Nitrous oxide emissions in China
China: Nitrous oxide emissions was 475.53 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
475.53 million
Change on year
up 0.8%
World rank
1st
of 201 countries
All-time high
475.53 million
in 2024
All-time low
5.89 million
in 1850
Years of data
175
1850–2024
Nitrous oxide emissions in China, 1850–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for nitrous oxide emissions in China is 475.53 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 175 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.8% on the previous year and up 2.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nitrous oxide emissions in China peaked at 475.53 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 5.89 million, in 1850.
That places China 1st out of 201 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Nitrous oxide emissions in China, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 5.89 million | — |
| 1851 | 5.98 million | +1.6% |
| 1852 | 6.07 million | +1.5% |
| 1853 | 6.16 million | +1.4% |
| 1854 | 6.24 million | +1.4% |
| 1855 | 6.32 million | +1.3% |
| 1856 | 6.39 million | +1.2% |
| 1857 | 6.46 million | +1.0% |
| 1858 | 6.52 million | +0.9% |
| 1859 | 6.57 million | +0.8% |
| 1860 | 6.61 million | +0.6% |
| 1861 | 6.64 million | +0.5% |
| 1862 | 6.68 million | +0.5% |
| 1863 | 6.71 million | +0.5% |
| 1864 | 6.74 million | +0.5% |
| 1865 | 6.77 million | +0.5% |
| 1866 | 6.80 million | +0.5% |
| 1867 | 6.83 million | +0.5% |
| 1868 | 6.87 million | +0.5% |
| 1869 | 6.90 million | +0.5% |
| 1870 | 6.94 million | +0.5% |
| 1871 | 7.02 million | +1.3% |
| 1872 | 7.20 million | +2.5% |
| 1873 | 7.44 million | +3.4% |
| 1874 | 7.73 million | +3.9% |
| 1875 | 8.05 million | +4.1% |
| 1876 | 8.38 million | +4.0% |
| 1877 | 8.69 million | +3.7% |
| 1878 | 8.96 million | +3.2% |
| 1879 | 9.18 million | +2.5% |
| 1880 | 9.33 million | +1.6% |
| 1881 | 9.42 million | +1.0% |
| 1882 | 9.51 million | +0.9% |
| 1883 | 9.58 million | +0.8% |
| 1884 | 9.65 million | +0.7% |
| 1885 | 9.72 million | +0.7% |
| 1886 | 9.78 million | +0.6% |
| 1887 | 9.84 million | +0.6% |
| 1888 | 9.91 million | +0.7% |
| 1889 | 9.98 million | +0.7% |
| 1890 | 10.42 million | +4.4% |
| 1891 | 10.59 million | +1.6% |
| 1892 | 10.77 million | +1.7% |
| 1893 | 10.95 million | +1.7% |
| 1894 | 11.14 million | +1.7% |
| 1895 | 11.33 million | +1.7% |
| 1896 | 11.53 million | +1.7% |
| 1897 | 11.73 million | +1.8% |
| 1898 | 11.93 million | +1.8% |
| 1899 | 12.15 million | +1.8% |
| 1900 | 12.36 million | +1.8% |
| 1901 | 12.59 million | +1.8% |
| 1902 | 12.81 million | +1.8% |
| 1903 | 13.05 million | +1.8% |
| 1904 | 13.30 million | +1.9% |
| 1905 | 13.55 million | +1.9% |
| 1906 | 13.80 million | +1.9% |
| 1907 | 14.07 million | +1.9% |
| 1908 | 14.34 million | +1.9% |
| 1909 | 14.62 million | +1.9% |
| 1910 | 14.91 million | +2.0% |
| 1911 | 15.21 million | +2.0% |
| 1912 | 15.53 million | +2.1% |
| 1913 | 15.88 million | +2.2% |
| 1914 | 16.23 million | +2.3% |
| 1915 | 16.60 million | +2.3% |
| 1916 | 16.98 million | +2.3% |
| 1917 | 17.36 million | +2.3% |
| 1918 | 17.75 million | +2.2% |
| 1919 | 18.13 million | +2.2% |
| 1920 | 18.50 million | +2.1% |
| 1921 | 18.87 million | +2.0% |
| 1922 | 19.24 million | +1.9% |
| 1923 | 19.60 million | +1.9% |
| 1924 | 19.97 million | +1.9% |
| 1925 | 20.34 million | +1.9% |
| 1926 | 20.72 million | +1.9% |
| 1927 | 21.12 million | +1.9% |
| 1928 | 21.53 million | +2.0% |
| 1929 | 21.97 million | +2.0% |
| 1930 | 22.42 million | +2.1% |
| 1931 | 22.91 million | +2.2% |
| 1932 | 23.44 million | +2.3% |
| 1933 | 24.00 million | +2.4% |
| 1934 | 24.59 million | +2.5% |
| 1935 | 25.22 million | +2.5% |
| 1936 | 25.88 million | +2.6% |
| 1937 | 26.56 million | +2.7% |
| 1938 | 27.28 million | +2.7% |
| 1939 | 28.03 million | +2.7% |
| 1940 | 28.80 million | +2.8% |
| 1941 | 29.89 million | +3.8% |
| 1942 | 31.53 million | +5.5% |
| 1943 | 33.61 million | +6.6% |
| 1944 | 36.03 million | +7.2% |
| 1945 | 38.66 million | +7.3% |
| 1946 | 41.41 million | +7.1% |
| 1947 | 44.16 million | +6.6% |
| 1948 | 46.80 million | +6.0% |
| 1949 | 49.23 million | +5.2% |
| 1950 | 51.34 million | +4.3% |
| 1951 | 53.47 million | +4.1% |
| 1952 | 55.97 million | +4.7% |
| 1953 | 58.79 million | +5.0% |
| 1954 | 61.84 million | +5.2% |
| 1955 | 65.07 million | +5.2% |
| 1956 | 68.41 million | +5.1% |
| 1957 | 71.78 million | +4.9% |
| 1958 | 75.11 million | +4.6% |
| 1959 | 78.34 million | +4.3% |
| 1960 | 81.40 million | +3.9% |
| 1961 | 85.80 million | +5.4% |
| 1962 | 88.45 million | +3.1% |
| 1963 | 93.89 million | +6.1% |
| 1964 | 101.48 million | +8.1% |
| 1965 | 108.99 million | +7.4% |
| 1966 | 118.80 million | +9.0% |
| 1967 | 118.85 million | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 122.27 million | +2.9% |
| 1969 | 126.56 million | +3.5% |
| 1970 | 133.67 million | +5.6% |
| 1971 | 137.75 million | +3.1% |
| 1972 | 144.49 million | +4.9% |
| 1973 | 151.36 million | +4.8% |
| 1974 | 151.56 million | +0.1% |
