Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Indirect emissions (N2O that leaches) in Africa
Africa: Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Indirect emissions (N2O that leaches) was 25.19 kt in 2050. ◆ Volatile
Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Indirect emissions (N2O that leaches) in Africa, 1961–2050
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kt.
Analysis
In 2050, nutrient nitrogen n (total) — indirect emissions (n2o that leaches) in Africa stood at 25.19 kt. That is the highest value across all 65 years on record.
Over the whole period, nutrient nitrogen n (total) — indirect emissions (n2o that leaches) in Africa peaked at 25.19 kt in 2050 and was at its lowest, 1.25 kt, in 1961.
Africa ranks 15th of 33 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Indirect emissions (N2O that leaches) in Africa, year by year
| Year | kt | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.25 kt | — |
| 1962 | 1.34 kt | +7.7% |
| 1963 | 1.57 kt | +16.9% |
| 1964 | 1.81 kt | +14.9% |
| 1965 | 1.98 kt | +9.6% |
| 1966 | 1.93 kt | -2.6% |
| 1967 | 2.13 kt | +10.3% |
| 1968 | 2.39 kt | +12.6% |
| 1969 | 2.6 kt | +8.5% |
| 1970 | 2.96 kt | +13.9% |
| 1971 | 3.37 kt | +14.0% |
| 1972 | 3.74 kt | +10.9% |
| 1973 | 3.74 kt | -0.2% |
| 1974 | 3.79 kt | +1.6% |
| 1975 | 4.34 kt | +14.5% |
| 1976 | 4.57 kt | +5.3% |
| 1977 | 4.66 kt | +1.8% |
| 1978 | 4.88 kt | +4.8% |
| 1979 | 5.26 kt | +7.8% |
| 1980 | 6.21 kt | +18.2% |
| 1981 | 6.61 kt | +6.4% |
| 1982 | 6.55 kt | -0.9% |
| 1983 | 6.07 kt | -7.4% |
| 1984 | 6.39 kt | +5.3% |
| 1985 | 6.71 kt | +5.1% |
| 1986 | 7.22 kt | +7.6% |
| 1987 | 6.89 kt | -4.6% |
| 1988 | 7.43 kt | +7.9% |
| 1989 | 7.17 kt | -3.5% |
| 1990 | 7.43 kt | +3.7% |
| 1991 | 7.28 kt | -2.0% |
| 1992 | 7.2 kt | -1.1% |
| 1993 | 8.08 kt | +12.2% |
| 1994 | 7.05 kt | -12.7% |
| 1995 | 7.48 kt | +6.1% |
| 1996 | 8.18 kt | +9.3% |
| 1997 | 7.98 kt | -2.4% |
| 1998 | 8.27 kt | +3.6% |
| 1999 | 8.53 kt | +3.1% |
| 2000 | 8.71 kt | +2.2% |
| 2001 | 8.8 kt | +1.0% |
| 2002 | 9.76 kt | +10.8% |
| 2003 | 9.35 kt | -4.1% |
| 2004 | 10.7 kt | +14.3% |
| 2005 | 10.34 kt | -3.3% |
| 2006 | 10.71 kt | +3.6% |
| 2007 | 9.77 kt | -8.8% |
| 2008 | 10.04 kt | +2.8% |
| 2009 | 10.18 kt | +1.4% |
| 2010 | 11.52 kt | +13.2% |
| 2011 | 11.15 kt | -3.2% |
| 2012 | 11.11 kt | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 11.81 kt | +6.3% |
| 2014 | 12.12 kt | +2.7% |
| 2015 | 12.16 kt | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 13.46 kt | +10.7% |
| 2017 | 15.65 kt | +16.3% |
| 2018 | 15.01 kt | -4.1% |
| 2019 | 15.16 kt | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 17.84 kt | +17.7% |
| 2021 | 16.41 kt | -8.0% |
| 2022 | 14.55 kt | -11.3% |
| 2023 | 15.82 kt | +8.8% |
| 2030 | 16.88 kt | +6.7% |
| 2050 | 25.19 kt | +49.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.89 kt | 1.25 kt | 2.6 kt | 9 |
| 1970s | 4.13 kt | 2.96 kt | 5.26 kt | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.73 kt | 6.07 kt | 7.43 kt | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.75 kt | 7.05 kt | 8.53 kt | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.84 kt | 8.71 kt | 10.71 kt | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.91 kt | 11.11 kt | 15.65 kt | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.16 kt | 14.55 kt | 17.84 kt | 4 |
| 2030s | 16.88 kt | 16.88 kt | 16.88 kt | 1 |
| 2050s | 25.19 kt | 25.19 kt | 25.19 kt | 1 |
Countries ranked near Africa
- 12 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 0.13 kt compare
- 12 Mexico 7 kt compare
- 13 Egypt 6.46 kt compare
- 13 Melanesia 0.0977 kt compare
- 14 Argentina 6.3 kt compare
- 14 Lao People's Democratic Republic 0.0832 kt compare
- 15 Germany 6.02 kt compare
- 15 Republic of Moldova 0.0765 kt compare
- 16 Democratic Republic of the Congo 0.0408 kt compare
- 16 Russian Federation 5.67 kt compare
- 17 Thailand 5.59 kt compare
- 17 Polynesia 0.0019 kt compare
- 18 Australia and New Zealand 4.99 kt compare
- 18 Micronesia 0.0003 kt compare
More climate change data for Africa
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 7.12 billion kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 778,093 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 263,963 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 514,131 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 996.09 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 18,362 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 114,526 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 60,368 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 54,158 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 227.81 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is nutrient nitrogen n (total) — indirect emissions (n2o that leaches) in Africa?
- Nutrient nitrogen n (total) — indirect emissions (n2o that leaches) in Africa was 25.19 kt in 2050, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest nutrient nitrogen n (total) — indirect emissions (n2o that leaches) recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 25.19 kt in 2050.
- What is the lowest nutrient nitrogen n (total) — indirect emissions (n2o that leaches) recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.25 kt in 1961.
- How does Africa rank for nutrient nitrogen n (total) — indirect emissions (n2o that leaches)?
- Africa ranks 15th out of 33 groups with data for 2050.
- Where does this Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Indirect emissions (N2O that leaches) (Synthetic fertilizers). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The FAOSTAT domain on Emissions from Crops provides estimates of emissions associated with crop processes, namely 1) crop residues, 2) burning of crop residues, and 3) rice cultivation and the application of nitrogen (N) fertilizers, including mineral and chemical fertilizers, to soils. Estimates are computed at Tier 1 following the 2006 IPCC Guidelines for National greenhouse gas (GHG) Inventories (IPCC, 2006).