Grassland — Emissions in Mauritania

Mauritania: Grassland — Emissions was 0.1923 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.1923 kt
Change on year
down 30.3%
World rank
41st
of 215 countries
All-time high
0.8793 kt
in 2007
All-time low
0.0244 kt
in 2018
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Grassland — Emissions in Mauritania, 1990–2024

00.20.40.60.81990200720241990: 0.29 kt1991: 0.29 kt1992: 0.29 kt1993: 0.29 kt1994: 0.29 kt1995: 0.29 kt1996: 0.384 kt1997: 0.317 kt1998: 0.339 kt1999: 0.336 kt2000: 0.622 kt2001: 0.53 kt2002: 0.095 kt2003: 0.034 kt2004: 0.275 kt2005: 0.294 kt2006: 0.348 kt2007: 0.879 kt2008: 0.395 kt2009: 0.394 kt2010: 0.684 kt2011: 0.313 kt2012: 0.306 kt2013: 0.252 kt2014: 0.039 kt2015: 0.045 kt2016: 0.166 kt2017: 0.086 kt2018: 0.024 kt2019: 0.162 kt2020: 0.167 kt2021: 0.291 kt2022: 0.16 kt2023: 0.276 kt2024: 0.192 kt

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

Analysis

In 2024, grassland — emissions in Mauritania stood at 0.1923 kt.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 30.3% on the previous year and up 390.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, grassland — emissions in Mauritania peaked at 0.8793 kt in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0.0244 kt, in 2018.

Mauritania ranks 41st of 215 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0.3115 kt 0.2899 kt 0.3842 kt 10
2000s 0.3866 kt 0.0335 kt 0.8793 kt 10
2010s 0.2078 kt 0.0244 kt 0.684 kt 10
2020s 0.2172 kt 0.1603 kt 0.2912 kt 5

Countries ranked near Mauritania

  1. 38 Cambodia 0.2838 kt compare
  2. 39 Mongolia 0.2264 kt compare
  3. 40 Paraguay 0.1958 kt compare
  4. 42 Mexico 0.1589 kt compare
  5. 43 Gambia 0.1566 kt compare
  6. 44 Iraq 0.1564 kt compare

See the full ranking of 273 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is grassland — emissions in Mauritania?
Grassland — emissions in Mauritania was 0.1923 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest grassland — emissions recorded in Mauritania?
The highest recorded value was 0.8793 kt in 2007.
What is the lowest grassland — emissions recorded in Mauritania?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0244 kt in 2018.
How does Mauritania rank for grassland — emissions?
Mauritania ranks 41st out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
Is grassland — emissions rising or falling in Mauritania?
Over the last ten years it is up 390.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mauritania 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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