| 1975 | 160.64 million | +6.0% |
| 1976 | 160.85 million | +0.1% |
| 1977 | 177.36 million | +10.3% |
| 1978 | 195.57 million | +10.3% |
| 1979 | 206.48 million | +5.6% |
| 1980 | 219.87 million | +6.5% |
| 1981 | 213.26 million | -3.0% |
| 1982 | 219.64 million | +3.0% |
| 1983 | 232.73 million | +6.0% |
| 1984 | 244.87 million | +5.2% |
| 1985 | 237.44 million | -3.0% |
| 1986 | 240.88 million | +1.4% |
| 1987 | 268.17 million | +11.3% |
| 1988 | 280.19 million | +4.5% |
| 1989 | 288.04 million | +2.8% |
| 1990 | 298.93 million | +3.8% |
| 1991 | 305.41 million | +2.2% |
| 1992 | 311.31 million | +1.9% |
| 1993 | 307.52 million | -1.2% |
| 1994 | 319.73 million | +4.0% |
| 1995 | 365.04 million | +14.2% |
| 1996 | 384.10 million | +5.2% |
| 1997 | 359.30 million | -6.5% |
| 1998 | 368.42 million | +2.5% |
| 1999 | 380.82 million | +3.4% |
| 2000 | 372.30 million | -2.2% |
| 2001 | 371.26 million | -0.3% |
| 2002 | 388.48 million | +4.6% |
| 2003 | 398.82 million | +2.7% |
| 2004 | 418.31 million | +4.9% |
| 2005 | 435.41 million | +4.1% |
| 2006 | 447.93 million | +2.9% |
| 2007 | 458.68 million | +2.4% |
| 2008 | 462.39 million | +0.8% |
| 2009 | 441.75 million | -4.5% |
| 2010 | 447.39 million | +1.3% |
| 2011 | 453.96 million | +1.5% |
| 2012 | 460.65 million | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 461.95 million | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 464.42 million | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 466.88 million | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 466.11 million | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 463.77 million | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 461.26 million | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 453.97 million | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 455.39 million | +0.3% |
| 2021 | 465.80 million | +2.3% |
| 2022 | 464.38 million | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 471.64 million | +1.6% |
| 2024 | 475.53 million | +0.8% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 475.53 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2.51 million, 189.6× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- China's 475.53 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1.57 million, 302.4× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 6.26 million | 5.89 million | 6.57 million | 10 |
| 1860s | 6.76 million | 6.61 million | 6.90 million | 10 |
| 1870s | 7.96 million | 6.94 million | 9.18 million | 10 |
| 1880s | 9.67 million | 9.33 million | 9.98 million | 10 |
| 1890s | 11.25 million | 10.42 million | 12.15 million | 10 |
| 1900s | 13.45 million | 12.36 million | 14.62 million | 10 |
| 1910s | 16.46 million | 14.91 million | 18.13 million | 10 |
| 1920s | 20.19 million | 18.50 million | 21.97 million | 10 |
| 1930s | 25.03 million | 22.42 million | 28.03 million | 10 |
| 1940s | 38.01 million | 28.80 million | 49.23 million | 10 |
| 1950s | 64.01 million | 51.34 million | 78.34 million | 10 |
| 1960s | 104.65 million | 81.40 million | 126.56 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 161.97 million | 133.67 million | 206.48 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 244.51 million | 213.26 million | 288.04 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 340.06 million | 298.93 million | 384.10 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 419.53 million | 371.26 million | 462.39 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 460.04 million | 447.39 million | 466.88 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 466.55 million | 455.39 million | 475.53 million | 5 |
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More climate change data for China
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 604,831 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 191,478 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 413,353 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 722.56 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 14,763 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 342,069 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 200,605 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 141,464 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 757 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is nitrous oxide emissions in China?
- Nitrous oxide emissions in China was 475.53 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest nitrous oxide emissions recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 475.53 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest nitrous oxide emissions recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.89 million in 1850.
- How does China rank for nitrous oxide emissions?
- China ranks 1st out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is nitrous oxide emissions rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China 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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