Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Indirect emissions (N2O that) in Africa
Africa: Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Indirect emissions (N2O that) was 11.19 kt in 2050. ◆ Volatile
Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Indirect emissions (N2O that) in Africa, 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) in Africa is 11.19 kt, measured in 2050. That is the highest value across all 65 years on record.
Over the whole period, nutrient nitrogen n (total) — indirect emissions (n2o that) in Africa peaked at 11.19 kt in 2050 and was at its lowest, 0.5546 kt, in 1961.
That places Africa 15th 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) in Africa, year by year
| Year | kt | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.5546 kt | — |
| 1962 | 0.5975 kt | +7.7% |
| 1963 | 0.6984 kt | +16.9% |
| 1964 | 0.8027 kt | +14.9% |
| 1965 | 0.8796 kt | +9.6% |
| 1966 | 0.857 kt | -2.6% |
| 1967 | 0.9448 kt | +10.2% |
| 1968 | 1.06 kt | +12.6% |
| 1969 | 1.15 kt | +8.5% |
| 1970 | 1.31 kt | +13.9% |
| 1971 | 1.5 kt | +14.0% |
| 1972 | 1.66 kt | +10.9% |
| 1973 | 1.66 kt | -0.2% |
| 1974 | 1.69 kt | +1.6% |
| 1975 | 1.93 kt | +14.5% |
| 1976 | 2.03 kt | +5.3% |
| 1977 | 2.07 kt | +1.8% |
| 1978 | 2.17 kt | +4.8% |
| 1979 | 2.34 kt | +7.8% |
| 1980 | 2.76 kt | +18.2% |
| 1981 | 2.94 kt | +6.4% |
| 1982 | 2.91 kt | -0.9% |
| 1983 | 2.7 kt | -7.4% |
| 1984 | 2.84 kt | +5.3% |
| 1985 | 2.98 kt | +5.1% |
| 1986 | 3.21 kt | +7.6% |
| 1987 | 3.06 kt | -4.6% |
| 1988 | 3.3 kt | +7.9% |
| 1989 | 3.19 kt | -3.5% |
| 1990 | 3.3 kt | +3.7% |
| 1991 | 3.24 kt | -2.0% |
| 1992 | 3.2 kt | -1.1% |
| 1993 | 3.59 kt | +12.2% |
| 1994 | 3.13 kt | -12.7% |
| 1995 | 3.33 kt | +6.1% |
| 1996 | 3.64 kt | +9.3% |
| 1997 | 3.55 kt | -2.4% |
| 1998 | 3.68 kt | +3.6% |
| 1999 | 3.79 kt | +3.1% |
| 2000 | 3.87 kt | +2.2% |
| 2001 | 3.91 kt | +1.0% |
| 2002 | 4.34 kt | +10.8% |
| 2003 | 4.16 kt | -4.1% |
| 2004 | 4.75 kt | +14.3% |
| 2005 | 4.6 kt | -3.3% |
| 2006 | 4.76 kt | +3.6% |
| 2007 | 4.34 kt | -8.8% |
| 2008 | 4.46 kt | +2.8% |
| 2009 | 4.53 kt | +1.4% |
| 2010 | 5.12 kt | +13.2% |
| 2011 | 4.95 kt | -3.2% |
| 2012 | 4.94 kt | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 5.25 kt | +6.3% |
| 2014 | 5.39 kt | +2.7% |
| 2015 | 5.4 kt | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 5.98 kt | +10.7% |
| 2017 | 6.96 kt | +16.3% |
| 2018 | 6.67 kt | -4.1% |
| 2019 | 6.74 kt | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 7.93 kt | +17.7% |
| 2021 | 7.29 kt | -8.0% |
| 2022 | 6.47 kt | -11.3% |
| 2023 | 7.03 kt | +8.8% |
| 2030 | 7.5 kt | +6.7% |
| 2050 | 11.19 kt | +49.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.8392 kt | 0.5546 kt | 1.15 kt | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.84 kt | 1.31 kt | 2.34 kt | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.99 kt | 2.7 kt | 3.3 kt | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.44 kt | 3.13 kt | 3.79 kt | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.37 kt | 3.87 kt | 4.76 kt | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.74 kt | 4.94 kt | 6.96 kt | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.18 kt | 6.47 kt | 7.93 kt | 4 |
| 2030s | 7.5 kt | 7.5 kt | 7.5 kt | 1 |
| 2050s | 11.19 kt | 11.19 kt | 11.19 kt | 1 |
Countries ranked near Africa
- 12 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 0.0578 kt compare
- 12 Mexico 3.11 kt compare
- 13 Egypt 2.87 kt compare
- 13 Melanesia 0.0434 kt compare
- 14 Argentina 2.8 kt compare
- 14 Lao People's Democratic Republic 0.037 kt compare
- 15 Germany 2.68 kt compare
- 15 Republic of Moldova 0.034 kt compare
- 16 Democratic Republic of the Congo 0.0181 kt compare
- 16 Russian Federation 2.52 kt compare
- 17 Thailand 2.48 kt compare
- 17 Polynesia 0.0008 kt compare
- 18 Micronesia (Federated States of) 0.0001 kt compare
- 18 Timor-Leste 0.0001 kt compare
- 18 Australia and New Zealand 2.22 kt compare
- 18 Micronesia 0.0001 kt compare
More climate change data for Africa
- 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)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 1,934 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is nutrient nitrogen n (total) — indirect emissions (n2o that) in Africa?
- Nutrient nitrogen n (total) — indirect emissions (n2o that) in Africa was 11.19 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) recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 11.19 kt in 2050.
- What is the lowest nutrient nitrogen n (total) — indirect emissions (n2o that) recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.5546 kt in 1961.
- How does Africa rank for nutrient nitrogen n (total) — indirect emissions (n2o that)?
- 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 volatilises) (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).