Nitrous oxide emissions in Peru
Peru: Nitrous oxide emissions was 9.52 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
9.52 million
Change on year
down 0.2%
World rank
56th
of 201 countries
All-time high
9.54 million
in 2023
All-time low
165,494
in 1850
Years of data
175
1850–2024
Nitrous oxide emissions in Peru, 1850–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Peru recorded 9.52 million for nitrous oxide emissions in 2024.
The figure is down 0.2% on the previous year and up 10.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nitrous oxide emissions in Peru peaked at 9.54 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 165,494, in 1850.
That places Peru 56th 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 Peru, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 165,494 | — |
| 1851 | 168,024 | +1.5% |
| 1852 | 170,510 | +1.5% |
| 1853 | 172,926 | +1.4% |
| 1854 | 175,245 | +1.3% |
| 1855 | 177,440 | +1.3% |
| 1856 | 179,485 | +1.2% |
| 1857 | 181,353 | +1.0% |
| 1858 | 183,017 | +0.9% |
| 1859 | 184,450 | +0.8% |
| 1860 | 185,625 | +0.6% |
| 1861 | 186,638 | +0.5% |
| 1862 | 187,611 | +0.5% |
| 1863 | 188,552 | +0.5% |
| 1864 | 189,473 | +0.5% |
| 1865 | 190,385 | +0.5% |
| 1866 | 191,298 | +0.5% |
| 1867 | 192,223 | +0.5% |
| 1868 | 193,171 | +0.5% |
| 1869 | 194,151 | +0.5% |
| 1870 | 195,175 | +0.5% |
| 1871 | 197,585 | +1.2% |
| 1872 | 202,353 | +2.4% |
| 1873 | 208,933 | +3.3% |
| 1874 | 216,777 | +3.8% |
| 1875 | 225,342 | +4.0% |
| 1876 | 234,079 | +3.9% |
| 1877 | 242,444 | +3.6% |
| 1878 | 249,890 | +3.1% |
| 1879 | 255,871 | +2.4% |
| 1880 | 259,841 | +1.6% |
| 1881 | 262,460 | +1.0% |
| 1882 | 264,792 | +0.9% |
| 1883 | 266,894 | +0.8% |
| 1884 | 268,825 | +0.7% |
| 1885 | 270,641 | +0.7% |
| 1886 | 272,401 | +0.7% |
| 1887 | 274,162 | +0.6% |
| 1888 | 275,983 | +0.7% |
| 1889 | 277,921 | +0.7% |
| 1890 | 343,656 | +23.7% |
| 1891 | 347,887 | +1.2% |
| 1892 | 355,149 | +2.1% |
| 1893 | 365,143 | +2.8% |
| 1894 | 377,571 | +3.4% |
| 1895 | 392,134 | +3.9% |
| 1896 | 408,532 | +4.2% |
| 1897 | 426,466 | +4.4% |
| 1898 | 445,639 | +4.5% |
| 1899 | 465,750 | +4.5% |
| 1900 | 486,502 | +4.5% |
| 1901 | 514,746 | +5.8% |
| 1902 | 555,340 | +7.9% |
| 1903 | 604,992 | +8.9% |
| 1904 | 660,411 | +9.2% |
| 1905 | 718,307 | +8.8% |
| 1906 | 775,389 | +7.9% |
| 1907 | 828,364 | +6.8% |
| 1908 | 873,944 | +5.5% |
| 1909 | 908,835 | +4.0% |
| 1910 | 929,748 | +2.3% |
| 1911 | 942,284 | +1.3% |
| 1912 | 954,190 | +1.3% |
| 1913 | 965,391 | +1.2% |
| 1914 | 975,810 | +1.1% |
| 1915 | 985,373 | +1.0% |
| 1916 | 994,003 | +0.9% |
| 1917 | 1.00 million | +0.8% |
| 1918 | 1.01 million | +0.7% |
| 1919 | 1.01 million | +0.5% |
| 1920 | 1.02 million | +0.4% |
| 1921 | 1.02 million | +0.1% |
| 1922 | 1.02 million | -0.3% |
| 1923 | 1.01 million | -0.6% |
| 1924 | 1.00 million | -0.8% |
| 1925 | 994,271 | -0.9% |
| 1926 | 985,607 | -0.9% |
| 1927 | 977,888 | -0.8% |
| 1928 | 972,086 | -0.6% |
| 1929 | 969,176 | -0.3% |
| 1930 | 970,130 | +0.1% |
| 1931 | 977,653 | +0.8% |
| 1932 | 992,979 | +1.6% |
| 1933 | 1.01 million | +2.2% |
| 1934 | 1.04 million | +2.7% |
| 1935 | 1.07 million | +3.0% |
| 1936 | 1.11 million | +3.2% |
| 1937 | 1.14 million | +3.2% |
| 1938 | 1.18 million | +3.2% |
| 1939 | 1.22 million | +3.0% |
| 1940 | 1.25 million | +2.8% |
| 1941 | 1.32 million | +5.4% |
| 1942 | 1.45 million | +9.8% |
| 1943 | 1.62 million | +12.2% |
| 1944 | 1.83 million | +13.0% |
| 1945 | 2.06 million | +12.6% |
| 1946 | 2.30 million | +11.4% |
| 1947 | 2.53 million | +9.9% |
| 1948 | 2.73 million | +8.1% |
| 1949 | 2.90 million | +6.2% |
| 1950 | 3.02 million | +4.1% |
| 1951 | 3.14 million | +4.0% |
| 1952 | 3.31 million | +5.5% |
| 1953 | 3.53 million | +6.5% |
| 1954 | 3.77 million | +6.9% |
| 1955 | 4.03 million | +6.9% |
| 1956 | 4.30 million | +6.6% |
| 1957 | 4.55 million | +6.0% |
| 1958 | 4.79 million | +5.3% |
| 1959 | 5.00 million | +4.3% |
| 1960 | 5.16 million | +3.3% |
| 1961 | 5.22 million | +1.1% |
| 1962 | 5.45 million | +4.5% |
| 1963 | 5.43 million | -0.5% |
| 1964 | 5.33 million | -1.7% |
| 1965 | 5.36 million | +0.4% |
| 1966 | 5.27 million | -1.6% |
| 1967 | 5.33 million | +1.2% |
| 1968 | 5.40 million | +1.3% |
| 1969 | 5.75 million | +6.4% |
| 1970 | 5.77 million | +0.2% |
| 1971 | 5.96 million | +3.4% |
| 1972 | 5.89 million | -1.3% |
| 1973 | 5.76 million | -2.1% |
| 1974 | 6.03 million | +4.6% |
| 1975 | 5.87 million | -2.6% |
| 1976 | 5.99 million | +2.1% |
| 1977 | 5.88 million | -1.8% |
| 1978 | 5.77 million | -1.9% |
| 1979 | 5.77 million | +0.1% |
| 1980 | 5.68 million | -1.5% |
