Nitrous oxide emissions in Portugal
Portugal: Nitrous oxide emissions was 2.79 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.79 million
Change on year
down 4.4%
World rank
107th
of 201 countries
All-time high
4.99 million
in 1979
All-time low
225,828
in 1850
Years of data
175
1850–2024
Nitrous oxide emissions in Portugal, 1850–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 2.79 million for nitrous oxide emissions in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.4% on the previous year and down 17.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nitrous oxide emissions in Portugal peaked at 4.99 million in 1979 and was at its lowest, 225,828, in 1850.
That places Portugal 107th 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 Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 225,828 | — |
| 1851 | 230,076 | +1.9% |
| 1852 | 234,226 | +1.8% |
| 1853 | 238,216 | +1.7% |
| 1854 | 241,986 | +1.6% |
| 1855 | 245,474 | +1.4% |
| 1856 | 248,620 | +1.3% |
| 1857 | 251,363 | +1.1% |
| 1858 | 253,641 | +0.9% |
| 1859 | 255,394 | +0.7% |
| 1860 | 256,561 | +0.5% |
| 1861 | 257,359 | +0.3% |
| 1862 | 258,063 | +0.3% |
| 1863 | 258,697 | +0.2% |
| 1864 | 259,286 | +0.2% |
| 1865 | 259,853 | +0.2% |
| 1866 | 260,423 | +0.2% |
| 1867 | 261,020 | +0.2% |
| 1868 | 261,668 | +0.2% |
| 1869 | 262,391 | +0.3% |
| 1870 | 263,213 | +0.3% |
| 1871 | 267,190 | +1.5% |
| 1872 | 276,533 | +3.5% |
| 1873 | 289,999 | +4.9% |
| 1874 | 306,345 | +5.6% |
| 1875 | 324,328 | +5.9% |
| 1876 | 342,706 | +5.7% |
| 1877 | 360,235 | +5.1% |
| 1878 | 375,673 | +4.3% |
| 1879 | 387,777 | +3.2% |
| 1880 | 395,304 | +1.9% |
| 1881 | 399,757 | +1.1% |
| 1882 | 403,556 | +1.0% |
| 1883 | 406,833 | +0.8% |
| 1884 | 409,718 | +0.7% |
| 1885 | 412,343 | +0.6% |
| 1886 | 414,840 | +0.6% |
| 1887 | 417,341 | +0.6% |
| 1888 | 419,976 | +0.6% |
| 1889 | 422,879 | +0.7% |
| 1890 | 392,655 | -7.1% |
| 1891 | 432,126 | +10.1% |
| 1892 | 469,362 | +8.6% |
| 1893 | 503,988 | +7.4% |
| 1894 | 535,633 | +6.3% |
| 1895 | 563,923 | +5.3% |
| 1896 | 588,485 | +4.4% |
| 1897 | 608,946 | +3.5% |
| 1898 | 624,933 | +2.6% |
| 1899 | 636,073 | +1.8% |
| 1900 | 641,992 | +0.9% |
| 1901 | 642,646 | +0.1% |
| 1902 | 638,957 | -0.6% |
| 1903 | 632,007 | -1.1% |
| 1904 | 622,874 | -1.4% |
| 1905 | 612,638 | -1.6% |
| 1906 | 602,381 | -1.7% |
| 1907 | 593,180 | -1.5% |
| 1908 | 586,118 | -1.2% |
| 1909 | 582,272 | -0.7% |
| 1910 | 582,723 | +0.1% |
| 1911 | 585,846 | +0.5% |
| 1912 | 589,292 | +0.6% |
| 1913 | 593,059 | +0.6% |
| 1914 | 597,147 | +0.7% |
| 1915 | 601,553 | +0.7% |
| 1916 | 606,275 | +0.8% |
| 1917 | 611,313 | +0.8% |
| 1918 | 616,664 | +0.9% |
| 1919 | 622,326 | +0.9% |
| 1920 | 628,298 | +1.0% |
| 1921 | 635,460 | +1.1% |
| 1922 | 644,440 | +1.4% |
| 1923 | 654,858 | +1.6% |
| 1924 | 666,337 | +1.8% |
| 1925 | 678,496 | +1.8% |
| 1926 | 690,958 | +1.8% |
| 1927 | 703,342 | +1.8% |
| 1928 | 715,271 | +1.7% |
| 1929 | 726,364 | +1.6% |
| 1930 | 736,244 | +1.4% |
| 1931 | 747,966 | +1.6% |
| 1932 | 764,131 | +2.2% |
| 1933 | 783,674 | +2.6% |
| 1934 | 805,533 | +2.8% |
| 1935 | 828,643 | +2.9% |
| 1936 | 851,941 | +2.8% |
| 1937 | 874,363 | +2.6% |
| 1938 | 894,847 | +2.3% |
| 1939 | 912,327 | +2.0% |
| 1940 | 925,741 | +1.5% |
| 1941 | 969,042 | +4.7% |
| 1942 | 1.07 million | +10.2% |
| 1943 | 1.21 million | +13.2% |
| 1944 | 1.38 million | +14.0% |
| 1945 | 1.56 million | +13.4% |
| 1946 | 1.75 million | +12.0% |
| 1947 | 1.93 million | +10.0% |
| 1948 | 2.08 million | +7.8% |
| 1949 | 2.19 million | +5.4% |
| 1950 | 2.25 million | +2.8% |
| 1951 | 2.29 million | +1.7% |
| 1952 | 2.34 million | +2.2% |
| 1953 | 2.40 million | +2.6% |
| 1954 | 2.47 million | +2.9% |
| 1955 | 2.54 million | +3.1% |
| 1956 | 2.63 million | +3.2% |
| 1957 | 2.71 million | +3.3% |
| 1958 | 2.80 million | +3.2% |
| 1959 | 2.89 million | +3.1% |
| 1960 | 2.97 million | +3.0% |
| 1961 | 3.09 million | +3.7% |
| 1962 | 3.12 million | +0.9% |
| 1963 | 3.38 million | +8.5% |
| 1964 | 3.59 million | +6.3% |
| 1965 | 3.59 million | -0.0% |
| 1966 | 3.57 million | -0.8% |
| 1967 | 3.86 million | +8.1% |
| 1968 | 3.92 million | +1.6% |
| 1969 | 4.06 million | +3.6% |
| 1970 | 3.73 million | -8.1% |
| 1971 | 3.64 million | -2.4% |
| 1972 | 4.09 million | +12.3% |
| 1973 | 4.18 million | +2.4% |
| 1974 | 3.94 million | -5.9% |
| 1975 | 3.85 million | -2.2% |
| 1976 | 3.95 million | +2.6% |
| 1977 | 4.26 million | +8.0% |
| 1978 | 4.91 million | +15.1% |
| 1979 | 4.99 million | +1.6% |
| 1980 | 4.19 million | -16.0% |
| 1981 | 4.17 million | -0.5% |
| 1982 | 4.26 million | +2.2% |
| 1983 | 4.25 million | -0.4% |
| 1984 | 3.74 million | -11.9% |
| 1985 | 3.84 million | +2.6% |
| 1986 | 4.06 million | +5.8% |
| 1987 | 3.94 million | -2.8% |
| 1988 | 3.74 million | -5.0% |
| 1989 | 3.90 million | +4.2% |
| 1990 | 3.91 million | +0.2% |
| 1991 | 3.84 million | -1.7% |
| 1992 | 3.79 million | -1.5% |
| 1993 | 3.69 million | -2.5% |
| 1994 | 3.69 million | -0.2% |
| 1995 | 3.81 million | +3.5% |
| 1996 | 3.86 million | +1.4% |
| 1997 | 3.83 million | -0.9% |
| 1998 | 3.90 million | +2.0% |
| 1999 | 3.88 million | -0.6% |
| 2000 | 3.90 million | +0.4% |
| 2001 | 3.57 million | -8.3% |
| 2002 | 3.57 million | -0.1% |
| 2003 | 3.60 million | +0.9% |
| 2004 | 3.55 million | -1.4% |
| 2005 | 3.55 million | -0.2% |
| 2006 | 3.44 million | -3.0% |
| 2007 | 3.58 million | +4.2% |
| 2008 | 3.49 million | -2.5% |
| 2009 | 3.29 million | -5.7% |
| 2010 | 3.40 million | +3.2% |
| 2011 | 3.11 million | -8.5% |
| 2012 | 3.24 million | +4.1% |
| 2013 | 3.26 million | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 3.37 million | +3.4% |
| 2015 | 3.36 million | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 3.35 million | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 3.48 million | +4.0% |
| 2018 | 3.33 million | -4.3% |
| 2019 | 3.38 million | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 3.33 million | -1.6% |
| 2021 | 3.24 million | -2.7% |
| 2022 | 2.99 million | -7.9% |
| 2023 | 2.92 million | -2.3% |
| 2024 | 2.79 million | -4.4% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 2.79 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.56 million, 1.1× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 2.79 million is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.98 million, 70% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 242,482 | 225,828 | 255,394 | 10 |
| 1860s | 259,532 | 256,561 | 262,391 | 10 |
| 1870s | 319,400 | 263,213 | 387,777 | 10 |
| 1880s | 410,255 | 395,304 | 422,879 | 10 |
| 1890s | 535,612 | 392,655 | 636,073 | 10 |
| 1900s | 615,506 | 582,272 | 642,646 | 10 |
| 1910s | 600,620 | 582,723 | 622,326 | 10 |
| 1920s | 674,382 | 628,298 | 726,364 | 10 |
| 1930s | 819,967 | 736,244 | 912,327 | 10 |
| 1940s | 1.51 million | 925,741 | 2.19 million | 10 |
| 1950s | 2.53 million | 2.25 million | 2.89 million | 10 |
| 1960s | 3.51 million | 2.97 million | 4.06 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 4.15 million | 3.64 million | 4.99 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.01 million | 3.74 million | 4.26 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.82 million | 3.69 million | 3.91 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.55 million | 3.29 million | 3.90 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.33 million | 3.11 million | 3.48 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.05 million | 2.79 million | 3.33 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 104 Mauritania 3.19 million compare
- 105 Azerbaijan 2.98 million compare
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- 108 Honduras 2.70 million compare
- 109 United Arab Emirates 2.64 million compare
- 110 Tajikistan 2.59 million compare
More climate change data for Portugal
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 93.31 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 5,543 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,218 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 4,325 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 4.6 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 154.46 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 950.54 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 585.76 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 364.79 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 2.21 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is nitrous oxide emissions in Portugal?
- Nitrous oxide emissions in Portugal was 2.79 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest nitrous oxide emissions recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 4.99 million in 1979.
- What is the lowest nitrous oxide emissions recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 225,828 in 1850.
- How does Portugal rank for nitrous oxide emissions?
- Portugal ranks 107th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is nitrous oxide emissions rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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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