Nitrous oxide emissions in Syria
Syria: Nitrous oxide emissions was 4.07 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4.07 million
Change on year
down 2.6%
World rank
91st
of 201 countries
All-time high
6.47 million
in 2007
All-time low
72,392
in 1850
Years of data
175
1850–2024
Nitrous oxide emissions in Syria, 1850–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, nitrous oxide emissions in Syria stood at 4.07 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.6% on the previous year and down 3.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nitrous oxide emissions in Syria peaked at 6.47 million in 2007 and was at its lowest, 72,392, in 1850.
That places Syria 91st 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 Syria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 72,392 | — |
| 1851 | 73,818 | +2.0% |
| 1852 | 75,209 | +1.9% |
| 1853 | 76,544 | +1.8% |
| 1854 | 77,802 | +1.6% |
| 1855 | 78,960 | +1.5% |
| 1856 | 79,997 | +1.3% |
| 1857 | 80,892 | +1.1% |
| 1858 | 81,623 | +0.9% |
| 1859 | 82,168 | +0.7% |
| 1860 | 82,507 | +0.4% |
| 1861 | 82,716 | +0.3% |
| 1862 | 82,891 | +0.2% |
| 1863 | 83,042 | +0.2% |
| 1864 | 83,176 | +0.2% |
| 1865 | 83,304 | +0.2% |
| 1866 | 83,432 | +0.2% |
| 1867 | 83,569 | +0.2% |
| 1868 | 83,725 | +0.2% |
| 1869 | 83,907 | +0.2% |
| 1870 | 84,124 | +0.3% |
| 1871 | 85,455 | +1.6% |
| 1872 | 88,679 | +3.8% |
| 1873 | 93,358 | +5.3% |
| 1874 | 99,054 | +6.1% |
| 1875 | 105,327 | +6.3% |
| 1876 | 111,740 | +6.1% |
| 1877 | 117,853 | +5.5% |
| 1878 | 123,229 | +4.6% |
| 1879 | 127,427 | +3.4% |
| 1880 | 130,011 | +2.0% |
| 1881 | 131,510 | +1.2% |
| 1882 | 132,777 | +1.0% |
| 1883 | 133,860 | +0.8% |
| 1884 | 134,805 | +0.7% |
| 1885 | 135,659 | +0.6% |
| 1886 | 136,467 | +0.6% |
| 1887 | 137,277 | +0.6% |
| 1888 | 138,134 | +0.6% |
| 1889 | 139,085 | +0.7% |
| 1890 | 144,892 | +4.2% |
| 1891 | 145,255 | +0.3% |
| 1892 | 145,702 | +0.3% |
| 1893 | 146,226 | +0.4% |
| 1894 | 146,821 | +0.4% |
| 1895 | 147,479 | +0.4% |
| 1896 | 148,194 | +0.5% |
| 1897 | 148,960 | +0.5% |
| 1898 | 149,768 | +0.5% |
| 1899 | 150,612 | +0.6% |
| 1900 | 151,486 | +0.6% |
| 1901 | 152,465 | +0.6% |
| 1902 | 153,611 | +0.8% |
| 1903 | 154,898 | +0.8% |
| 1904 | 156,298 | +0.9% |
| 1905 | 157,787 | +1.0% |
| 1906 | 159,336 | +1.0% |
| 1907 | 160,921 | +1.0% |
| 1908 | 162,514 | +1.0% |
| 1909 | 164,089 | +1.0% |
| 1910 | 165,619 | +0.9% |
| 1911 | 167,048 | +0.9% |
| 1912 | 168,370 | +0.8% |
| 1913 | 169,641 | +0.8% |
| 1914 | 170,915 | +0.8% |
| 1915 | 172,244 | +0.8% |
| 1916 | 173,684 | +0.8% |
| 1917 | 175,289 | +0.9% |
| 1918 | 177,112 | +1.0% |
| 1919 | 179,207 | +1.2% |
| 1920 | 181,629 | +1.4% |
| 1921 | 185,897 | +2.3% |
| 1922 | 193,113 | +3.9% |
| 1923 | 202,705 | +5.0% |
| 1924 | 214,102 | +5.6% |
| 1925 | 226,733 | +5.9% |
| 1926 | 240,026 | +5.9% |
| 1927 | 253,411 | +5.6% |
| 1928 | 266,316 | +5.1% |
| 1929 | 278,170 | +4.5% |
| 1930 | 288,402 | +3.7% |
| 1931 | 298,535 | +3.5% |
| 1932 | 310,303 | +3.9% |
| 1933 | 323,449 | +4.2% |
| 1934 | 337,716 | +4.4% |
| 1935 | 352,849 | +4.5% |
| 1936 | 368,591 | +4.5% |
| 1937 | 384,685 | +4.4% |
| 1938 | 400,874 | +4.2% |
| 1939 | 416,902 | +4.0% |
| 1940 | 432,512 | +3.7% |
| 1941 | 453,072 | +4.8% |
| 1942 | 482,648 | +6.5% |
| 1943 | 519,039 | +7.5% |
| 1944 | 560,039 | +7.9% |
| 1945 | 603,447 | +7.8% |
| 1946 | 647,058 | +7.2% |
| 1947 | 688,670 | +6.4% |
| 1948 | 726,077 | +5.4% |
| 1949 | 757,078 | +4.3% |
| 1950 | 779,468 | +3.0% |
| 1951 | 798,645 | +2.5% |
| 1952 | 820,837 | +2.8% |
| 1953 | 845,091 | +3.0% |
| 1954 | 870,452 | +3.0% |
| 1955 | 895,965 | +2.9% |
| 1956 | 920,678 | +2.8% |
| 1957 | 943,634 | +2.5% |
| 1958 | 963,881 | +2.1% |
| 1959 | 980,464 | +1.7% |
| 1960 | 992,428 | +1.2% |
| 1961 | 948,192 | -4.5% |
| 1962 | 1.08 million | +13.7% |
| 1963 | 1.20 million | +11.2% |
| 1964 | 1.32 million | +10.4% |
| 1965 | 1.46 million | +10.7% |
| 1966 | 1.50 million | +2.4% |
| 1967 | 1.67 million | +11.1% |
| 1968 | 1.79 million | +7.6% |
