Nitrous oxide emissions in Sweden
Sweden: Nitrous oxide emissions was 6.07 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
6.07 million
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
78th
of 201 countries
All-time high
7.57 million
in 1975
All-time low
593,618
in 1850
Years of data
175
1850–2024
Nitrous oxide emissions in Sweden, 1850–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Sweden recorded 6.07 million for nitrous oxide emissions in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.1% on the previous year and down 1.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nitrous oxide emissions in Sweden peaked at 7.57 million in 1975 and was at its lowest, 593,618, in 1850.
That places Sweden 78th 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 Sweden, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 593,618 | — |
| 1851 | 603,333 | +1.6% |
| 1852 | 612,861 | +1.6% |
| 1853 | 622,086 | +1.5% |
| 1854 | 630,893 | +1.4% |
| 1855 | 639,165 | +1.3% |
| 1856 | 646,787 | +1.2% |
| 1857 | 653,643 | +1.1% |
| 1858 | 659,617 | +0.9% |
| 1859 | 664,593 | +0.8% |
| 1860 | 668,456 | +0.6% |
| 1861 | 671,620 | +0.5% |
| 1862 | 674,605 | +0.4% |
| 1863 | 677,457 | +0.4% |
| 1864 | 680,223 | +0.4% |
| 1865 | 682,948 | +0.4% |
| 1866 | 685,678 | +0.4% |
| 1867 | 688,459 | +0.4% |
| 1868 | 691,338 | +0.4% |
| 1869 | 694,358 | +0.4% |
| 1870 | 697,568 | +0.5% |
| 1871 | 706,769 | +1.3% |
| 1872 | 726,158 | +2.7% |
| 1873 | 753,376 | +3.7% |
| 1874 | 786,063 | +4.3% |
| 1875 | 821,860 | +4.6% |
| 1876 | 858,405 | +4.4% |
| 1877 | 893,339 | +4.1% |
| 1878 | 924,302 | +3.5% |
| 1879 | 948,935 | +2.7% |
| 1880 | 964,876 | +1.7% |
| 1881 | 974,981 | +1.0% |
| 1882 | 983,843 | +0.9% |
| 1883 | 991,712 | +0.8% |
| 1884 | 998,838 | +0.7% |
| 1885 | 1.01 million | +0.7% |
| 1886 | 1.01 million | +0.6% |
| 1887 | 1.02 million | +0.6% |
| 1888 | 1.02 million | +0.7% |
| 1889 | 1.03 million | +0.7% |
| 1890 | 983,953 | -4.7% |
| 1891 | 1.06 million | +7.8% |
| 1892 | 1.13 million | +6.8% |
| 1893 | 1.20 million | +6.0% |
| 1894 | 1.26 million | +5.2% |
| 1895 | 1.32 million | +4.4% |
| 1896 | 1.37 million | +3.7% |
| 1897 | 1.41 million | +3.1% |
| 1898 | 1.44 million | +2.4% |
| 1899 | 1.47 million | +1.7% |
| 1900 | 1.48 million | +1.0% |
| 1901 | 1.49 million | +0.4% |
| 1902 | 1.49 million | -0.1% |
| 1903 | 1.48 million | -0.5% |
| 1904 | 1.47 million | -0.8% |
| 1905 | 1.45 million | -0.9% |
| 1906 | 1.44 million | -0.9% |
| 1907 | 1.43 million | -0.8% |
| 1908 | 1.42 million | -0.6% |
| 1909 | 1.42 million | -0.2% |
| 1910 | 1.42 million | +0.3% |
| 1911 | 1.43 million | +0.6% |
| 1912 | 1.44 million | +0.7% |
| 1913 | 1.45 million | +0.7% |
| 1914 | 1.46 million | +0.7% |
| 1915 | 1.47 million | +0.7% |
| 1916 | 1.48 million | +0.8% |
| 1917 | 1.49 million | +0.8% |
| 1918 | 1.51 million | +0.8% |
| 1919 | 1.52 million | +0.9% |
| 1920 | 1.53 million | +0.9% |
| 1921 | 1.55 million | +1.1% |
| 1922 | 1.57 million | +1.3% |
| 1923 | 1.60 million | +1.5% |
| 1924 | 1.62 million | +1.6% |
| 1925 | 1.65 million | +1.7% |
| 1926 | 1.68 million | +1.7% |
| 1927 | 1.71 million | +1.6% |
| 1928 | 1.73 million | +1.5% |
| 1929 | 1.76 million | +1.4% |
| 1930 | 1.78 million | +1.2% |
| 1931 | 1.80 million | +1.3% |
| 1932 | 1.83 million | +1.6% |
| 1933 | 1.86 million | +1.9% |
| 1934 | 1.90 million | +2.0% |
| 1935 | 1.94 million | +2.1% |
| 1936 | 1.98 million | +2.0% |
| 1937 | 2.02 million | +1.9% |
| 1938 | 2.05 million | +1.7% |
| 1939 | 2.08 million | +1.4% |
| 1940 | 2.10 million | +1.0% |
| 1941 | 2.18 million | +3.6% |
| 1942 | 2.35 million | +8.1% |
| 1943 | 2.61 million | +10.8% |
| 1944 | 2.91 million | +11.7% |
| 1945 | 3.24 million | +11.4% |
| 1946 | 3.58 million | +10.4% |
| 1947 | 3.90 million | +8.8% |
| 1948 | 4.16 million | +6.9% |
| 1949 | 4.36 million | +4.8% |
| 1950 | 4.47 million | +2.4% |
| 1951 | 4.53 million | +1.3% |
| 1952 | 4.60 million | +1.7% |
| 1953 | 4.70 million | +2.1% |
| 1954 | 4.81 million | +2.3% |
| 1955 | 4.93 million | +2.5% |
| 1956 | 5.06 million | +2.6% |
| 1957 | 5.19 million | +2.7% |
| 1958 | 5.33 million | +2.7% |
| 1959 | 5.47 million | +2.6% |
| 1960 | 5.60 million | +2.5% |
| 1961 | 5.96 million | +6.3% |
| 1962 | 6.08 million | +2.1% |
| 1963 | 6.18 million | +1.7% |
| 1964 | 6.39 million | +3.3% |
| 1965 | 6.54 million | +2.3% |
| 1966 | 6.60 million | +1.0% |
| 1967 | 6.82 million | +3.3% |
| 1968 | 7.03 million | +3.2% |
| 1969 | 7.16 million | +1.8% |
| 1970 | 6.94 million | -3.1% |
| 1971 | 7.27 million | +4.8% |
| 1972 | 7.24 million | -0.4% |
| 1973 | 7.56 million | +4.4% |
| 1974 | 7.51 million | -0.6% |
| 1975 | 7.57 million | +0.8% |
| 1976 | 7.39 million | -2.3% |
| 1977 | 7.38 million | -0.2% |
| 1978 | 7.49 million | +1.6% |
| 1979 | 7.50 million | +0.1% |
| 1980 | 7.29 million | -2.8% |
| 1981 | 7.23 million | -0.8% |
| 1982 | 7.15 million | -1.1% |
| 1983 | 7.27 million | +1.7% |
| 1984 | 7.38 million | +1.5% |
| 1985 | 7.24 million | -2.0% |
| 1986 | 6.85 million | -5.4% |
| 1987 | 6.66 million | -2.8% |
| 1988 | 6.37 million | -4.3% |
| 1989 | 6.44 million | +1.0% |
| 1990 | 6.52 million | +1.2% |
| 1991 | 6.32 million | -3.1% |
| 1992 | 6.41 million | +1.4% |
| 1993 | 6.68 million | +4.2% |
| 1994 | 6.83 million | +2.2% |
| 1995 | 6.57 million | -3.7% |
| 1996 | 6.93 million | +5.4% |
| 1997 | 6.65 million | -4.0% |
| 1998 | 6.57 million | -1.3% |
| 1999 | 6.42 million | -2.3% |
| 2000 | 6.51 million | +1.4% |
| 2001 | 6.10 million | -6.3% |
| 2002 | 6.25 million | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 6.23 million | -0.3% |
| 2004 | 6.21 million | -0.3% |
| 2005 | 6.06 million | -2.4% |
| 2006 | 5.99 million | -1.1% |
| 2007 | 6.02 million | +0.5% |
| 2008 | 6.17 million | +2.5% |
| 2009 | 5.88 million | -4.6% |
| 2010 | 6.16 million | +4.8% |
| 2011 | 6.15 million | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 6.02 million | -2.1% |
| 2013 | 6.06 million | +0.8% |
| 2014 | 6.16 million | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 6.21 million | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 6.17 million | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 6.32 million | +2.3% |
| 2018 | 6.17 million | -2.3% |
| 2019 | 6.31 million | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 6.51 million | +3.0% |
| 2021 | 6.36 million | -2.2% |
| 2022 | 6.25 million | -1.8% |
| 2023 | 6.06 million | -3.0% |
| 2024 | 6.07 million | +0.1% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 6.07 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.56 million, 2.4× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 6.07 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.98 million, 1.5× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 632,660 | 593,618 | 664,593 | 10 |
| 1860s | 681,514 | 668,456 | 694,358 | 10 |
| 1870s | 811,678 | 697,568 | 948,935 | 10 |
| 1880s | 1.00 million | 964,876 | 1.03 million | 10 |
| 1890s | 1.26 million | 983,953 | 1.47 million | 10 |
| 1900s | 1.46 million | 1.42 million | 1.49 million | 10 |
| 1910s | 1.47 million | 1.42 million | 1.52 million | 10 |
| 1920s | 1.64 million | 1.53 million | 1.76 million | 10 |
| 1930s | 1.92 million | 1.78 million | 2.08 million | 10 |
| 1940s | 3.14 million | 2.10 million | 4.36 million | 10 |
| 1950s | 4.91 million | 4.47 million | 5.47 million | 10 |
| 1960s | 6.44 million | 5.60 million | 7.16 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 7.38 million | 6.94 million | 7.57 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.99 million | 6.37 million | 7.38 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.59 million | 6.32 million | 6.93 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.14 million | 5.88 million | 6.51 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.18 million | 6.02 million | 6.32 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.25 million | 6.06 million | 6.51 million | 5 |
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More climate change data for Sweden
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 160.40 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 4,738 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 983.81 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3,754 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 3.71 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 134.07 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,196 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,185 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 10.86 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 4.47 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is nitrous oxide emissions in Sweden?
- Nitrous oxide emissions in Sweden was 6.07 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest nitrous oxide emissions recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 7.57 million in 1975.
- What is the lowest nitrous oxide emissions recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 593,618 in 1850.
- How does Sweden rank for nitrous oxide emissions?
- Sweden ranks 78th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is nitrous oxide emissions rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden 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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