Nitrous oxide emissions by sector in Norway
Norway: Nitrous oxide emissions by sector was 2.45 million tonnes in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
2.45 million tonnes
Change on year
down 2.8%
World rank
101st
of 193 countries
All-time high
2.53 million tonnes
in 1996
All-time low
2.35 million tonnes
in 2010
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Nitrous oxide emissions by sector in Norway, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for nitrous oxide emissions by sector in Norway is 2.45 million tonnes, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.8% on the previous year and up 2.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nitrous oxide emissions by sector in Norway peaked at 2.53 million tonnes in 1996 and was at its lowest, 2.35 million tonnes, in 2010.
That places Norway 101st out of 193 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Nitrous oxide emissions by sector in Norway, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2.49 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 2.51 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 1992 | 2.49 million tonnes | -0.8% |
| 1993 | 2.48 million tonnes | -0.4% |
| 1994 | 2.49 million tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1995 | 2.52 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1996 | 2.53 million tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1997 | 2.53 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 2.49 million tonnes | -1.6% |
| 1999 | 2.48 million tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2000 | 2.47 million tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2001 | 2.44 million tonnes | -1.2% |
| 2002 | 2.44 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 2.47 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2004 | 2.48 million tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2005 | 2.48 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 2.46 million tonnes | -0.8% |
| 2007 | 2.47 million tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2008 | 2.48 million tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 2.38 million tonnes | -4.0% |
| 2010 | 2.35 million tonnes | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2.40 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 2012 | 2.40 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 2.40 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 2.44 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 2.47 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 2.49 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 2.48 million tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 2.46 million tonnes | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 2.50 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2020 | 2.49 million tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 2.50 million tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2022 | 2.52 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 2023 | 2.45 million tonnes | -2.8% |
Norway compared with similar countries
- Norway's 2.45 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.79 million tonnes, 1.4× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Norway's 2.45 million tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.65 million tonnes, 93% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.50 million tonnes | 2.48 million tonnes | 2.53 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.46 million tonnes | 2.38 million tonnes | 2.48 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.44 million tonnes | 2.35 million tonnes | 2.50 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.49 million tonnes | 2.45 million tonnes | 2.52 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Norway
More climate change data for Norway
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 147.21 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 4,074 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 927.05 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3,147 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 3.5 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 112.4 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 904.43 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 902.03 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2.4 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 3.4 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is nitrous oxide emissions by sector in Norway?
- Nitrous oxide emissions by sector in Norway was 2.45 million tonnes in 2023, according to Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest nitrous oxide emissions by sector recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 2.53 million tonnes in 1996.
- What is the lowest nitrous oxide emissions by sector recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.35 million tonnes in 2010.
- How does Norway rank for nitrous oxide emissions by sector?
- Norway ranks 101st out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is nitrous oxide emissions by sector rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Norway data come from?
- The figures come from Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Nitrous oxide emissions by sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Emissions are measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents.