Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Indirect emissions (N2O that) in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa: Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Indirect emissions (N2O that) was 6.71 kt in 2050. ◆ Volatile
Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Indirect emissions (N2O that) 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) in Sub-Saharan Africa stood at 6.71 kt. That is the highest value across all 65 years on record.
Over the whole period, nutrient nitrogen n (total) — indirect emissions (n2o that) in Sub-Saharan Africa peaked at 6.71 kt in 2050 and was at its lowest, 0.1783 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) in Sub-Saharan Africa, year by year
| Year | kt | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.1783 kt | — |
| 1962 | 0.2035 kt | +14.1% |
| 1963 | 0.2401 kt | +18.0% |
| 1964 | 0.3013 kt | +25.5% |
| 1965 | 0.3334 kt | +10.7% |
| 1966 | 0.3464 kt | +3.9% |
| 1967 | 0.4224 kt | +21.9% |
| 1968 | 0.4454 kt | +5.4% |
| 1969 | 0.4792 kt | +7.6% |
| 1970 | 0.5902 kt | +23.2% |
| 1971 | 0.7059 kt | +19.6% |
| 1972 | 0.7664 kt | +8.6% |
| 1973 | 0.7528 kt | -1.8% |
| 1974 | 0.7732 kt | +2.7% |
| 1975 | 0.9063 kt | +17.2% |
| 1976 | 0.9649 kt | +6.5% |
| 1977 | 1.04 kt | +8.1% |
| 1978 | 1.1 kt | +5.7% |
| 1979 | 1.19 kt | +7.6% |
| 1980 | 1.44 kt | +21.1% |
| 1981 | 1.57 kt | +9.2% |
| 1982 | 1.46 kt | -6.9% |
| 1983 | 1.3 kt | -11.1% |
| 1984 | 1.35 kt | +4.2% |
| 1985 | 1.36 kt | +0.6% |
| 1986 | 1.34 kt | -1.7% |
| 1987 | 1.29 kt | -3.4% |
| 1988 | 1.47 kt | +14.1% |
| 1989 | 1.5 kt | +1.9% |
| 1990 | 1.56 kt | +3.6% |
| 1991 | 1.54 kt | -1.3% |
| 1992 | 1.55 kt | +1.1% |
| 1993 | 1.67 kt | +7.3% |
| 1994 | 1.52 kt | -8.6% |
| 1995 | 1.38 kt | -9.1% |
| 1996 | 1.61 kt | +16.6% |
| 1997 | 1.56 kt | -3.2% |
| 1998 | 1.56 kt | +0.1% |
| 1999 | 1.64 kt | +4.8% |
| 2000 | 1.59 kt | -2.9% |
| 2001 | 1.57 kt | -1.1% |
| 2002 | 1.87 kt | +18.9% |
| 2003 | 1.71 kt | -8.5% |
| 2004 | 1.8 kt | +5.0% |
| 2005 | 1.77 kt | -1.2% |
| 2006 | 2 kt | +12.9% |
| 2007 | 1.79 kt | -10.7% |
| 2008 | 1.95 kt | +9.1% |
| 2009 | 1.98 kt | +1.3% |
| 2010 | 2.48 kt | +25.5% |
| 2011 | 2.3 kt | -7.1% |
| 2012 | 2.59 kt | +12.5% |
| 2013 | 2.82 kt | +8.9% |
| 2014 | 2.94 kt | +4.1% |
| 2015 | 2.73 kt | -7.2% |
| 2016 | 3.22 kt | +18.0% |
| 2017 | 3.97 kt | +23.2% |
| 2018 | 3.78 kt | -4.6% |
| 2019 | 4.03 kt | +6.5% |
| 2020 | 4.82 kt | +19.5% |
| 2021 | 4.34 kt | -10.0% |
| 2022 | 3.63 kt | -16.3% |
| 2023 | 4.25 kt | +16.9% |
| 2030 | 3.96 kt | -6.8% |
| 2050 | 6.71 kt | +69.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.3278 kt | 0.1783 kt | 0.4792 kt | 9 |
| 1970s | 0.8793 kt | 0.5902 kt | 1.19 kt | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.41 kt | 1.29 kt | 1.57 kt | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.56 kt | 1.38 kt | 1.67 kt | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.8 kt | 1.57 kt | 2 kt | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.09 kt | 2.3 kt | 4.03 kt | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.26 kt | 3.63 kt | 4.82 kt | 4 |
| 2030s | 3.96 kt | 3.96 kt | 3.96 kt | 1 |
| 2050s | 6.71 kt | 6.71 kt | 6.71 kt | 1 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa
- 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
- 19 Australia 2.04 kt compare
- 20 Philippines 1.93 kt compare
- 21 Poland 1.65 kt compare
- 22 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1.58 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 leaches) 15.1 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) in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Nutrient nitrogen n (total) — indirect emissions (n2o that) in Sub-Saharan Africa was 6.71 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 Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 6.71 kt in 2050.
- What is the lowest nutrient nitrogen n (total) — indirect emissions (n2o that) recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1783 kt in 1961.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa rank for nutrient nitrogen n (total) — indirect emissions (n2o that)?
- 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 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).