Nitrous oxide emissions in Tunisia
Tunisia: Nitrous oxide emissions was 3.34 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.34 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents
Change on year
up 2.7%
World rank
101st
of 201 countries
All-time high
3.40 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents
in 2021
All-time low
67,622 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents
in 1850
Years of data
175
1850–2024
Nitrous oxide emissions in Tunisia, 1850–2024
Source: Jones et al. (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes of CO₂ equivalents.
Analysis
In 2024, nitrous oxide emissions in Tunisia stood at 3.34 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents.
That represents a change of up 2.7% on the previous year and up 8.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nitrous oxide emissions in Tunisia peaked at 3.40 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 2021 and was at its lowest, 67,622 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents, in 1850.
That places Tunisia 101st 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 Tunisia, year by year
| Year | tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 67,622 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 1851 | 68,872 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.8% |
| 1852 | 70,092 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.8% |
| 1853 | 71,267 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.7% |
| 1854 | 72,379 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.6% |
| 1855 | 73,409 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1856 | 74,341 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1857 | 75,157 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.1% |
| 1858 | 75,839 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1859 | 76,369 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.7% |
| 1860 | 76,731 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.5% |
| 1861 | 76,987 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.3% |
| 1862 | 77,216 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.3% |
| 1863 | 77,424 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.3% |
| 1864 | 77,620 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.3% |
| 1865 | 77,809 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.2% |
| 1866 | 77,999 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.2% |
| 1867 | 78,197 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.3% |
| 1868 | 78,410 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.3% |
| 1869 | 78,644 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.3% |
| 1870 | 78,907 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.3% |
| 1871 | 80,078 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.5% |
| 1872 | 82,794 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.4% |
| 1873 | 86,697 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.7% |
| 1874 | 91,430 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +5.5% |
| 1875 | 96,633 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +5.7% |
| 1876 | 101,951 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +5.5% |
| 1877 | 107,024 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +5.0% |
| 1878 | 111,495 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.2% |
| 1879 | 115,006 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.1% |
| 1880 | 117,199 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.9% |
| 1881 | 118,507 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.1% |
| 1882 | 119,627 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1883 | 120,597 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.8% |
| 1884 | 121,453 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.7% |
| 1885 | 122,235 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1886 | 122,980 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1887 | 123,726 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1888 | 124,511 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1889 | 125,373 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.7% |
| 1890 | 131,006 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.5% |
| 1891 | 132,309 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.0% |
| 1892 | 133,674 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.0% |
| 1893 | 135,098 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.1% |
| 1894 | 136,578 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.1% |
| 1895 | 138,115 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.1% |
| 1896 | 139,705 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1897 | 141,347 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1898 | 143,038 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1899 | 144,779 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1900 | 146,565 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1901 | 148,374 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1902 | 150,198 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1903 | 152,064 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1904 | 153,997 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1905 | 156,024 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1906 | 158,172 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1907 | 160,465 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1908 | 162,930 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.5% |
| 1909 | 165,594 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.6% |
| 1910 | 168,481 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.7% |
| 1911 | 172,439 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.3% |
| 1912 | 178,095 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.3% |
| 1913 | 185,150 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.0% |
| 1914 | 193,304 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.4% |
| 1915 | 202,257 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.6% |
| 1916 | 211,708 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.7% |
| 1917 | 221,360 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.6% |
| 1918 | 230,910 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.3% |
| 1919 | 240,061 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.0% |
| 1920 | 248,511 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.5% |
| 1921 | 257,156 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.5% |
| 1922 | 266,806 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.8% |
| 1923 | 277,030 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.8% |
| 1924 | 287,398 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.7% |
| 1925 | 297,479 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.5% |
| 1926 | 306,843 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.1% |
| 1927 | 315,060 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.7% |
| 1928 | 321,699 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.1% |
| 1929 | 326,332 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1930 | 328,526 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.7% |
| 1931 | 331,345 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1932 | 337,810 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.0% |
| 1933 | 347,430 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.8% |
| 1934 | 359,712 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.5% |
| 1935 | 374,166 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.0% |
| 1936 | 390,299 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.3% |
| 1937 | 407,620 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.4% |
| 1938 | 425,637 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.4% |
| 1939 | 443,858 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.3% |
| 1940 | 461,793 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.0% |
| 1941 | 504,766 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +9.3% |
| 1942 | 591,095 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +17.1% |
| 1943 | 709,773 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +20.1% |
| 1944 | 849,793 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +19.7% |
| 1945 | 1.00 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +17.7% |
| 1946 | 1.15 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +15.0% |
| 1947 | 1.29 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +12.0% |
| 1948 | 1.40 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +9.0% |
| 1949 | 1.48 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +5.8% |
| 1950 | 1.52 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.5% |
| 1951 | 1.52 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.1% |
| 1952 | 1.50 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -1.5% |
| 1953 | 1.46 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -2.6% |
| 1954 | 1.41 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -3.4% |
| 1955 | 1.35 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -4.0% |
| 1956 | 1.30 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -4.1% |
| 1957 | 1.25 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -3.9% |
| 1958 | 1.21 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -3.1% |
| 1959 | 1.18 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -1.9% |
| 1960 | 1.18 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.1% |
| 1961 | 1.40 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +18.1% |
| 1962 | 1.37 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -1.6% |
| 1963 | 1.44 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.5% |
| 1964 | 1.52 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +5.9% |
| 1965 | 1.62 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +6.5% |
