Grassland — Emissions in European Union (27)

European Union (27): Grassland — Emissions was 0.0533 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.0533 kt
Change on year
down 26.5%
Rank
27th
of 31 groups
All-time high
0.2203 kt
in 2003
All-time low
0.0108 kt
in 1997
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Grassland — Emissions in European Union (27), 1990–2024

00.050.10.150.21990200720241990: 0.076 kt1991: 0.076 kt1992: 0.081 kt1993: 0.081 kt1994: 0.081 kt1995: 0.081 kt1996: 0.015 kt1997: 0.011 kt1998: 0.023 kt1999: 0.015 kt2000: 0.025 kt2001: 0.1 kt2002: 0.062 kt2003: 0.22 kt2004: 0.116 kt2005: 0.109 kt2006: 0.056 kt2007: 0.195 kt2008: 0.052 kt2009: 0.098 kt2010: 0.058 kt2011: 0.088 kt2012: 0.213 kt2013: 0.072 kt2014: 0.025 kt2015: 0.048 kt2016: 0.064 kt2017: 0.157 kt2018: 0.03 kt2019: 0.051 kt2020: 0.052 kt2021: 0.082 kt2022: 0.187 kt2023: 0.072 kt2024: 0.053 kt

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kt.

Analysis

In 2024, grassland — emissions in European Union (27) stood at 0.0533 kt.

That represents a change of down 26.5% on the previous year and up 114.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, grassland — emissions in European Union (27) peaked at 0.2203 kt in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0.0108 kt, in 1997.

European Union (27) ranks 27th of 31 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Grassland — Emissions in European Union (27), year by year

Annual values for Grassland — Emissions (N2O) in European Union (27), 1990 to 2024.
Year kt Change
1990 0.0761 kt
1991 0.0761 kt +0.0%
1992 0.081 kt +6.4%
1993 0.081 kt +0.0%
1994 0.081 kt +0.0%
1995 0.081 kt +0.0%
1996 0.0147 kt -81.9%
1997 0.0108 kt -26.5%
1998 0.0227 kt +110.2%
1999 0.0148 kt -34.8%
2000 0.025 kt +68.9%
2001 0.1004 kt +301.6%
2002 0.0618 kt -38.4%
2003 0.2203 kt +256.5%
2004 0.1159 kt -47.4%
2005 0.1093 kt -5.7%
2006 0.0563 kt -48.5%
2007 0.1951 kt +246.5%
2008 0.0516 kt -73.6%
2009 0.0983 kt +90.5%
2010 0.0576 kt -41.4%
2011 0.0882 kt +53.1%
2012 0.2134 kt +142.0%
2013 0.0716 kt -66.4%
2014 0.0248 kt -65.4%
2015 0.0476 kt +91.9%
2016 0.0636 kt +33.6%
2017 0.1574 kt +147.5%
2018 0.03 kt -80.9%
2019 0.0512 kt +70.7%
2020 0.0523 kt +2.1%
2021 0.0818 kt +56.4%
2022 0.1869 kt +128.5%
2023 0.0725 kt -61.2%
2024 0.0533 kt -26.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0.0539 kt 0.0108 kt 0.081 kt 10
2000s 0.1034 kt 0.025 kt 0.2203 kt 10
2010s 0.0805 kt 0.0248 kt 0.2134 kt 10
2020s 0.0894 kt 0.0523 kt 0.1869 kt 5

Countries ranked near European Union (27)

  1. 24 Argentina 0.8959 kt compare
  2. 25 Zimbabwe 0.8436 kt compare
  3. 26 Russian Federation 0.804 kt compare
  4. 27 Niger 0.7914 kt compare
  5. 28 Uganda 0.6047 kt compare
  6. 29 Benin 0.5851 kt compare
  7. 30 Colombia 0.5527 kt compare

See the full ranking of 273 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is grassland — emissions in European Union (27)?
Grassland — emissions in European Union (27) was 0.0533 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest grassland — emissions recorded in European Union (27)?
The highest recorded value was 0.2203 kt in 2003.
What is the lowest grassland — emissions recorded in European Union (27)?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0108 kt in 1997.
How does European Union (27) rank for grassland — emissions?
European Union (27) ranks 27th out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
Is grassland — emissions rising or falling in European Union (27)?
Over the last ten years it is up 114.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this European Union (27) data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Grassland — Emissions (N2O). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Grassland — Emissions (N2O)
Unit
kt
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
273 places, 9,329 data points, 1990–2024
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