France vs Sudan: Nitrous oxide emissions by sector
France
25.33 million tonnes
in 2023
Sudan
24.60 million tonnes
in 2023
France rank
16th
Sudan rank
18th
Nitrous oxide emissions by sector over time
- France
- Sudan
How they compare
France currently reports 25.33 million tonnes against 24.60 million tonnes in Sudan, a difference of 730,000 tonnes.
Across all 34 years both countries report, France has been ahead every year.
France ranks 16th and Sudan ranks 18th of 193 countries.
France has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 31.95 million tonnes | 17.98 million tonnes | 13.97 million tonnes | France |
| 2000s | 30.64 million tonnes | 22.49 million tonnes | 8.15 million tonnes | France |
| 2010s | 29.27 million tonnes | 23.91 million tonnes | 5.36 million tonnes | France |
| 2020s | 26.49 million tonnes | 24.75 million tonnes | 1.74 million tonnes | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher nitrous oxide emissions by sector, France or Sudan?
- France, at 25.33 million tonnes against 24.60 million tonnes in Sudan as of 2023.
- What is the difference in nitrous oxide emissions by sector between France and Sudan?
- 730,000 tonnes, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Sudan?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do France and Sudan rank globally for nitrous oxide emissions by sector?
- France ranks 16th and Sudan ranks 18th of 193 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as Nitrous oxide emissions by sector. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Emissions are measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents.