Nitrous oxide emissions in Canada
Canada: Nitrous oxide emissions was 44.73 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
44.73 million
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
11th
of 201 countries
All-time high
48.09 million
in 1996
All-time low
3.37 million
in 1850
Years of data
175
1850–2024
Nitrous oxide emissions in Canada, 1850–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for nitrous oxide emissions in Canada is 44.73 million, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 0.3% on the previous year and up 6.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nitrous oxide emissions in Canada peaked at 48.09 million in 1996 and was at its lowest, 3.37 million, in 1850.
Canada ranks 11th of 201 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Nitrous oxide emissions in Canada, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 3.37 million | — |
| 1851 | 3.43 million | +1.7% |
| 1852 | 3.49 million | +1.7% |
| 1853 | 3.54 million | +1.6% |
| 1854 | 3.59 million | +1.5% |
| 1855 | 3.64 million | +1.4% |
| 1856 | 3.69 million | +1.2% |
| 1857 | 3.73 million | +1.1% |
| 1858 | 3.76 million | +0.9% |
| 1859 | 3.79 million | +0.7% |
| 1860 | 3.81 million | +0.5% |
| 1861 | 3.82 million | +0.4% |
| 1862 | 3.84 million | +0.4% |
| 1863 | 3.85 million | +0.4% |
| 1864 | 3.86 million | +0.3% |
| 1865 | 3.88 million | +0.3% |
| 1866 | 3.89 million | +0.3% |
| 1867 | 3.90 million | +0.3% |
| 1868 | 3.92 million | +0.3% |
| 1869 | 3.93 million | +0.4% |
| 1870 | 3.95 million | +0.4% |
| 1871 | 4.00 million | +1.4% |
| 1872 | 4.12 million | +3.0% |
| 1873 | 4.30 million | +4.2% |
| 1874 | 4.51 million | +4.9% |
| 1875 | 4.74 million | +5.1% |
| 1876 | 4.97 million | +5.0% |
| 1877 | 5.19 million | +4.5% |
| 1878 | 5.39 million | +3.8% |
| 1879 | 5.55 million | +2.9% |
| 1880 | 5.65 million | +1.8% |
| 1881 | 5.71 million | +1.1% |
| 1882 | 5.76 million | +0.9% |
| 1883 | 5.81 million | +0.8% |
| 1884 | 5.85 million | +0.7% |
| 1885 | 5.89 million | +0.7% |
| 1886 | 5.93 million | +0.6% |
| 1887 | 5.96 million | +0.6% |
| 1888 | 6.00 million | +0.6% |
| 1889 | 6.04 million | +0.7% |
| 1890 | 6.30 million | +4.2% |
| 1891 | 6.38 million | +1.3% |
| 1892 | 6.47 million | +1.3% |
| 1893 | 6.55 million | +1.3% |
| 1894 | 6.64 million | +1.3% |
| 1895 | 6.73 million | +1.3% |
| 1896 | 6.82 million | +1.3% |
| 1897 | 6.91 million | +1.3% |
| 1898 | 7.00 million | +1.3% |
| 1899 | 7.09 million | +1.3% |
| 1900 | 7.18 million | +1.3% |
| 1901 | 7.27 million | +1.3% |
| 1902 | 7.36 million | +1.3% |
| 1903 | 7.46 million | +1.3% |
| 1904 | 7.55 million | +1.3% |
| 1905 | 7.65 million | +1.3% |
| 1906 | 7.75 million | +1.3% |
| 1907 | 7.85 million | +1.3% |
| 1908 | 7.94 million | +1.2% |
| 1909 | 8.04 million | +1.2% |
| 1910 | 8.13 million | +1.2% |
| 1911 | 8.22 million | +1.1% |
| 1912 | 8.32 million | +1.1% |
| 1913 | 8.41 million | +1.1% |
| 1914 | 8.51 million | +1.1% |
| 1915 | 8.60 million | +1.1% |
| 1916 | 8.70 million | +1.1% |
| 1917 | 8.79 million | +1.1% |
| 1918 | 8.89 million | +1.1% |
| 1919 | 8.98 million | +1.1% |
| 1920 | 9.08 million | +1.1% |
| 1921 | 9.18 million | +1.1% |
| 1922 | 9.28 million | +1.1% |
| 1923 | 9.38 million | +1.1% |
| 1924 | 9.48 million | +1.1% |
| 1925 | 9.58 million | +1.1% |
| 1926 | 9.68 million | +1.1% |
| 1927 | 9.78 million | +1.0% |
| 1928 | 9.88 million | +1.0% |
| 1929 | 9.96 million | +0.9% |
| 1930 | 10.04 million | +0.8% |
| 1931 | 10.13 million | +0.8% |
| 1932 | 10.21 million | +0.9% |
| 1933 | 10.30 million | +0.9% |
| 1934 | 10.40 million | +0.9% |
| 1935 | 10.50 million | +0.9% |
| 1936 | 10.60 million | +1.0% |
| 1937 | 10.70 million | +1.0% |
| 1938 | 10.80 million | +1.0% |
| 1939 | 10.91 million | +0.9% |
| 1940 | 11.01 million | +0.9% |
| 1941 | 11.26 million | +2.3% |
| 1942 | 11.77 million | +4.5% |
| 1943 | 12.48 million | +6.0% |
| 1944 | 13.33 million | +6.8% |
| 1945 | 14.26 million | +7.0% |
| 1946 | 15.20 million | +6.6% |
| 1947 | 16.10 million | +5.9% |
| 1948 | 16.90 million | +4.9% |
| 1949 | 17.52 million | +3.7% |
| 1950 | 17.93 million | +2.3% |
| 1951 | 18.23 million | +1.7% |
| 1952 | 18.58 million | +2.0% |
| 1953 | 18.99 million | +2.2% |
| 1954 | 19.44 million | +2.4% |
| 1955 | 19.92 million | +2.5% |
| 1956 | 20.43 million | +2.5% |
| 1957 | 20.95 million | +2.6% |
| 1958 | 21.48 million | +2.5% |
| 1959 | 22.01 million | +2.5% |
| 1960 | 22.54 million | +2.4% |
| 1961 | 23.04 million | +2.2% |
| 1962 | 24.46 million | +6.2% |
| 1963 | 25.56 million | +4.5% |
