Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Indirect emissions (N2O that leaches) in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa: Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Indirect emissions (N2O that leaches) was 15.1 kt in 2050. ◆ Volatile
Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Indirect emissions (N2O that leaches) in Sub-Saharan 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 Sub-Saharan Africa stood at 15.1 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 Sub-Saharan Africa peaked at 15.1 kt in 2050 and was at its lowest, 0.4013 kt, in 1961.
That places Sub-Saharan Africa 19th out of 33 groups with data for 2050, putting it 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 Sub-Saharan Africa, year by year
| Year | kt | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.4013 kt | — |
| 1962 | 0.4578 kt | +14.1% |
| 1963 | 0.5403 kt | +18.0% |
| 1964 | 0.678 kt | +25.5% |
| 1965 | 0.7502 kt | +10.6% |
| 1966 | 0.7793 kt | +3.9% |
| 1967 | 0.9505 kt | +22.0% |
| 1968 | 1 kt | +5.4% |
| 1969 | 1.08 kt | +7.6% |
| 1970 | 1.33 kt | +23.1% |
| 1971 | 1.59 kt | +19.6% |
| 1972 | 1.72 kt | +8.6% |
| 1973 | 1.69 kt | -1.8% |
| 1974 | 1.74 kt | +2.7% |
| 1975 | 2.04 kt | +17.2% |
| 1976 | 2.17 kt | +6.5% |
| 1977 | 2.35 kt | +8.1% |
| 1978 | 2.48 kt | +5.7% |
| 1979 | 2.67 kt | +7.6% |
| 1980 | 3.23 kt | +21.1% |
| 1981 | 3.53 kt | +9.2% |
| 1982 | 3.29 kt | -6.9% |
| 1983 | 2.92 kt | -11.1% |
| 1984 | 3.04 kt | +4.2% |
| 1985 | 3.06 kt | +0.6% |
| 1986 | 3.01 kt | -1.7% |
| 1987 | 2.91 kt | -3.4% |
| 1988 | 3.32 kt | +14.1% |
| 1989 | 3.38 kt | +1.9% |
| 1990 | 3.5 kt | +3.6% |
| 1991 | 3.46 kt | -1.3% |
| 1992 | 3.5 kt | +1.1% |
| 1993 | 3.75 kt | +7.3% |
| 1994 | 3.43 kt | -8.6% |
| 1995 | 3.12 kt | -9.1% |
| 1996 | 3.63 kt | +16.6% |
| 1997 | 3.51 kt | -3.2% |
| 1998 | 3.52 kt | +0.1% |
| 1999 | 3.69 kt | +4.8% |
| 2000 | 3.58 kt | -2.9% |
| 2001 | 3.54 kt | -1.1% |
| 2002 | 4.21 kt | +18.9% |
| 2003 | 3.85 kt | -8.5% |
| 2004 | 4.04 kt | +5.0% |
| 2005 | 3.99 kt | -1.2% |
| 2006 | 4.51 kt | +12.9% |
| 2007 | 4.03 kt | -10.7% |
| 2008 | 4.39 kt | +9.1% |
| 2009 | 4.45 kt | +1.3% |
| 2010 | 5.58 kt | +25.5% |
| 2011 | 5.19 kt | -7.1% |
| 2012 | 5.83 kt | +12.5% |
| 2013 | 6.35 kt | +8.9% |
| 2014 | 6.62 kt | +4.1% |
| 2015 | 6.14 kt | -7.2% |
| 2016 | 7.25 kt | +18.0% |
| 2017 | 8.93 kt | +23.2% |
| 2018 | 8.52 kt | -4.6% |
| 2019 | 9.07 kt | +6.5% |
| 2020 | 10.84 kt | +19.5% |
| 2021 | 9.76 kt | -10.0% |
| 2022 | 8.17 kt | -16.3% |
| 2023 | 9.55 kt | +16.9% |
| 2030 | 8.91 kt | -6.8% |
| 2050 | 15.1 kt | +69.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.7375 kt | 0.4013 kt | 1.08 kt | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.98 kt | 1.33 kt | 2.67 kt | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.17 kt | 2.91 kt | 3.53 kt | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.51 kt | 3.12 kt | 3.75 kt | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.06 kt | 3.54 kt | 4.51 kt | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.95 kt | 5.19 kt | 9.07 kt | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.58 kt | 8.17 kt | 10.84 kt | 4 |
| 2030s | 8.91 kt | 8.91 kt | 8.91 kt | 1 |
| 2050s | 15.1 kt | 15.1 kt | 15.1 kt | 1 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa
- 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
- 19 Australia 4.59 kt compare
- 19 Timor-Leste 0.0002 kt compare
- 20 Micronesia (Federated States of) 0.0001 kt compare
- 20 Philippines 4.34 kt compare
- 21 Poland 3.71 kt compare
- 22 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 3.56 kt compare
More climate change data for Sub-Saharan Africa
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 4.27 billion kg (2050)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Indirect emissions (N2O that) 6.71 kt (2050)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers 67.1 kt (2050)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers 88.91 kt (2050)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers 4.27 billion kg (2050)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Nitrogen fertilizer content applied 427.00 million kg (2050)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Nitrogen fertilizer content applied 1.28 billion kg (2050)
- All Crops — Burning crop residues 137.43 kt (2050)
- All Crops — Burning crop residues 3.56 kt (2050)
- All Crops — Burning crop residues 50.90 million t (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is nutrient nitrogen n (total) — indirect emissions (n2o that leaches) in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Nutrient nitrogen n (total) — indirect emissions (n2o that leaches) in Sub-Saharan Africa was 15.1 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 Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 15.1 kt in 2050.
- What is the lowest nutrient nitrogen n (total) — indirect emissions (n2o that leaches) recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.4013 kt in 1961.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa rank for nutrient nitrogen n (total) — indirect emissions (n2o that leaches)?
- Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 19th out of 33 groups with data for 2050.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan 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).