Nitrous oxide emissions by sector in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Nitrous oxide emissions by sector was 4.53 million tonnes in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
4.53 million tonnes
Change on year
down 2.4%
World rank
73rd
of 193 countries
All-time high
5.12 million tonnes
in 2011
All-time low
3.73 million tonnes
in 1993
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Nitrous oxide emissions by sector in Zimbabwe, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Zimbabwe recorded 4.53 million tonnes for nitrous oxide emissions by sector in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.4% on the previous year and up 2.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nitrous oxide emissions by sector in Zimbabwe peaked at 5.12 million tonnes in 2011 and was at its lowest, 3.73 million tonnes, in 1993.
Zimbabwe ranks 73rd of 193 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Nitrous oxide emissions by sector in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4.76 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 4.25 million tonnes | -10.7% |
| 1992 | 4.28 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 1993 | 3.73 million tonnes | -12.9% |
| 1994 | 3.88 million tonnes | +4.0% |
| 1995 | 3.80 million tonnes | -2.1% |
| 1996 | 4.77 million tonnes | +25.5% |
| 1997 | 4.64 million tonnes | -2.7% |
| 1998 | 4.87 million tonnes | +5.0% |
| 1999 | 5.02 million tonnes | +3.1% |
| 2000 | 4.61 million tonnes | -8.2% |
| 2001 | 5.04 million tonnes | +9.3% |
| 2002 | 4.21 million tonnes | -16.5% |
| 2003 | 4.19 million tonnes | -0.5% |
| 2004 | 4.45 million tonnes | +6.2% |
| 2005 | 4.30 million tonnes | -3.4% |
| 2006 | 4.16 million tonnes | -3.3% |
| 2007 | 4.32 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 2008 | 4.38 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2009 | 4.75 million tonnes | +8.4% |
| 2010 | 5.04 million tonnes | +6.1% |
| 2011 | 5.12 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 4.66 million tonnes | -9.0% |
| 2013 | 4.41 million tonnes | -5.4% |
| 2014 | 3.85 million tonnes | -12.7% |
| 2015 | 4.32 million tonnes | +12.2% |
| 2016 | 3.89 million tonnes | -10.0% |
| 2017 | 4.06 million tonnes | +4.4% |
| 2018 | 4.05 million tonnes | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 3.97 million tonnes | -2.0% |
| 2020 | 3.76 million tonnes | -5.3% |
| 2021 | 4.46 million tonnes | +18.6% |
| 2022 | 4.64 million tonnes | +4.0% |
| 2023 | 4.53 million tonnes | -2.4% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 4.53 million tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.15 million tonnes, 1.4× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 4.53 million tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.80 million tonnes, 94% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.40 million tonnes | 3.73 million tonnes | 5.02 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.44 million tonnes | 4.16 million tonnes | 5.04 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.34 million tonnes | 3.85 million tonnes | 5.12 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.35 million tonnes | 3.76 million tonnes | 4.64 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More climate change data for Zimbabwe
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 178.46 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 17,716 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 5,805 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 11,912 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 21.9 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 425.42 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,483 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,345 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 137.94 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 5.08 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is nitrous oxide emissions by sector in Zimbabwe?
- Nitrous oxide emissions by sector in Zimbabwe was 4.53 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 5.12 million tonnes in 2011.
- What is the lowest nitrous oxide emissions by sector recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.73 million tonnes in 1993.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for nitrous oxide emissions by sector?
- Zimbabwe ranks 73rd out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is nitrous oxide emissions by sector rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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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About this data
Emissions are measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents.