How does Greenland rank for nutrient nitrogen n (total) — indirect emissions (n2o that leaches)?

Greenland ranks 190th out of 218 countries with data for 2050.

Where does this Greenland 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.

Nutrient nitrogen N: Indirect emissions (N2O that leaches) in Greenland

Name: Nutrient nitrogen N: Indirect emissions (N2O that leaches) in Greenland
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

Greenland: Nutrient nitrogen N: Indirect emissions (N2O that leaches) was 0.0005 kt in 2050. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2050)

0.0005 kt

World rank

190th

of 218 countries

All-time high

0.0009 kt

in 2008

All-time low

0 kt

in 1961

Years of data

1961–2050

Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Indirect emissions (N2O that leaches) in Greenland, 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 Greenland stood at 0.0005 kt.

Over the whole period, nutrient nitrogen n (total) — indirect emissions (n2o that leaches) in Greenland peaked at 0.0009 kt in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0 kt, in 1961.

Greenland ranks 190th of 218 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Nutrient nitrogen N: Indirect emissions (N2O that leaches) in Greenland, year by year

Annual values for Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Indirect emissions (N2O that leaches) (Synthetic fertilizers) in Greenland, 1961 to 2050.
Year	kt	Change
1961	0 kt	—
1962	0 kt	—
1963	0 kt	—
1964	0 kt	—
1965	0 kt	—
1966	0 kt	—
1967	0 kt	—
1968	0 kt	—
1969	0 kt	—
1970	0 kt	—
1971	0 kt	—
1972	0 kt	—
1973	0 kt	—
1974	0 kt	—
1975	0 kt	—
1976	0 kt	—
1977	0 kt	—
1978	0 kt	—
1979	0 kt	—
1980	0 kt	—
1981	0 kt	—
1982	0 kt	—
1983	0 kt	—
1984	0 kt	—
1985	0 kt	—
1986	0 kt	—
1987	0 kt	—
1988	0 kt	—
1989	0 kt	—
1990	0 kt	—
1991	0 kt	—
1992	0 kt	—
1993	0 kt	—
1994	0 kt	—
1995	0 kt	—
1996	0 kt	—
1997	0 kt	—
1998	0 kt	—
1999	0 kt	—
2000	0 kt	—
2001	0 kt	—
2002	0.0003 kt	—
2003	0.0003 kt	+0.0%
2004	0.0003 kt	+0.0%
2005	0.0004 kt	+33.3%
2006	0.0005 kt	+25.0%
2007	0.0003 kt	-40.0%
2008	0.0009 kt	+200.0%
2009	0.0004 kt	-55.6%
2010	0.0003 kt	-25.0%
2011	0.0001 kt	-66.7%
2012	0.0004 kt	+300.0%
2013	0.0001 kt	-75.0%
2014	0.0002 kt	+100.0%
2015	0.0001 kt	-50.0%
2016	0.0002 kt	+100.0%
2017	0.0001 kt	-50.0%
2018	0.0001 kt	+0.0%
2019	0.0001 kt	+0.0%
2020	0.0001 kt	+0.0%
2021	0.0001 kt	+0.0%
2022	0.0001 kt	+0.0%
2023	0.0001 kt	+0.0%
2030	0.0005 kt	+400.0%
2050	0.0005 kt	+0.0%

Greenland compared with similar countries

Greenland's 0.0005 kt is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.1906 kt, 0% of the median. (61 countries reporting)
Greenland's 0.0005 kt is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.4269 kt, 0% of the median. (45 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Nutrient nitrogen N: Indirect emissions (N2O that leaches) in Greenland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

Year	Change	From	To
2030	+400.0%	0.0001 kt	0.0005 kt
2012	+300.0%	0.0001 kt	0.0004 kt

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	0 kt	0 kt	0 kt	9
1970s	0 kt	0 kt	0 kt	10
1980s	0 kt	0 kt	0 kt	10
1990s	0 kt	0 kt	0 kt	10
2000s	0.0003 kt	0 kt	0.0009 kt	10
2010s	0.0002 kt	0.0001 kt	0.0004 kt	10
2020s	0.0001 kt	0.0001 kt	0.0001 kt	4
2030s	0.0005 kt	0.0005 kt	0.0005 kt	1
2050s	0.0005 kt	0.0005 kt	0.0005 kt	1

Countries ranked near Greenland

187 Brunei Darussalam 0.0009 kt compare
188 Congo 0.0008 kt compare
189 Maldives 0.0007 kt compare
190 Cabo Verde 0.0005 kt compare
190 Grenada 0.0005 kt compare
190 Sao Tome and Principe 0.0005 kt compare

See the full ranking of 252 places →

More climate change data for Greenland

Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 148,208 kg (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 0.8215 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 0.8215 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.0031 kt (2050)
Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions (CO2eq) 0.8215 kt (2050)
Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 0.8215 kt (2050)
Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions 0.0031 kt (2050)
Synthetic Fertilizers — Direct emissions 0.0023 kt (2050)
Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Indirect emissions (N2O that) 0.0002 kt (2050)
Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers 0.0023 kt (2050)

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Frequently asked questions

What is nutrient nitrogen n (total) — indirect emissions (n2o that leaches) in Greenland?: Nutrient nitrogen n (total) — indirect emissions (n2o that leaches) in Greenland was 0.0005 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 Greenland?: The highest recorded value was 0.0009 kt in 2008.
What is the lowest nutrient nitrogen n (total) — indirect emissions (n2o that leaches) recorded in Greenland?: The lowest recorded value was 0 kt in 1961.
How does Greenland rank for nutrient nitrogen n (total) — indirect emissions (n2o that leaches)?: Greenland ranks 190th out of 218 countries with data for 2050.
Where does this Greenland 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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Indicator: Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Indirect emissions (N2O that leaches) (Synthetic fertilizers)
Unit: kt
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 252 places, 14,463 data points, 1961–2050
Last refreshed: 24 October 2026

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).