East Timor 3.45 % change on previous year compare
  3. 84 Australia 3.41 % change on previous year compare
  4. 86 Cyprus 3.35 % change on previous year compare
  5. 87 Puerto Rico 3.26 % change on previous year compare
  6. 88 Eritrea 3.23 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e) in Iceland?
Nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e) in Iceland was 3.37 % 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 Iceland?
The highest recorded value was 18.75 % change on previous year in 1973.
What is the lowest nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e) recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was -14.89 % change on previous year in 2020.
How does Iceland rank for nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e)?
Iceland ranks 85th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
Where does this Iceland 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.