Nitrous oxide emissions in Denmark
Denmark: Nitrous oxide emissions was 4.69 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4.69 million
Change on year
down 1.9%
World rank
86th
of 201 countries
All-time high
9.72 million
in 1983
All-time low
505,041
in 1850
Years of data
175
1850–2024
Nitrous oxide emissions in Denmark, 1850–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for nitrous oxide emissions in Denmark is 4.69 million, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 1.9% on the previous year and down 6.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nitrous oxide emissions in Denmark peaked at 9.72 million in 1983 and was at its lowest, 505,041, in 1850.
That places Denmark 86th out of 201 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Nitrous oxide emissions in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 505,041 | — |
| 1851 | 514,161 | +1.8% |
| 1852 | 523,080 | +1.7% |
| 1853 | 531,672 | +1.6% |
| 1854 | 539,814 | +1.5% |
| 1855 | 547,380 | +1.4% |
| 1856 | 554,246 | +1.3% |
| 1857 | 560,287 | +1.1% |
| 1858 | 565,378 | +0.9% |
| 1859 | 569,395 | +0.7% |
| 1860 | 572,213 | +0.5% |
| 1861 | 574,277 | +0.4% |
| 1862 | 576,149 | +0.3% |
| 1863 | 577,878 | +0.3% |
| 1864 | 579,514 | +0.3% |
| 1865 | 581,106 | +0.3% |
| 1866 | 582,704 | +0.3% |
| 1867 | 584,356 | +0.3% |
| 1868 | 586,114 | +0.3% |
| 1869 | 588,024 | +0.3% |
| 1870 | 590,138 | +0.4% |
| 1871 | 598,704 | +1.5% |
| 1872 | 618,244 | +3.3% |
| 1873 | 646,214 | +4.5% |
| 1874 | 680,075 | +5.2% |
| 1875 | 717,284 | +5.5% |
| 1876 | 755,300 | +5.3% |
| 1877 | 791,581 | +4.8% |
| 1878 | 823,585 | +4.0% |
| 1879 | 848,771 | +3.1% |
| 1880 | 864,597 | +1.9% |
| 1881 | 874,137 | +1.1% |
| 1882 | 882,338 | +0.9% |
| 1883 | 889,471 | +0.8% |
| 1884 | 895,803 | +0.7% |
| 1885 | 901,603 | +0.6% |
| 1886 | 907,142 | +0.6% |
| 1887 | 912,688 | +0.6% |
| 1888 | 918,511 | +0.6% |
| 1889 | 924,879 | +0.7% |
| 1890 | 860,388 | -7.0% |
| 1891 | 945,050 | +9.8% |
| 1892 | 1.02 million | +8.5% |
| 1893 | 1.10 million | +7.2% |
| 1894 | 1.17 million | +6.2% |
| 1895 | 1.23 million | +5.2% |
| 1896 | 1.28 million | +4.3% |
| 1897 | 1.32 million | +3.4% |
| 1898 | 1.36 million | +2.6% |
| 1899 | 1.38 million | +1.8% |
| 1900 | 1.40 million | +0.9% |
| 1901 | 1.40 million | +0.1% |
| 1902 | 1.39 million | -0.6% |
| 1903 | 1.37 million | -1.1% |
| 1904 | 1.35 million | -1.4% |
| 1905 | 1.33 million | -1.6% |
| 1906 | 1.31 million | -1.7% |
| 1907 | 1.29 million | -1.5% |
| 1908 | 1.27 million | -1.2% |
| 1909 | 1.26 million | -0.7% |
| 1910 | 1.26 million | +0.0% |
| 1911 | 1.27 million | +0.5% |
| 1912 | 1.28 million | +0.6% |
| 1913 | 1.29 million | +0.6% |
| 1914 | 1.29 million | +0.7% |
| 1915 | 1.30 million | +0.7% |
| 1916 | 1.31 million | +0.7% |
| 1917 | 1.32 million | +0.8% |
| 1918 | 1.33 million | +0.8% |
| 1919 | 1.35 million | +0.9% |
| 1920 | 1.36 million | +0.9% |
| 1921 | 1.37 million | +1.1% |
| 1922 | 1.39 million | +1.4% |
| 1923 | 1.41 million | +1.6% |
| 1924 | 1.44 million | +1.7% |
| 1925 | 1.46 million | +1.8% |
| 1926 | 1.49 million | +1.8% |
| 1927 | 1.52 million | +1.8% |
| 1928 | 1.54 million | +1.7% |
| 1929 | 1.57 million | +1.5% |
| 1930 | 1.59 million | +1.3% |
| 1931 | 1.61 million | +1.5% |
| 1932 | 1.64 million | +2.0% |
| 1933 | 1.68 million | +2.3% |
| 1934 | 1.72 million | +2.5% |
| 1935 | 1.77 million | +2.6% |
| 1936 | 1.81 million | +2.5% |
| 1937 | 1.85 million | +2.3% |
| 1938 | 1.89 million | +2.0% |
| 1939 | 1.92 million | +1.7% |
| 1940 | 1.95 million | +1.2% |
| 1941 | 2.03 million | +4.5% |
| 1942 | 2.24 million | +10.0% |
| 1943 | 2.53 million | +13.1% |
| 1944 | 2.88 million | +14.0% |
| 1945 | 3.27 million | +13.4% |
| 1946 | 3.66 million | +11.9% |
| 1947 | 4.02 million | +9.9% |
| 1948 | 4.33 million | +7.7% |
| 1949 | 4.56 million | +5.3% |
| 1950 | 4.68 million | +2.6% |
| 1951 | 4.75 million | +1.4% |
| 1952 | 4.83 million | +1.9% |
| 1953 | 4.94 million | +2.2% |
| 1954 | 5.07 million | +2.5% |
| 1955 | 5.20 million | +2.7% |
| 1956 | 5.35 million | +2.8% |
| 1957 | 5.51 million | +2.9% |
| 1958 | 5.66 million | +2.9% |
| 1959 | 5.82 million | +2.8% |
| 1960 | 5.97 million | +2.7% |
| 1961 | 6.33 million | +5.9% |
| 1962 | 6.49 million | +2.6% |
| 1963 | 6.60 million | +1.7% |
| 1964 | 6.87 million | +4.2% |
| 1965 | 7.23 million | +5.1% |
| 1966 | 7.47 million | +3.4% |
| 1967 | 7.70 million | +3.1% |
| 1968 | 7.84 million | +1.8% |
| 1969 | 8.08 million | +3.0% |
| 1970 | 8.12 million | +0.5% |
| 1971 | 8.20 million | +0.9% |
| 1972 | 7.64 million | -6.8% |
| 1973 | 8.14 million | +6.6% |
| 1974 | 9.09 million | +11.8% |
