Nitrous oxide emissions in Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein: Nitrous oxide emissions was 7,058 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
7,058
Change on year
down 1.3%
World rank
192nd
of 201 countries
All-time high
8,639
in 1986
All-time low
572.52
in 1850
Years of data
175
1850–2024
Nitrous oxide emissions in Liechtenstein, 1850–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, nitrous oxide emissions in Liechtenstein stood at 7,058.
That represents a change of down 1.3% on the previous year and down 3.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nitrous oxide emissions in Liechtenstein peaked at 8,639 in 1986 and was at its lowest, 572.52, in 1850.
That places Liechtenstein 192nd out of 201 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Nitrous oxide emissions in Liechtenstein, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 572.52 | — |
| 1851 | 581.13 | +1.5% |
| 1852 | 589.6 | +1.5% |
| 1853 | 597.84 | +1.4% |
| 1854 | 605.75 | +1.3% |
| 1855 | 613.26 | +1.2% |
| 1856 | 620.28 | +1.1% |
| 1857 | 626.7 | +1.0% |
| 1858 | 632.46 | +0.9% |
| 1859 | 637.45 | +0.8% |
| 1860 | 641.59 | +0.6% |
| 1861 | 645.2 | +0.6% |
| 1862 | 648.67 | +0.5% |
| 1863 | 652.04 | +0.5% |
| 1864 | 655.35 | +0.5% |
| 1865 | 658.62 | +0.5% |
| 1866 | 661.9 | +0.5% |
| 1867 | 665.21 | +0.5% |
| 1868 | 668.6 | +0.5% |
| 1869 | 672.1 | +0.5% |
| 1870 | 675.75 | +0.5% |
| 1871 | 683.97 | +1.2% |
| 1872 | 699.96 | +2.3% |
| 1873 | 721.94 | +3.1% |
| 1874 | 748.09 | +3.6% |
| 1875 | 776.61 | +3.8% |
| 1876 | 805.71 | +3.7% |
| 1877 | 833.58 | +3.5% |
| 1878 | 858.41 | +3.0% |
| 1879 | 878.41 | +2.3% |
| 1880 | 891.78 | +1.5% |
| 1881 | 900.68 | +1.0% |
| 1882 | 908.64 | +0.9% |
| 1883 | 915.85 | +0.8% |
| 1884 | 922.48 | +0.7% |
| 1885 | 928.74 | +0.7% |
| 1886 | 934.81 | +0.7% |
| 1887 | 940.88 | +0.7% |
| 1888 | 947.16 | +0.7% |
| 1889 | 953.82 | +0.7% |
| 1890 | 931.14 | -2.4% |
| 1891 | 983.4 | +5.6% |
| 1892 | 1,033 | +5.1% |
| 1893 | 1,080 | +4.6% |
| 1894 | 1,124 | +4.0% |
| 1895 | 1,164 | +3.6% |
| 1896 | 1,200 | +3.1% |
| 1897 | 1,231 | +2.6% |
| 1898 | 1,257 | +2.1% |
| 1899 | 1,278 | +1.6% |
| 1900 | 1,292 | +1.1% |
| 1901 | 1,301 | +0.7% |
| 1902 | 1,306 | +0.4% |
| 1903 | 1,307 | +0.1% |
| 1904 | 1,306 | -0.1% |
| 1905 | 1,304 | -0.2% |
| 1906 | 1,302 | -0.2% |
| 1907 | 1,301 | -0.1% |
| 1908 | 1,302 | +0.1% |
| 1909 | 1,306 | +0.3% |
| 1910 | 1,314 | +0.6% |
| 1911 | 1,324 | +0.8% |
| 1912 | 1,335 | +0.8% |
| 1913 | 1,345 | +0.8% |
| 1914 | 1,356 | +0.8% |
| 1915 | 1,367 | +0.8% |
| 1916 | 1,378 | +0.8% |
| 1917 | 1,390 | +0.8% |
| 1918 | 1,402 | +0.9% |
| 1919 | 1,415 | +0.9% |
| 1920 | 1,428 | +1.0% |
| 1921 | 1,444 | +1.1% |
| 1922 | 1,463 | +1.3% |
| 1923 | 1,485 | +1.5% |
| 1924 | 1,508 | +1.5% |
| 1925 | 1,532 | +1.6% |
| 1926 | 1,556 | +1.6% |
| 1927 | 1,579 | +1.5% |
| 1928 | 1,601 | +1.4% |
| 1929 | 1,621 | +1.2% |
| 1930 | 1,638 | +1.0% |
| 1931 | 1,656 | +1.1% |
| 1932 | 1,679 | +1.4% |
| 1933 | 1,705 | +1.6% |
| 1934 | 1,734 | +1.7% |
| 1935 | 1,765 | +1.7% |
| 1936 | 1,795 | +1.7% |
| 1937 | 1,824 | +1.6% |
| 1938 | 1,851 | +1.5% |
| 1939 | 1,874 | +1.3% |
| 1940 | 1,893 | +1.0% |
| 1941 | 1,947 | +2.9% |
| 1942 | 2,068 | +6.2% |
| 1943 | 2,240 | +8.3% |
| 1944 | 2,446 | +9.2% |
| 1945 | 2,671 | +9.2% |
| 1946 | 2,898 | +8.5% |
| 1947 | 3,111 | +7.4% |
| 1948 | 3,296 | +5.9% |
| 1949 | 3,434 | +4.2% |
| 1950 | 3,511 | +2.2% |
| 1951 | 3,560 | +1.4% |
| 1952 | 3,625 | +1.8% |
| 1953 | 3,702 | +2.1% |
| 1954 | 3,791 | +2.4% |
| 1955 | 3,888 | +2.6% |
| 1956 | 3,992 | +2.7% |
| 1957 | 4,101 | +2.7% |
| 1958 | 4,213 | +2.7% |
| 1959 | 4,325 | +2.7% |
| 1960 | 4,435 | +2.5% |
| 1961 | 4,575 | +3.2% |
| 1962 | 4,770 | +4.3% |
| 1963 | 5,008 | +5.0% |
| 1964 | 5,275 | +5.3% |
| 1965 | 5,559 | +5.4% |
| 1966 | 5,847 | +5.2% |
| 1967 | 6,128 | +4.8% |
| 1968 | 6,387 | +4.2% |
| 1969 | 6,613 | +3.5% |
| 1970 | 6,389 | -3.4% |
| 1971 | 6,552 | +2.5% |
| 1972 | 6,747 | +3.0% |
| 1973 | 7,159 | +6.1% |
| 1974 | 7,218 | +0.8% |