| 1964 | 26.14 million | +2.3% |
| 1965 | 27.39 million | +4.8% |
| 1966 | 28.55 million | +4.2% |
| 1967 | 28.81 million | +0.9% |
| 1968 | 29.11 million | +1.0% |
| 1969 | 29.67 million | +1.9% |
| 1970 | 28.91 million | -2.6% |
| 1971 | 30.48 million | +5.4% |
| 1972 | 31.42 million | +3.1% |
| 1973 | 35.42 million | +12.7% |
| 1974 | 36.87 million | +4.1% |
| 1975 | 34.44 million | -6.6% |
| 1976 | 36.50 million | +6.0% |
| 1977 | 39.93 million | +9.4% |
| 1978 | 42.87 million | +7.3% |
| 1979 | 41.07 million | -4.2% |
| 1980 | 40.14 million | -2.3% |
| 1981 | 38.52 million | -4.0% |
| 1982 | 39.00 million | +1.2% |
| 1983 | 47.66 million | +22.2% |
| 1984 | 45.79 million | -3.9% |
| 1985 | 39.90 million | -12.8% |
| 1986 | 36.76 million | -7.9% |
| 1987 | 38.80 million | +5.6% |
| 1988 | 38.60 million | -0.5% |
| 1989 | 44.44 million | +15.1% |
| 1990 | 44.94 million | +1.1% |
| 1991 | 42.12 million | -6.3% |
| 1992 | 42.16 million | +0.1% |
| 1993 | 43.85 million | +4.0% |
| 1994 | 47.99 million | +9.4% |
| 1995 | 47.89 million | -0.2% |
| 1996 | 48.09 million | +0.4% |
| 1997 | 41.08 million | -14.6% |
| 1998 | 41.35 million | +0.7% |
| 1999 | 40.25 million | -2.7% |
| 2000 | 38.86 million | -3.5% |
| 2001 | 37.81 million | -2.7% |
| 2002 | 38.56 million | +2.0% |
| 2003 | 39.31 million | +1.9% |
| 2004 | 38.63 million | -1.7% |
| 2005 | 39.67 million | +2.7% |
| 2006 | 37.06 million | -6.6% |
| 2007 | 40.61 million | +9.6% |
| 2008 | 39.39 million | -3.0% |
| 2009 | 37.80 million | -4.0% |
| 2010 | 38.82 million | +2.7% |
| 2011 | 41.12 million | +5.9% |
| 2012 | 42.91 million | +4.4% |
| 2013 | 42.68 million | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 42.09 million | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 42.07 million | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 41.09 million | -2.3% |
| 2017 | 41.85 million | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 43.70 million | +4.4% |
| 2019 | 42.38 million | -3.0% |
| 2020 | 44.29 million | +4.5% |
| 2021 | 43.14 million | -2.6% |
| 2022 | 43.21 million | +0.2% |
| 2023 | 44.85 million | +3.8% |
| 2024 | 44.73 million | -0.3% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 44.73 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.56 million, 17.5× the median. (67 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 3.60 million | 3.37 million | 3.79 million | 10 |
| 1860s | 3.87 million | 3.81 million | 3.93 million | 10 |
| 1870s | 4.67 million | 3.95 million | 5.55 million | 10 |
| 1880s | 5.86 million | 5.65 million | 6.04 million | 10 |
| 1890s | 6.69 million | 6.30 million | 7.09 million | 10 |
| 1900s | 7.61 million | 7.18 million | 8.04 million | 10 |
| 1910s | 8.56 million | 8.13 million | 8.98 million | 10 |
| 1920s | 9.53 million | 9.08 million | 9.96 million | 10 |
| 1930s | 10.46 million | 10.04 million | 10.91 million | 10 |
| 1940s | 13.98 million | 11.01 million | 17.52 million | 10 |
| 1950s | 19.80 million | 17.93 million | 22.01 million | 10 |
| 1960s | 26.53 million | 22.54 million | 29.67 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 35.79 million | 28.91 million | 42.87 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 40.96 million | 36.76 million | 47.66 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 43.97 million | 40.25 million | 48.09 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 38.77 million | 37.06 million | 40.61 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 41.87 million | 38.82 million | 43.70 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 44.05 million | 43.14 million | 44.85 million | 5 |
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 44,359 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 9,631 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 34,728 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is nitrous oxide emissions in Canada?
- Nitrous oxide emissions in Canada was 44.73 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest nitrous oxide emissions recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 48.09 million in 1996.
- What is the lowest nitrous oxide emissions recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.37 million in 1850.
- How does Canada rank for nitrous oxide emissions?
- Canada ranks 11th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is nitrous oxide emissions rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Nitrous oxide emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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