| 1969 | 1.96 million | +9.4% |
| 1970 | 1.82 million | -7.2% |
| 1971 | 1.84 million | +0.9% |
| 1972 | 1.91 million | +3.8% |
| 1973 | 1.82 million | -4.5% |
| 1974 | 2.06 million | +13.0% |
| 1975 | 2.23 million | +8.5% |
| 1976 | 2.40 million | +7.6% |
| 1977 | 2.50 million | +4.3% |
| 1978 | 2.67 million | +6.5% |
| 1979 | 2.86 million | +7.2% |
| 1980 | 3.09 million | +7.9% |
| 1981 | 3.24 million | +5.0% |
| 1982 | 3.33 million | +2.7% |
| 1983 | 3.63 million | +9.2% |
| 1984 | 3.51 million | -3.4% |
| 1985 | 3.54 million | +1.0% |
| 1986 | 3.64 million | +2.8% |
| 1987 | 3.78 million | +3.8% |
| 1988 | 4.08 million | +7.8% |
| 1989 | 3.91 million | -4.2% |
| 1990 | 4.26 million | +9.0% |
| 1991 | 4.08 million | -4.1% |
| 1992 | 4.18 million | +2.4% |
| 1993 | 4.15 million | -0.7% |
| 1994 | 4.43 million | +6.9% |
| 1995 | 4.69 million | +5.7% |
| 1996 | 4.83 million | +2.9% |
| 1997 | 4.85 million | +0.5% |
| 1998 | 5.14 million | +6.0% |
| 1999 | 5.07 million | -1.4% |
| 2000 | 4.93 million | -2.6% |
| 2001 | 4.63 million | -6.1% |
| 2002 | 5.02 million | +8.3% |
| 2003 | 5.32 million | +6.0% |
| 2004 | 5.50 million | +3.3% |
| 2005 | 6.10 million | +10.9% |
| 2006 | 6.42 million | +5.3% |
| 2007 | 6.47 million | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 6.07 million | -6.2% |
| 2009 | 5.66 million | -6.9% |
| 2010 | 4.99 million | -11.8% |
| 2011 | 5.46 million | +9.5% |
| 2012 | 5.16 million | -5.7% |
| 2013 | 4.41 million | -14.5% |
| 2014 | 4.22 million | -4.1% |
| 2015 | 4.00 million | -5.2% |
| 2016 | 3.85 million | -3.7% |
| 2017 | 3.50 million | -9.1% |
| 2018 | 3.54 million | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 3.96 million | +11.9% |
| 2020 | 4.00 million | +1.1% |
| 2021 | 3.81 million | -4.8% |
| 2022 | 3.90 million | +2.4% |
| 2023 | 4.17 million | +7.0% |
| 2024 | 4.07 million | -2.6% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 4.07 million is below the median for low income countries, which is 6.15 million, 66% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Syria's 4.07 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.99 million, 1.4× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 77,940 | 72,392 | 82,168 | 10 |
| 1860s | 83,227 | 82,507 | 83,907 | 10 |
| 1870s | 103,625 | 84,124 | 127,427 | 10 |
| 1880s | 134,958 | 130,011 | 139,085 | 10 |
| 1890s | 147,391 | 144,892 | 150,612 | 10 |
| 1900s | 157,340 | 151,486 | 164,089 | 10 |
| 1910s | 171,913 | 165,619 | 179,207 | 10 |
| 1920s | 224,210 | 181,629 | 278,170 | 10 |
| 1930s | 348,231 | 288,402 | 416,902 | 10 |
| 1940s | 586,964 | 432,512 | 757,078 | 10 |
| 1950s | 881,912 | 779,468 | 980,464 | 10 |
| 1960s | 1.39 million | 948,192 | 1.96 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.21 million | 1.82 million | 2.86 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.57 million | 3.09 million | 4.08 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.57 million | 4.08 million | 5.14 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.61 million | 4.63 million | 6.47 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.31 million | 3.50 million | 5.46 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.99 million | 3.81 million | 4.17 million | 5 |
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 8,070 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is nitrous oxide emissions in Syria?
- Nitrous oxide emissions in Syria was 4.07 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest nitrous oxide emissions recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 6.47 million in 2007.
- What is the lowest nitrous oxide emissions recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 72,392 in 1850.
- How does Syria rank for nitrous oxide emissions?
- Syria ranks 91st out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is nitrous oxide emissions rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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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