| 1975 | 7,219 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 7,560 | +4.7% |
| 1977 | 7,828 | +3.6% |
| 1978 | 8,125 | +3.8% |
| 1979 | 8,220 | +1.2% |
| 1980 | 8,340 | +1.5% |
| 1981 | 8,248 | -1.1% |
| 1982 | 8,117 | -1.6% |
| 1983 | 8,376 | +3.2% |
| 1984 | 8,496 | +1.4% |
| 1985 | 8,529 | +0.4% |
| 1986 | 8,639 | +1.3% |
| 1987 | 8,476 | -1.9% |
| 1988 | 8,424 | -0.6% |
| 1989 | 8,408 | -0.2% |
| 1990 | 8,083 | -3.9% |
| 1991 | 8,127 | +0.5% |
| 1992 | 7,986 | -1.7% |
| 1993 | 7,653 | -4.2% |
| 1994 | 7,729 | +1.0% |
| 1995 | 7,755 | +0.3% |
| 1996 | 7,862 | +1.4% |
| 1997 | 7,749 | -1.4% |
| 1998 | 7,681 | -0.9% |
| 1999 | 7,651 | -0.4% |
| 2000 | 7,525 | -1.7% |
| 2001 | 7,500 | -0.3% |
| 2002 | 7,527 | +0.4% |
| 2003 | 7,490 | -0.5% |
| 2004 | 7,448 | -0.6% |
| 2005 | 7,548 | +1.3% |
| 2006 | 7,731 | +2.4% |
| 2007 | 7,746 | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 7,842 | +1.2% |
| 2009 | 7,727 | -1.5% |
| 2010 | 7,495 | -3.0% |
| 2011 | 7,413 | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 7,550 | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 7,373 | -2.4% |
| 2014 | 7,340 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 7,238 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 7,300 | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 7,136 | -2.2% |
| 2018 | 7,138 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 7,278 | +2.0% |
| 2020 | 7,179 | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 7,189 | +0.1% |
| 2022 | 7,061 | -1.8% |
| 2023 | 7,148 | +1.2% |
| 2024 | 7,058 | -1.3% |
Liechtenstein compared with similar countries
- Liechtenstein's 7,058 is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.56 million, 0% of the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Liechtenstein's 7,058 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.98 million, 0% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 607.7 | 572.52 | 637.45 | 10 |
| 1860s | 656.93 | 641.59 | 672.1 | 10 |
| 1870s | 768.24 | 675.75 | 878.41 | 10 |
| 1880s | 924.48 | 891.78 | 953.82 | 10 |
| 1890s | 1,128 | 931.14 | 1,278 | 10 |
| 1900s | 1,303 | 1,292 | 1,307 | 10 |
| 1910s | 1,363 | 1,314 | 1,415 | 10 |
| 1920s | 1,522 | 1,428 | 1,621 | 10 |
| 1930s | 1,752 | 1,638 | 1,874 | 10 |
| 1940s | 2,600 | 1,893 | 3,434 | 10 |
| 1950s | 3,871 | 3,511 | 4,325 | 10 |
| 1960s | 5,460 | 4,435 | 6,613 | 10 |
| 1970s | 7,302 | 6,389 | 8,220 | 10 |
| 1980s | 8,405 | 8,117 | 8,639 | 10 |
| 1990s | 7,828 | 7,651 | 8,127 | 10 |
| 2000s | 7,608 | 7,448 | 7,842 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,326 | 7,136 | 7,550 | 10 |
| 2020s | 7,127 | 7,058 | 7,189 | 5 |
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More climate change data for Liechtenstein
- Share co2 vs population 0.0004 (2100)
- Co2 gdp growth, annual growth rate -164.37 % change on previous year (2009)
- Co2 gdp pop growth, annual growth rate -6.34 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, total, annual growth rate 1.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Urban population, annual growth rate 1.23 % change on previous year (2025)
- Urban population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Urban population, per capita 0.1463 units per person (2025)
- Urban population 14.6% (2025)
- Urban population 6,002 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is nitrous oxide emissions in Liechtenstein?
- Nitrous oxide emissions in Liechtenstein was 7,058 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest nitrous oxide emissions recorded in Liechtenstein?
- The highest recorded value was 8,639 in 1986.
- What is the lowest nitrous oxide emissions recorded in Liechtenstein?
- The lowest recorded value was 572.52 in 1850.
- How does Liechtenstein rank for nitrous oxide emissions?
- Liechtenstein ranks 192nd out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is nitrous oxide emissions rising or falling in Liechtenstein?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liechtenstein 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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