Nitrous oxide emissions in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: Nitrous oxide emissions was 3.76 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.76 million
Change on year
up 0.9%
World rank
96th
of 201 countries
All-time high
3.76 million
in 2024
All-time low
55,647
in 1850
Years of data
175
1850–2024
Nitrous oxide emissions in Dominican Republic, 1850–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, nitrous oxide emissions in Dominican Republic stood at 3.76 million. That is the highest value across all 175 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.9% on the previous year and up 30.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nitrous oxide emissions in Dominican Republic peaked at 3.76 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 55,647, in 1850.
That places Dominican Republic 96th 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 Dominican Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 55,647 | — |
| 1851 | 56,346 | +1.3% |
| 1852 | 57,038 | +1.2% |
| 1853 | 57,718 | +1.2% |
| 1854 | 58,383 | +1.2% |
| 1855 | 59,027 | +1.1% |
| 1856 | 59,647 | +1.1% |
| 1857 | 60,238 | +1.0% |
| 1858 | 60,796 | +0.9% |
| 1859 | 61,317 | +0.9% |
| 1860 | 61,795 | +0.8% |
| 1861 | 62,247 | +0.7% |
| 1862 | 62,692 | +0.7% |
| 1863 | 63,133 | +0.7% |
| 1864 | 63,570 | +0.7% |
| 1865 | 64,005 | +0.7% |
| 1866 | 64,441 | +0.7% |
| 1867 | 64,878 | +0.7% |
| 1868 | 65,320 | +0.7% |
| 1869 | 65,766 | +0.7% |
| 1870 | 66,220 | +0.7% |
| 1871 | 66,900 | +1.0% |
| 1872 | 67,963 | +1.6% |
| 1873 | 69,321 | +2.0% |
| 1874 | 70,886 | +2.3% |
| 1875 | 72,567 | +2.4% |
| 1876 | 74,277 | +2.4% |
| 1877 | 75,926 | +2.2% |
| 1878 | 77,425 | +2.0% |
| 1879 | 78,686 | +1.6% |
| 1880 | 79,620 | +1.2% |
| 1881 | 80,333 | +0.9% |
| 1882 | 81,000 | +0.8% |
| 1883 | 81,629 | +0.8% |
| 1884 | 82,230 | +0.7% |
| 1885 | 82,813 | +0.7% |
| 1886 | 83,387 | +0.7% |
| 1887 | 83,960 | +0.7% |
| 1888 | 84,544 | +0.7% |
| 1889 | 85,146 | +0.7% |
| 1890 | 94,926 | +11.5% |
| 1891 | 95,912 | +1.0% |
| 1892 | 97,330 | +1.5% |
| 1893 | 99,137 | +1.9% |
| 1894 | 101,291 | +2.2% |
| 1895 | 103,751 | +2.4% |
| 1896 | 106,475 | +2.6% |
| 1897 | 109,420 | +2.8% |
| 1898 | 112,544 | +2.9% |
| 1899 | 115,806 | +2.9% |
| 1900 | 119,164 | +2.9% |
| 1901 | 123,585 | +3.7% |
| 1902 | 129,757 | +5.0% |
| 1903 | 137,214 | +5.7% |
| 1904 | 145,491 | +6.0% |
| 1905 | 154,123 | +5.9% |
| 1906 | 162,645 | +5.5% |
| 1907 | 170,592 | +4.9% |
| 1908 | 177,498 | +4.0% |
| 1909 | 182,899 | +3.0% |
| 1910 | 186,328 | +1.9% |
| 1911 | 188,574 | +1.2% |
| 1912 | 190,728 | +1.1% |
| 1913 | 192,779 | +1.1% |
| 1914 | 194,719 | +1.0% |
| 1915 | 196,537 | +0.9% |
| 1916 | 198,223 | +0.9% |
| 1917 | 199,768 | +0.8% |
| 1918 | 201,161 | +0.7% |
| 1919 | 202,393 | +0.6% |
| 1920 | 203,454 | +0.5% |
| 1921 | 204,104 | +0.3% |
| 1922 | 204,202 | +0.0% |
| 1923 | 203,885 | -0.2% |
| 1924 | 203,292 | -0.3% |
| 1925 | 202,559 | -0.4% |
| 1926 | 201,824 | -0.4% |
| 1927 | 201,224 | -0.3% |
| 1928 | 200,897 | -0.2% |
| 1929 | 200,980 | +0.0% |
| 1930 | 201,612 | +0.3% |
| 1931 | 203,142 | +0.8% |
| 1932 | 205,723 | +1.3% |
| 1933 | 209,194 | +1.7% |
| 1934 | 213,390 | +2.0% |
| 1935 | 218,152 | +2.2% |
| 1936 | 223,316 | +2.4% |
| 1937 | 228,721 | +2.4% |
| 1938 | 234,205 | +2.4% |
| 1939 | 239,606 | +2.3% |
| 1940 | 244,761 | +2.2% |
| 1941 | 254,796 | +4.1% |
| 1942 | 273,616 | +7.4% |
| 1943 | 299,233 | +9.4% |
| 1944 | 329,657 | +10.2% |
| 1945 | 362,899 | +10.1% |
| 1946 | 396,970 | +9.4% |
| 1947 | 429,882 | +8.3% |
| 1948 | 459,644 | +6.9% |
| 1949 | 484,268 | +5.4% |
| 1950 | 501,764 | +3.6% |
| 1951 | 519,201 | +3.5% |
| 1952 | 543,869 | +4.8% |
| 1953 | 574,110 | +5.6% |
| 1954 | 608,266 | +5.9% |
| 1955 | 644,679 | +6.0% |
| 1956 | 681,693 | +5.7% |
| 1957 | 717,648 | +5.3% |
| 1958 | 750,888 | +4.6% |
| 1959 | 779,756 | +3.8% |
| 1960 | 802,592 | +2.9% |
| 1961 | 978,453 | +21.9% |
| 1962 | 961,354 | -1.7% |
| 1963 | 951,208 | -1.1% |
| 1964 | 965,581 | +1.5% |
| 1965 | 981,800 | +1.7% |
| 1966 | 1.01 million | +2.7% |
| 1967 | 1.02 million | +0.9% |
| 1968 | 1.01 million | -0.7% |
| 1969 | 1.03 million | +2.2% |
| 1970 | 1.04 million | +0.8% |
| 1971 | 1.21 million | +15.7% |
| 1972 | 1.35 million | +11.7% |
| 1973 | 1.38 million | +2.5% |
| 1974 | 1.56 million | +13.1% |
| 1975 | 1.51 million | -3.3% |
| 1976 | 1.56 million | +3.5% |
| 1977 | 1.55 million | -0.7% |
| 1978 | 1.52 million | -2.0% |
| 1979 | 1.60 million | +5.1% |
| 1980 | 1.54 million | -3.5% |
| 1981 | 1.45 million | -5.8% |
