Nitrous oxide emissions in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Nitrous oxide emissions was 5.28 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
5.28 million
Change on year
up 0.7%
World rank
82nd
of 201 countries
All-time high
6.40 million
in 2011
All-time low
187,817
in 1850
Years of data
175
1850–2024
Nitrous oxide emissions in Zimbabwe, 1850–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Zimbabwe recorded 5.28 million for nitrous oxide emissions in 2024.
The figure is up 0.7% on the previous year and up 4.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nitrous oxide emissions in Zimbabwe peaked at 6.40 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, 187,817, in 1850.
That places Zimbabwe 82nd 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 Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 187,817 | — |
| 1851 | 191,200 | +1.8% |
| 1852 | 194,509 | +1.7% |
| 1853 | 197,697 | +1.6% |
| 1854 | 200,719 | +1.5% |
| 1855 | 203,527 | +1.4% |
| 1856 | 206,077 | +1.3% |
| 1857 | 208,321 | +1.1% |
| 1858 | 210,215 | +0.9% |
| 1859 | 211,711 | +0.7% |
| 1860 | 212,763 | +0.5% |
| 1861 | 213,537 | +0.4% |
| 1862 | 214,240 | +0.3% |
| 1863 | 214,889 | +0.3% |
| 1864 | 215,505 | +0.3% |
| 1865 | 216,104 | +0.3% |
| 1866 | 216,705 | +0.3% |
| 1867 | 217,327 | +0.3% |
| 1868 | 217,987 | +0.3% |
| 1869 | 218,704 | +0.3% |
| 1870 | 219,496 | +0.4% |
| 1871 | 222,674 | +1.4% |
| 1872 | 229,911 | +3.3% |
| 1873 | 240,266 | +4.5% |
| 1874 | 252,799 | +5.2% |
| 1875 | 266,570 | +5.4% |
| 1876 | 280,640 | +5.3% |
| 1877 | 294,068 | +4.8% |
| 1878 | 305,915 | +4.0% |
| 1879 | 315,240 | +3.0% |
| 1880 | 321,103 | +1.9% |
| 1881 | 324,642 | +1.1% |
| 1882 | 327,685 | +0.9% |
| 1883 | 330,333 | +0.8% |
| 1884 | 332,685 | +0.7% |
| 1885 | 334,841 | +0.6% |
| 1886 | 336,900 | +0.6% |
| 1887 | 338,961 | +0.6% |
| 1888 | 341,125 | +0.6% |
| 1889 | 343,490 | +0.7% |
| 1890 | 359,530 | +4.7% |
| 1891 | 363,262 | +1.0% |
| 1892 | 367,178 | +1.1% |
| 1893 | 371,268 | +1.1% |
| 1894 | 375,527 | +1.1% |
| 1895 | 379,945 | +1.2% |
| 1896 | 384,516 | +1.2% |
| 1897 | 389,233 | +1.2% |
| 1898 | 394,086 | +1.2% |
| 1899 | 399,070 | +1.3% |
| 1900 | 404,176 | +1.3% |
| 1901 | 409,354 | +1.3% |
| 1902 | 414,598 | +1.3% |
| 1903 | 419,966 | +1.3% |
| 1904 | 425,520 | +1.3% |
| 1905 | 431,319 | +1.4% |
| 1906 | 437,422 | +1.4% |
| 1907 | 443,888 | +1.5% |
| 1908 | 450,779 | +1.6% |
| 1909 | 458,153 | +1.6% |
| 1910 | 466,069 | +1.7% |
| 1911 | 476,826 | +2.3% |
| 1912 | 492,144 | +3.2% |
| 1913 | 511,219 | +3.9% |
| 1914 | 533,245 | +4.3% |
| 1915 | 557,418 | +4.5% |
| 1916 | 582,934 | +4.6% |
| 1917 | 608,986 | +4.5% |
| 1918 | 634,772 | +4.2% |
| 1919 | 659,485 | +3.9% |
| 1920 | 682,322 | +3.5% |
| 1921 | 705,682 | +3.4% |
| 1922 | 731,736 | +3.7% |
| 1923 | 759,329 | +3.8% |
| 1924 | 787,311 | +3.7% |
| 1925 | 814,528 | +3.5% |
| 1926 | 839,828 | +3.1% |
| 1927 | 862,059 | +2.6% |
| 1928 | 880,067 | +2.1% |
| 1929 | 892,701 | +1.4% |
| 1930 | 898,808 | +0.7% |
| 1931 | 898,786 | -0.0% |
| 1932 | 894,565 | -0.5% |
| 1933 | 887,290 | -0.8% |
| 1934 | 878,107 | -1.0% |
| 1935 | 868,159 | -1.1% |
| 1936 | 858,592 | -1.1% |
| 1937 | 850,550 | -0.9% |
| 1938 | 845,180 | -0.6% |
| 1939 | 843,625 | -0.2% |
| 1940 | 847,031 | +0.4% |
| 1941 | 918,689 | +8.5% |
| 1942 | 1.10 million | +20.0% |
| 1943 | 1.37 million | +24.3% |
| 1944 | 1.70 million | +23.7% |
| 1945 | 2.05 million | +20.9% |
| 1946 | 2.40 million | +17.3% |
| 1947 | 2.73 million | +13.6% |
| 1948 | 3.01 million | +10.0% |
| 1949 | 3.20 million | +6.4% |
| 1950 | 3.28 million | +2.5% |
| 1951 | 3.26 million | -0.5% |
| 1952 | 3.19 million | -2.2% |
| 1953 | 3.08 million | -3.5% |
| 1954 | 2.94 million | -4.5% |
| 1955 | 2.79 million | -5.2% |
| 1956 | 2.63 million | -5.5% |
| 1957 | 2.50 million | -5.3% |
| 1958 | 2.38 million | -4.5% |
| 1959 | 2.31 million | -3.0% |
| 1960 | 2.30 million | -0.7% |
| 1961 | 2.87 million | +24.8% |
| 1962 | 2.89 million | +0.7% |
| 1963 | 2.94 million | +1.8% |
| 1964 | 2.99 million | +1.6% |
| 1965 | 3.03 million | +1.6% |
| 1966 | 3.00 million | -1.2% |
| 1967 | 3.31 million | +10.3% |
| 1968 | 3.36 million | +1.7% |
| 1969 | 3.80 million | +13.1% |
| 1970 | 4.51 million | +18.6% |
| 1971 | 4.21 million | -6.5% |
| 1972 | 4.28 million | +1.7% |
| 1973 | 4.37 million | +2.2% |
| 1974 | 4.37 million | -0.1% |
| 1975 | 4.72 million | +8.1% |
| 1976 | 4.60 million | -2.5% |
