Nitrous oxide emissions in Norway
Norway: Nitrous oxide emissions was 4.18 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4.18 million
Change on year
up 0.7%
World rank
90th
of 201 countries
All-time high
8.96 million
in 1974
All-time low
289,298
in 1850
Years of data
175
1850–2024
Nitrous oxide emissions in Norway, 1850–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Norway recorded 4.18 million for nitrous oxide emissions in 2024.
The figure is up 0.7% on the previous year and up 1.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nitrous oxide emissions in Norway peaked at 8.96 million in 1974 and was at its lowest, 289,298, in 1850.
That places Norway 90th 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 Norway, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 289,298 | — |
| 1851 | 294,310 | +1.7% |
| 1852 | 299,217 | +1.7% |
| 1853 | 303,954 | +1.6% |
| 1854 | 308,456 | +1.5% |
| 1855 | 312,659 | +1.4% |
| 1856 | 316,497 | +1.2% |
| 1857 | 319,906 | +1.1% |
| 1858 | 322,820 | +0.9% |
| 1859 | 325,175 | +0.7% |
| 1860 | 326,905 | +0.5% |
| 1861 | 328,244 | +0.4% |
| 1862 | 329,482 | +0.4% |
| 1863 | 330,646 | +0.4% |
| 1864 | 331,762 | +0.3% |
| 1865 | 332,854 | +0.3% |
| 1866 | 333,950 | +0.3% |
| 1867 | 335,074 | +0.3% |
| 1868 | 336,252 | +0.4% |
| 1869 | 337,511 | +0.4% |
| 1870 | 338,875 | +0.4% |
| 1871 | 343,598 | +1.4% |
| 1872 | 354,034 | +3.0% |
| 1873 | 368,859 | +4.2% |
| 1874 | 386,750 | +4.9% |
| 1875 | 406,385 | +5.1% |
| 1876 | 426,439 | +4.9% |
| 1877 | 445,591 | +4.5% |
| 1878 | 462,516 | +3.8% |
| 1879 | 475,891 | +2.9% |
| 1880 | 484,394 | +1.8% |
| 1881 | 489,624 | +1.1% |
| 1882 | 494,157 | +0.9% |
| 1883 | 498,134 | +0.8% |
| 1884 | 501,694 | +0.7% |
| 1885 | 504,978 | +0.7% |
| 1886 | 508,125 | +0.6% |
| 1887 | 511,276 | +0.6% |
| 1888 | 514,571 | +0.6% |
| 1889 | 518,150 | +0.7% |
| 1890 | 479,038 | -7.5% |
| 1891 | 524,911 | +9.6% |
| 1892 | 568,054 | +8.2% |
| 1893 | 608,026 | +7.0% |
| 1894 | 644,391 | +6.0% |
| 1895 | 676,711 | +5.0% |
| 1896 | 704,549 | +4.1% |
| 1897 | 727,466 | +3.3% |
| 1898 | 745,024 | +2.4% |
| 1899 | 756,787 | +1.6% |
| 1900 | 762,315 | +0.7% |
| 1901 | 761,404 | -0.1% |
| 1902 | 755,044 | -0.8% |
| 1903 | 744,595 | -1.4% |
| 1904 | 731,416 | -1.8% |
| 1905 | 716,866 | -2.0% |
| 1906 | 702,303 | -2.0% |
| 1907 | 689,087 | -1.9% |
| 1908 | 678,578 | -1.5% |
| 1909 | 672,133 | -0.9% |
| 1910 | 671,113 | -0.2% |
| 1911 | 673,544 | +0.4% |
| 1912 | 676,522 | +0.4% |
| 1913 | 680,005 | +0.5% |
| 1914 | 683,952 | +0.6% |
| 1915 | 688,322 | +0.6% |
| 1916 | 693,075 | +0.7% |
| 1917 | 698,168 | +0.7% |
| 1918 | 703,561 | +0.8% |
| 1919 | 709,212 | +0.8% |
| 1920 | 715,082 | +0.8% |
| 1921 | 722,054 | +1.0% |
| 1922 | 730,816 | +1.2% |
| 1923 | 741,032 | +1.4% |
| 1924 | 752,365 | +1.5% |
| 1925 | 764,478 | +1.6% |
| 1926 | 777,034 | +1.6% |
| 1927 | 789,698 | +1.6% |
| 1928 | 802,133 | +1.6% |
| 1929 | 814,001 | +1.5% |
| 1930 | 824,967 | +1.3% |
| 1931 | 844,339 | +2.3% |
| 1932 | 879,566 | +4.2% |
| 1933 | 927,519 | +5.5% |
| 1934 | 985,072 | +6.2% |
| 1935 | 1.05 million | +6.5% |
| 1936 | 1.12 million | +6.4% |
| 1937 | 1.18 million | +6.1% |
| 1938 | 1.25 million | +5.5% |
| 1939 | 1.31 million | +4.7% |
| 1940 | 1.36 million | +3.8% |
| 1941 | 1.44 million | +5.9% |
| 1942 | 1.58 million | +9.9% |
| 1943 | 1.77 million | +12.0% |
| 1944 | 1.99 million | +12.6% |
| 1945 | 2.23 million | +12.1% |
| 1946 | 2.48 million | +11.0% |
| 1947 | 2.71 million | +9.5% |
| 1948 | 2.92 million | +7.8% |
| 1949 | 3.09 million | +5.9% |
| 1950 | 3.21 million | +3.8% |
| 1951 | 3.32 million | +3.6% |
| 1952 | 3.49 million | +4.9% |
| 1953 | 3.70 million | +5.9% |
| 1954 | 3.94 million | +6.5% |
| 1955 | 4.21 million | +6.8% |
| 1956 | 4.50 million | +6.9% |
| 1957 | 4.80 million | +6.7% |
| 1958 | 5.10 million | +6.4% |
| 1959 | 5.40 million | +5.9% |
| 1960 | 5.70 million | +5.4% |
| 1961 | 6.06 million | +6.3% |
| 1962 | 6.39 million | +5.6% |
| 1963 | 6.68 million | +4.5% |
| 1964 | 7.01 million | +5.0% |
| 1965 | 7.34 million | +4.8% |
| 1966 | 7.67 million | +4.4% |
| 1967 | 7.98 million | +4.1% |
| 1968 | 8.29 million | +3.8% |
| 1969 | 8.56 million | +3.3% |
| 1970 | 7.54 million | -11.9% |
| 1971 | 7.75 million | +2.8% |
| 1972 | 7.99 million | +3.1% |
| 1973 | 8.53 million | +6.8% |
| 1974 | 8.96 million | +5.1% |
| 1975 | 8.70 million | -2.9% |
| 1976 | 8.75 million | +0.6% |
| 1977 | 8.89 million | +1.5% |
| 1978 | 8.83 million | -0.7% |
| 1979 | 8.89 million | +0.7% |
| 1980 | 8.53 million | -4.1% |
| 1981 | 8.25 million | -3.3% |