| 1982 | 1.53 million | +5.7% |
| 1983 | 1.66 million | +8.1% |
| 1984 | 1.71 million | +3.0% |
| 1985 | 1.65 million | -3.4% |
| 1986 | 1.66 million | +0.5% |
| 1987 | 1.73 million | +4.2% |
| 1988 | 1.68 million | -2.4% |
| 1989 | 1.83 million | +8.6% |
| 1990 | 1.85 million | +1.1% |
| 1991 | 1.97 million | +6.7% |
| 1992 | 1.95 million | -1.1% |
| 1993 | 1.96 million | +0.7% |
| 1994 | 2.03 million | +3.3% |
| 1995 | 2.06 million | +1.3% |
| 1996 | 2.17 million | +5.4% |
| 1997 | 2.26 million | +4.2% |
| 1998 | 2.27 million | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 2.10 million | -7.1% |
| 2000 | 2.02 million | -4.2% |
| 2001 | 2.14 million | +5.9% |
| 2002 | 2.42 million | +13.2% |
| 2003 | 2.29 million | -5.4% |
| 2004 | 2.47 million | +8.2% |
| 2005 | 2.51 million | +1.3% |
| 2006 | 2.65 million | +5.9% |
| 2007 | 2.82 million | +6.3% |
| 2008 | 2.76 million | -1.9% |
| 2009 | 2.82 million | +2.0% |
| 2010 | 2.93 million | +4.0% |
| 2011 | 2.89 million | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 2.82 million | -2.5% |
| 2013 | 2.83 million | +0.4% |
| 2014 | 2.87 million | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 3.02 million | +5.3% |
| 2016 | 3.12 million | +3.2% |
| 2017 | 3.18 million | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 3.57 million | +12.3% |
| 2019 | 3.56 million | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 3.59 million | +0.9% |
| 2021 | 3.63 million | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 3.67 million | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 3.72 million | +1.3% |
| 2024 | 3.76 million | +0.9% |
Dominican Republic compared with similar countries
- Dominican Republic's 3.76 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2.51 million, 1.5× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Dominican Republic's 3.76 million is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.48 million, 2.5× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 58,616 | 55,647 | 61,317 | 10 |
| 1860s | 63,785 | 61,795 | 65,766 | 10 |
| 1870s | 72,017 | 66,220 | 78,686 | 10 |
| 1880s | 82,466 | 79,620 | 85,146 | 10 |
| 1890s | 103,659 | 94,926 | 115,806 | 10 |
| 1900s | 150,297 | 119,164 | 182,899 | 10 |
| 1910s | 195,121 | 186,328 | 202,393 | 10 |
| 1920s | 202,642 | 200,897 | 204,202 | 10 |
| 1930s | 217,706 | 201,612 | 239,606 | 10 |
| 1940s | 353,573 | 244,761 | 484,268 | 10 |
| 1950s | 632,187 | 501,764 | 779,756 | 10 |
| 1960s | 971,219 | 802,592 | 1.03 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.43 million | 1.04 million | 1.60 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.64 million | 1.45 million | 1.83 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.06 million | 1.85 million | 2.27 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.49 million | 2.02 million | 2.82 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.08 million | 2.82 million | 3.57 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.68 million | 3.59 million | 3.76 million | 5 |
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More climate change data for Dominican Republic
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 99.83 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 9,621 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 3,024 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 6,596 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 11.41 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 235.59 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 2,495 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 642.17 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,853 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 2.42 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is nitrous oxide emissions in Dominican Republic?
- Nitrous oxide emissions in Dominican Republic was 3.76 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest nitrous oxide emissions recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 3.76 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest nitrous oxide emissions recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 55,647 in 1850.
- How does Dominican Republic rank for nitrous oxide emissions?
- Dominican Republic ranks 96th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is nitrous oxide emissions rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Dominican Republic 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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