| 1977 | 4.77 million | +3.6% |
| 1978 | 4.63 million | -2.9% |
| 1979 | 4.69 million | +1.3% |
| 1980 | 4.53 million | -3.3% |
| 1981 | 4.49 million | -1.0% |
| 1982 | 4.73 million | +5.4% |
| 1983 | 4.60 million | -2.7% |
| 1984 | 4.30 million | -6.5% |
| 1985 | 4.59 million | +6.7% |
| 1986 | 4.70 million | +2.4% |
| 1987 | 5.07 million | +8.0% |
| 1988 | 4.84 million | -4.5% |
| 1989 | 4.93 million | +1.8% |
| 1990 | 5.87 million | +19.1% |
| 1991 | 5.29 million | -9.9% |
| 1992 | 5.34 million | +0.9% |
| 1993 | 4.78 million | -10.4% |
| 1994 | 4.92 million | +2.8% |
| 1995 | 4.83 million | -1.8% |
| 1996 | 5.86 million | +21.3% |
| 1997 | 5.67 million | -3.3% |
| 1998 | 5.96 million | +5.2% |
| 1999 | 6.18 million | +3.7% |
| 2000 | 5.73 million | -7.4% |
| 2001 | 6.19 million | +8.1% |
| 2002 | 5.27 million | -14.9% |
| 2003 | 5.21 million | -1.1% |
| 2004 | 5.50 million | +5.5% |
| 2005 | 5.35 million | -2.7% |
| 2006 | 5.19 million | -3.0% |
| 2007 | 5.38 million | +3.7% |
| 2008 | 5.46 million | +1.5% |
| 2009 | 5.87 million | +7.4% |
| 2010 | 6.22 million | +6.1% |
| 2011 | 6.40 million | +2.9% |
| 2012 | 5.92 million | -7.5% |
| 2013 | 5.68 million | -4.2% |
| 2014 | 5.05 million | -11.0% |
| 2015 | 5.53 million | +9.5% |
| 2016 | 5.02 million | -9.3% |
| 2017 | 5.18 million | +3.3% |
| 2018 | 5.21 million | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 5.10 million | -2.1% |
| 2020 | 4.59 million | -10.0% |
| 2021 | 4.86 million | +5.8% |
| 2022 | 5.20 million | +7.1% |
| 2023 | 5.25 million | +0.8% |
| 2024 | 5.28 million | +0.7% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 5.28 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.47 million, 1.5× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 5.28 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5.84 million, 90% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 201,179 | 187,817 | 211,711 | 10 |
| 1860s | 215,776 | 212,763 | 218,704 | 10 |
| 1870s | 262,758 | 219,496 | 315,240 | 10 |
| 1880s | 333,176 | 321,103 | 343,490 | 10 |
| 1890s | 378,362 | 359,530 | 399,070 | 10 |
| 1900s | 429,518 | 404,176 | 458,153 | 10 |
| 1910s | 552,310 | 466,069 | 659,485 | 10 |
| 1920s | 795,556 | 682,322 | 892,701 | 10 |
| 1930s | 872,366 | 843,625 | 898,808 | 10 |
| 1940s | 1.93 million | 847,031 | 3.20 million | 10 |
| 1950s | 2.84 million | 2.31 million | 3.28 million | 10 |
| 1960s | 3.05 million | 2.30 million | 3.80 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 4.51 million | 4.21 million | 4.77 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.68 million | 4.30 million | 5.07 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.47 million | 4.78 million | 6.18 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.51 million | 5.19 million | 6.19 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.53 million | 5.02 million | 6.40 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.04 million | 4.59 million | 5.28 million | 5 |
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More climate change data for Zimbabwe
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 178.46 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 17,716 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 5,805 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 11,912 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 21.9 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 425.42 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,483 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,345 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 137.94 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 5.08 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is nitrous oxide emissions in Zimbabwe?
- Nitrous oxide emissions in Zimbabwe was 5.28 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest nitrous oxide emissions recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 6.40 million in 2011.
- What is the lowest nitrous oxide emissions recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 187,817 in 1850.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for nitrous oxide emissions?
- Zimbabwe ranks 82nd out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is nitrous oxide emissions rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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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