| 1981 | 5.90 million | +3.8% |
| 1982 | 5.81 million | -1.6% |
| 1983 | 5.56 million | -4.3% |
| 1984 | 5.63 million | +1.4% |
| 1985 | 5.44 million | -3.3% |
| 1986 | 6.12 million | +12.5% |
| 1987 | 6.42 million | +4.9% |
| 1988 | 6.74 million | +5.0% |
| 1989 | 6.00 million | -11.0% |
| 1990 | 5.65 million | -5.8% |
| 1991 | 5.49 million | -2.8% |
| 1992 | 5.61 million | +2.2% |
| 1993 | 6.25 million | +11.3% |
| 1994 | 5.94 million | -5.0% |
| 1995 | 6.37 million | +7.3% |
| 1996 | 6.52 million | +2.4% |
| 1997 | 6.58 million | +0.9% |
| 1998 | 6.89 million | +4.7% |
| 1999 | 7.20 million | +4.5% |
| 2000 | 8.06 million | +12.0% |
| 2001 | 7.26 million | -10.0% |
| 2002 | 7.46 million | +2.8% |
| 2003 | 7.55 million | +1.2% |
| 2004 | 7.63 million | +1.2% |
| 2005 | 7.64 million | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 7.78 million | +1.7% |
| 2007 | 8.15 million | +4.8% |
| 2008 | 8.06 million | -1.1% |
| 2009 | 8.54 million | +5.9% |
| 2010 | 8.44 million | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 8.60 million | +1.8% |
| 2012 | 8.62 million | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 8.70 million | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 8.63 million | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 8.86 million | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 8.97 million | +1.2% |
| 2017 | 9.17 million | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 8.78 million | -4.2% |
| 2019 | 9.35 million | +6.5% |
| 2020 | 9.14 million | -2.3% |
| 2021 | 9.43 million | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 9.31 million | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 9.54 million | +2.5% |
| 2024 | 9.52 million | -0.2% |
Peru compared with similar countries
- Peru's 9.52 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2.51 million, 3.8× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Peru's 9.52 million is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.48 million, 6.4× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 175,794 | 165,494 | 184,450 | 10 |
| 1860s | 189,913 | 185,625 | 194,151 | 10 |
| 1870s | 222,845 | 195,175 | 255,871 | 10 |
| 1880s | 269,392 | 259,841 | 277,921 | 10 |
| 1890s | 392,793 | 343,656 | 465,750 | 10 |
| 1900s | 692,683 | 486,502 | 908,835 | 10 |
| 1910s | 977,012 | 929,748 | 1.01 million | 10 |
| 1920s | 996,526 | 969,176 | 1.02 million | 10 |
| 1930s | 1.07 million | 970,130 | 1.22 million | 10 |
| 1940s | 2.00 million | 1.25 million | 2.90 million | 10 |
| 1950s | 3.94 million | 3.02 million | 5.00 million | 10 |
| 1960s | 5.37 million | 5.16 million | 5.75 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 5.87 million | 5.76 million | 6.03 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.93 million | 5.44 million | 6.74 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.25 million | 5.49 million | 7.20 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.81 million | 7.26 million | 8.54 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.81 million | 8.44 million | 9.35 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.39 million | 9.14 million | 9.54 million | 5 |
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More climate change data for Peru
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 397.03 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 25,757 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 6,560 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 19,197 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 24.76 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 685.61 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 6,265 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,780 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3,484 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 10.49 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is nitrous oxide emissions in Peru?
- Nitrous oxide emissions in Peru was 9.52 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest nitrous oxide emissions recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 9.54 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest nitrous oxide emissions recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 165,494 in 1850.
- How does Peru rank for nitrous oxide emissions?
- Peru ranks 56th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is nitrous oxide emissions rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Peru 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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