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

Mauritania ranks 159th out of 218 countries with data for 2050.

Where does this Mauritania 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 Mauritania

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

Mauritania: Nutrient nitrogen N: Indirect emissions (N2O that leaches) was 0.0179 kt in 2050. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2050)

0.0179 kt

World rank

159th

of 218 countries

All-time high

0.0218 kt

in 1992

All-time low

0 kt

in 1961

Years of data

1961–2050

Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Indirect emissions (N2O that leaches) in Mauritania, 1961–2050

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kt.

Analysis

The most recent figure for nutrient nitrogen n (total) — indirect emissions (n2o that leaches) in Mauritania is 0.0179 kt, measured in 2050.

Over the whole period, nutrient nitrogen n (total) — indirect emissions (n2o that leaches) in Mauritania peaked at 0.0218 kt in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0 kt, in 1961.

Mauritania ranks 159th of 218 countries 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: Indirect emissions (N2O that leaches) in Mauritania, year by year

Annual values for Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Indirect emissions (N2O that leaches) (Synthetic fertilizers) in Mauritania, 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	0.0006 kt	—
1974	0.0013 kt	+116.7%
1975	0.0039 kt	+200.0%
1976	0.0018 kt	-53.8%
1977	0.0067 kt	+272.2%
1978	0.0067 kt	+0.0%
1979	0.0042 kt	-37.3%
1980	0.0014 kt	-66.7%
1981	0 kt	-100.0%
1982	0 kt	—
1983	0.0016 kt	—
1984	0.0016 kt	+0.0%
1985	0.0068 kt	+325.0%
1986	0.0032 kt	-52.9%
1987	0.0032 kt	+0.0%
1988	0.0071 kt	+121.9%
1989	0.006 kt	-15.5%
1990	0.0124 kt	+106.7%
1991	0.0159 kt	+28.2%
1992	0.0218 kt	+37.1%
1993	0.0141 kt	-35.3%
1994	0.0141 kt	+0.0%
1995	0.0141 kt	+0.0%
1996	0.0177 kt	+25.5%
1997	0.0054 kt	-69.5%
1998	0.0064 kt	+18.5%
1999	0.0085 kt	+32.8%
2000	0 kt	-100.0%
2001	0.0103 kt	—
2002	0.0045 kt	-56.3%
2003	0.0052 kt	+15.6%
2004	0.0046 kt	-11.5%
2005	0.0059 kt	+28.3%
2006	0.0062 kt	+5.1%
2007	0.0032 kt	-48.4%
2008	0.0044 kt	+37.5%
2009	0.0044 kt	+0.0%
2010	0.0079 kt	+79.5%
2011	0.0049 kt	-38.0%
2012	0.0068 kt	+38.8%
2013	0.0081 kt	+19.1%
2014	0.008 kt	-1.2%
2015	0.0067 kt	-16.2%
2016	0.0095 kt	+41.8%
2017	0.0117 kt	+23.2%
2018	0.0117 kt	+0.0%
2019	0.0121 kt	+3.4%
2020	0.0137 kt	+13.2%
2021	0.01 kt	-27.0%
2022	0.0068 kt	-32.0%
2023	0.0068 kt	+0.0%
2030	0.0077 kt	+13.2%
2050	0.0179 kt	+132.5%

Mauritania compared with similar countries

Mauritania's 0.0179 kt is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.0698 kt, 26% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Mauritania's 0.0179 kt is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.0583 kt, 31% of the median. (44 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Nutrient nitrogen N: Indirect emissions (N2O that leaches) in Mauritania 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
1985	+325.0%	0.0016 kt	0.0068 kt

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	0 kt	0 kt	0 kt	9
1970s	0.0025 kt	0 kt	0.0067 kt	10
1980s	0.0031 kt	0 kt	0.0071 kt	10
1990s	0.013 kt	0.0054 kt	0.0218 kt	10
2000s	0.0049 kt	0 kt	0.0103 kt	10
2010s	0.0087 kt	0.0049 kt	0.0121 kt	10
2020s	0.0093 kt	0.0068 kt	0.0137 kt	4
2030s	0.0077 kt	0.0077 kt	0.0077 kt	1
2050s	0.0179 kt	0.0179 kt	0.0179 kt	1

Countries ranked near Mauritania

156 Belize 0.0205 kt compare
157 Namibia 0.02 kt compare
158 Oman 0.018 kt compare
160 Sierra Leone 0.0129 kt compare
161 Bhutan 0.0095 kt compare
161 Guinea-Bissau 0.0095 kt compare

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More climate change data for Mauritania

Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 5.05 million kg (2050)
Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 13,025 kt (2050)
Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 3,939 kt (2050)
Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 9,086 kt (2050)
Emissions from livestock — Emissions 14.87 kt (2050)
Emissions from livestock — Emissions 324.5 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 339.5 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 60.39 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 279.11 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.2279 kt (2050)

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Frequently asked questions

What is nutrient nitrogen n (total) — indirect emissions (n2o that leaches) in Mauritania?: Nutrient nitrogen n (total) — indirect emissions (n2o that leaches) in Mauritania was 0.0179 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 Mauritania?: The highest recorded value was 0.0218 kt in 1992.
What is the lowest nutrient nitrogen n (total) — indirect emissions (n2o that leaches) recorded in Mauritania?: The lowest recorded value was 0 kt in 1961.
How does Mauritania rank for nutrient nitrogen n (total) — indirect emissions (n2o that leaches)?: Mauritania ranks 159th out of 218 countries with data for 2050.
Where does this Mauritania 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).