| 1982 | 7.66 million | -7.1% |
| 1983 | 7.32 million | -4.5% |
| 1984 | 7.26 million | -0.9% |
| 1985 | 6.89 million | -5.0% |
| 1986 | 6.53 million | -5.2% |
| 1987 | 6.20 million | -5.2% |
| 1988 | 5.84 million | -5.7% |
| 1989 | 5.44 million | -6.9% |
| 1990 | 5.15 million | -5.4% |
| 1991 | 5.03 million | -2.2% |
| 1992 | 4.50 million | -10.6% |
| 1993 | 4.76 million | +5.7% |
| 1994 | 4.85 million | +1.9% |
| 1995 | 4.95 million | +2.3% |
| 1996 | 4.98 million | +0.6% |
| 1997 | 4.95 million | -0.6% |
| 1998 | 5.00 million | +1.0% |
| 1999 | 4.98 million | -0.5% |
| 2000 | 4.79 million | -3.8% |
| 2001 | 4.80 million | +0.2% |
| 2002 | 4.79 million | -0.2% |
| 2003 | 4.90 million | +2.3% |
| 2004 | 4.92 million | +0.4% |
| 2005 | 4.90 million | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 4.61 million | -6.0% |
| 2007 | 4.36 million | -5.3% |
| 2008 | 4.07 million | -6.8% |
| 2009 | 3.72 million | -8.5% |
| 2010 | 4.04 million | +8.7% |
| 2011 | 4.09 million | +1.3% |
| 2012 | 4.12 million | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 4.08 million | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 4.11 million | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 4.18 million | +1.8% |
| 2016 | 4.16 million | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 4.15 million | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 4.15 million | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 4.17 million | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 4.16 million | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 4.30 million | +3.4% |
| 2022 | 4.16 million | -3.2% |
| 2023 | 4.15 million | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 4.18 million | +0.7% |
Norway compared with similar countries
- Norway's 4.18 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.56 million, 1.6× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Norway's 4.18 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.98 million, 1.0× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 309,229 | 289,298 | 325,175 | 10 |
| 1860s | 332,268 | 326,905 | 337,511 | 10 |
| 1870s | 400,894 | 338,875 | 475,891 | 10 |
| 1880s | 502,510 | 484,394 | 518,150 | 10 |
| 1890s | 643,496 | 479,038 | 756,787 | 10 |
| 1900s | 721,374 | 672,133 | 762,315 | 10 |
| 1910s | 687,747 | 671,113 | 709,212 | 10 |
| 1920s | 760,869 | 715,082 | 814,001 | 10 |
| 1930s | 1.04 million | 824,967 | 1.31 million | 10 |
| 1940s | 2.16 million | 1.36 million | 3.09 million | 10 |
| 1950s | 4.17 million | 3.21 million | 5.40 million | 10 |
| 1960s | 7.17 million | 5.70 million | 8.56 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 8.48 million | 7.54 million | 8.96 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.99 million | 5.44 million | 8.53 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.92 million | 4.50 million | 5.15 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.59 million | 3.72 million | 4.92 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.13 million | 4.04 million | 4.18 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.19 million | 4.15 million | 4.30 million | 5 |
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More climate change data for Norway
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 147.21 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 4,074 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 927.05 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3,147 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 3.5 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 112.4 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 904.43 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 902.03 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2.4 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 3.4 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is nitrous oxide emissions in Norway?
- Nitrous oxide emissions in Norway was 4.18 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest nitrous oxide emissions recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 8.96 million in 1974.
- What is the lowest nitrous oxide emissions recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 289,298 in 1850.
- How does Norway rank for nitrous oxide emissions?
- Norway ranks 90th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is nitrous oxide emissions rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Norway 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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