Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate in Africa Eastern and Southern

Africa Eastern and Southern: Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate was 2.23 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2.23 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 0.3%
Rank
10th
of 47 groups
All-time high
17.21 % change on previous year
in 2001
All-time low
-7.51 % change on previous year
in 2000
Years of data
54
1971–2024

Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate in Africa Eastern and Southern, 1971–2024

-10-5051015197119972024

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

Analysis

In 2024, nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from waste (mt co2e), annual growth rate in Africa Eastern and Southern stood at 2.23 % change on previous year.

The figure is up 0.3% on the previous year and down 15.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from waste (mt co2e), annual growth rate in Africa Eastern and Southern peaked at 17.21 % change on previous year in 2001 and was at its lowest, -7.51 % change on previous year, in 2000.

That places Africa Eastern and Southern 10th 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 Waste (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate in Africa Eastern and Southern, year by year

Annual values for Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate in Africa Eastern and Southern, 1971 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 2.67 % change on previous year
1972 2.28 % change on previous year -14.9%
1973 1.92 % change on previous year -15.8%
1974 2.76 % change on previous year +44.3%
1975 3.63 % change on previous year +31.3%
1976 2.9 % change on previous year -20.0%
1977 4.56 % change on previous year +57.0%
1978 3.04 % change on previous year -33.4%
1979 2.17 % change on previous year -28.6%
1980 3.24 % change on previous year +49.2%
1981 1.41 % change on previous year -56.6%
1982 2.72 % change on previous year +93.7%
1983 3.48 % change on previous year +27.8%
1984 -1.09 % change on previous year -131.2%
1985 5.03 % change on previous year -562.2%
1986 1.18 % change on previous year -76.5%
1987 2.81 % change on previous year +137.8%
1988 2.4 % change on previous year -14.3%
1989 2.48 % change on previous year +3.2%
1990 3.14 % change on previous year +26.7%
1991 2.02 % change on previous year -35.7%
1992 3.95 % change on previous year +95.3%
1993 3.21 % change on previous year -18.6%
1994 3.24 % change on previous year +0.7%
1995 2.41 % change on previous year -25.4%
1996 3.5 % change on previous year +45.1%
1997 2.39 % change on previous year -31.6%
1998 3.7 % change on previous year +54.5%
1999 3.16 % change on previous year -14.7%
2000 -7.51 % change on previous year -338.0%
2001 17.21 % change on previous year -329.1%
2002 3.43 % change on previous year -80.1%
2003 3.4 % change on previous year -0.9%
2004 3.78 % change on previous year +11.3%
2005 3.75 % change on previous year -0.9%
2006 3.96 % change on previous year +5.6%
2007 3.23 % change on previous year -18.5%
2008 3.7 % change on previous year +14.6%
2009 4.82 % change on previous year +30.4%
2010 4.91 % change on previous year +2.0%
2011 4.99 % change on previous year +1.5%
2012 3.65 % change on previous year -26.9%
2013 3.25 % change on previous year -10.8%
2014 2.64 % change on previous year -18.9%
2015 2 % change on previous year -24.2%
2016 2.06 % change on previous year +2.8%
2017 1.99 % change on previous year -3.1%
2018 2.09 % change on previous year +4.8%
2019 2.07 % change on previous year -0.7%
2020 2.29 % change on previous year +10.3%
2021 3.02 % change on previous year +32.2%
2022 2.43 % change on previous year -19.7%
2023 2.22 % change on previous year -8.5%
2024 2.23 % change on previous year +0.3%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate in Africa Eastern and Southern 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
1985 +562.2% -1.09 % change on previous year 5.03 % change on previous year
2000 -338.0% 3.16 % change on previous year -7.51 % change on previous year
2001 +329.1% -7.51 % change on previous year 17.21 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 2.88 % change on previous year 1.92 % change on previous year 4.56 % change on previous year 9
1980s 2.37 % change on previous year -1.09 % change on previous year 5.03 % change on previous year 10
1990s 3.07 % change on previous year 2.02 % change on previous year 3.95 % change on previous year 10
2000s 3.97 % change on previous year -7.51 % change on previous year 17.21 % change on previous year 10
2010s 2.96 % change on previous year 1.99 % change on previous year 4.99 % change on previous year 10
2020s 2.44 % change on previous year 2.22 % change on previous year 3.02 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Africa Eastern and Southern

  1. 7 Belarus 3.95 % change on previous year compare
  2. 8 Uganda 3.93 % change on previous year compare
  3. 9 Yemen 3.89 % change on previous year compare
  4. 10 Guam 3.85 % change on previous year compare
  5. 11 Senegal 3.68 % change on previous year compare
  6. 12 Benin 3.5 % change on previous year compare
  7. 13 Congo 3.5 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 243 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from waste (mt co2e), annual growth rate in Africa Eastern and Southern?
Nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from waste (mt co2e), annual growth rate in Africa Eastern and Southern was 2.23 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from waste (mt co2e), annual growth rate recorded in Africa Eastern and Southern?
The highest recorded value was 17.21 % change on previous year in 2001.
What is the lowest nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from waste (mt co2e), annual growth rate recorded in Africa Eastern and Southern?
The lowest recorded value was -7.51 % change on previous year in 2000.
How does Africa Eastern and Southern rank for nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from waste (mt co2e), annual growth rate?
Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 10th out of 47 groups with data for 2024.
Is nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from waste (mt co2e), annual growth rate rising or falling in Africa Eastern and Southern?
Over the last ten years it is down 15.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Africa Eastern and Southern data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Waste (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 Waste (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 Waste (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
243 places, 12,834 data points, 1971–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.