| 1966 | 1.71 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +5.5% |
| 1967 | 1.73 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1968 | 1.80 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.3% |
| 1969 | 1.96 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +8.8% |
| 1970 | 1.77 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -9.8% |
| 1971 | 1.93 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +9.1% |
| 1972 | 2.05 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +5.9% |
| 1973 | 2.14 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.7% |
| 1974 | 2.26 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +5.5% |
| 1975 | 2.28 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.0% |
| 1976 | 2.30 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1977 | 2.30 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.1% |
| 1978 | 2.21 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -3.9% |
| 1979 | 2.09 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -5.4% |
| 1980 | 2.15 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.8% |
| 1981 | 2.14 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.3% |
| 1982 | 2.17 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.1% |
| 1983 | 2.14 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -1.3% |
| 1984 | 2.26 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +5.9% |
| 1985 | 2.37 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +5.0% |
| 1986 | 2.23 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -6.0% |
| 1987 | 2.36 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +5.7% |
| 1988 | 2.19 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -7.2% |
| 1989 | 2.22 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1990 | 2.26 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.7% |
| 1991 | 2.51 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +11.2% |
| 1992 | 2.45 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -2.2% |
| 1993 | 2.44 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.4% |
| 1994 | 2.14 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -12.2% |
| 1995 | 2.25 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.8% |
| 1996 | 2.60 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +15.6% |
| 1997 | 2.41 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -7.1% |
| 1998 | 2.59 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +7.4% |
| 1999 | 2.71 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.5% |
| 2000 | 2.77 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.4% |
| 2001 | 2.74 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -1.0% |
| 2002 | 2.59 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -5.5% |
| 2003 | 2.70 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.3% |
| 2004 | 2.81 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.0% |
| 2005 | 2.89 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.7% |
| 2006 | 2.89 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 2.96 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.2% |
| 2008 | 2.87 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -2.8% |
| 2009 | 3.07 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +6.8% |
| 2010 | 3.01 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -1.9% |
| 2011 | 3.05 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.1% |
| 2012 | 3.10 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.8% |
| 2013 | 2.92 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -5.9% |
| 2014 | 3.07 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +5.1% |
| 2015 | 3.07 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 3.20 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.4% |
| 2017 | 3.13 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -2.3% |
| 2018 | 3.15 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 3.18 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.8% |
| 2020 | 3.05 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -4.1% |
| 2021 | 3.40 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +11.5% |
| 2022 | 3.27 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -3.7% |
| 2023 | 3.25 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.6% |
| 2024 | 3.34 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.7% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 3.34 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.47 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents, 96% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 3.34 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.99 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents, 1.1× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 72,535 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 67,622 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 76,369 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1860s | 77,704 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 76,731 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 78,644 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1870s | 95,201 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 78,907 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 115,006 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1880s | 121,621 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 117,199 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 125,373 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1890s | 137,565 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 131,006 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 144,779 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1900s | 155,438 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 146,565 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 165,594 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1910s | 200,376 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 168,481 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 240,061 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1920s | 290,431 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 248,511 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 326,332 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1930s | 374,640 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 328,526 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 443,858 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1940s | 944,296 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 461,793 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 1.48 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1950s | 1.37 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 1.18 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 1.52 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1960s | 1.57 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 1.18 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 1.96 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.13 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 1.77 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 2.30 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.22 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 2.14 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 2.37 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.44 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 2.14 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 2.71 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.83 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 2.59 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 3.07 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.09 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 2.92 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 3.20 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.26 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 3.05 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 3.40 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 5 |
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More climate change data for Tunisia
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 241.72 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 5,824 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,319 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3,505 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 8.75 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 125.16 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,551 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,529 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 21.55 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 5.77 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is nitrous oxide emissions in Tunisia?
- Nitrous oxide emissions in Tunisia was 3.34 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 2024, according to Jones et al. (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest nitrous oxide emissions recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 3.40 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 2021.
- What is the lowest nitrous oxide emissions recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 67,622 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 1850.
- How does Tunisia rank for nitrous oxide emissions?
- Tunisia ranks 101st out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is nitrous oxide emissions rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia data come from?
- The figures come from Jones et al. (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Nitrous oxide emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents over a 100-year timescale.