| 1975 | 8.52 million | -6.3% |
| 1976 | 7.07 million | -17.0% |
| 1977 | 8.73 million | +23.5% |
| 1978 | 8.53 million | -2.3% |
| 1979 | 8.16 million | -4.4% |
| 1980 | 9.22 million | +13.0% |
| 1981 | 7.45 million | -19.2% |
| 1982 | 8.26 million | +10.9% |
| 1983 | 9.72 million | +17.7% |
| 1984 | 7.35 million | -24.3% |
| 1985 | 7.18 million | -2.4% |
| 1986 | 7.69 million | +7.1% |
| 1987 | 7.33 million | -4.6% |
| 1988 | 7.05 million | -3.9% |
| 1989 | 7.64 million | +8.4% |
| 1990 | 7.23 million | -5.4% |
| 1991 | 7.11 million | -1.6% |
| 1992 | 6.66 million | -6.3% |
| 1993 | 6.70 million | +0.6% |
| 1994 | 6.61 million | -1.3% |
| 1995 | 6.62 million | +0.2% |
| 1996 | 6.63 million | +0.2% |
| 1997 | 6.57 million | -1.0% |
| 1998 | 6.38 million | -2.8% |
| 1999 | 6.30 million | -1.3% |
| 2000 | 6.31 million | +0.1% |
| 2001 | 6.13 million | -2.8% |
| 2002 | 5.92 million | -3.5% |
| 2003 | 6.07 million | +2.5% |
| 2004 | 5.51 million | -9.1% |
| 2005 | 5.43 million | -1.5% |
| 2006 | 5.05 million | -6.9% |
| 2007 | 5.07 million | +0.3% |
| 2008 | 5.17 million | +2.0% |
| 2009 | 5.02 million | -3.1% |
| 2010 | 4.99 million | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 4.95 million | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 4.96 million | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 4.87 million | -1.9% |
| 2014 | 5.01 million | +3.0% |
| 2015 | 5.17 million | +3.0% |
| 2016 | 5.22 million | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 5.25 million | +0.6% |
| 2018 | 5.01 million | -4.7% |
| 2019 | 5.13 million | +2.5% |
| 2020 | 5.24 million | +2.1% |
| 2021 | 5.01 million | -4.3% |
| 2022 | 4.87 million | -2.8% |
| 2023 | 4.78 million | -1.9% |
| 2024 | 4.69 million | -1.9% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 4.69 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.56 million, 1.8× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 4.69 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.98 million, 1.2× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 541,045 | 505,041 | 569,395 | 10 |
| 1860s | 580,234 | 572,213 | 588,024 | 10 |
| 1870s | 706,990 | 590,138 | 848,771 | 10 |
| 1880s | 897,117 | 864,597 | 924,879 | 10 |
| 1890s | 1.17 million | 860,388 | 1.38 million | 10 |
| 1900s | 1.34 million | 1.26 million | 1.40 million | 10 |
| 1910s | 1.30 million | 1.26 million | 1.35 million | 10 |
| 1920s | 1.46 million | 1.36 million | 1.57 million | 10 |
| 1930s | 1.75 million | 1.59 million | 1.92 million | 10 |
| 1940s | 3.15 million | 1.95 million | 4.56 million | 10 |
| 1950s | 5.18 million | 4.68 million | 5.82 million | 10 |
| 1960s | 7.06 million | 5.97 million | 8.08 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 8.22 million | 7.07 million | 9.09 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.89 million | 7.05 million | 9.72 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.68 million | 6.30 million | 7.23 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.57 million | 5.02 million | 6.31 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.06 million | 4.87 million | 5.25 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.92 million | 4.69 million | 5.24 million | 5 |
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More climate change data for Denmark
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 184.48 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 8,374 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,827 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 6,546 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 6.9 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 233.8 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,637 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,616 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 20.71 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 6.1 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is nitrous oxide emissions in Denmark?
- Nitrous oxide emissions in Denmark was 4.69 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest nitrous oxide emissions recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 9.72 million in 1983.
- What is the lowest nitrous oxide emissions recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 505,041 in 1850.
- How does Denmark rank for nitrous oxide emissions?
- Denmark ranks 86th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is nitrous oxide emissions rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark 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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