Open shrubland — Emissions (N2O), annual growth rate in Zambia
Zambia: Open shrubland — Emissions (N2O), annual growth rate was 123.44 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Open shrubland — Emissions (N2O), annual growth rate in Zambia, 1991–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, open shrubland — emissions (n2o), annual growth rate in Zambia stood at 123.44 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 494.7% on the previous year and up 925.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, open shrubland — emissions (n2o), annual growth rate in Zambia peaked at 435.87 % change on previous year in 1996 and was at its lowest, -95.61 % change on previous year, in 2000.
That places Zambia 13th out of 124 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Open shrubland — Emissions (N2O), annual growth rate in Zambia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1994 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1995 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1996 | 435.87 % change on previous year | — |
| 1997 | 3.81 % change on previous year | -99.1% |
| 1998 | 66.57 % change on previous year | +1649.3% |
| 1999 | -54.68 % change on previous year | -182.1% |
| 2000 | -95.61 % change on previous year | +74.9% |
| 2001 | 64.12 % change on previous year | -167.1% |
| 2002 | -1.4 % change on previous year | -102.2% |
| 2003 | -10.85 % change on previous year | +677.5% |
| 2004 | 1.59 % change on previous year | -114.6% |
| 2005 | -6.25 % change on previous year | -493.8% |
| 2006 | -37.78 % change on previous year | +504.4% |
| 2007 | 19.64 % change on previous year | -152.0% |
| 2008 | -26.12 % change on previous year | -233.0% |
| 2009 | -16.16 % change on previous year | -38.1% |
| 2010 | 72.29 % change on previous year | -547.3% |
| 2011 | -17.48 % change on previous year | -124.2% |
| 2012 | -11.02 % change on previous year | -37.0% |
| 2013 | 1.9 % change on previous year | -117.3% |
| 2014 | -14.95 % change on previous year | -885.0% |
| 2015 | 50.55 % change on previous year | -438.0% |
| 2016 | 17.52 % change on previous year | -65.3% |
| 2017 | -30.43 % change on previous year | -273.7% |
| 2018 | 37.5 % change on previous year | -223.2% |
| 2019 | 13.64 % change on previous year | -63.6% |
| 2020 | -52.57 % change on previous year | -485.5% |
| 2021 | 10.84 % change on previous year | -120.6% |
| 2022 | -42.39 % change on previous year | -490.9% |
| 2023 | 20.75 % change on previous year | -149.0% |
| 2024 | 123.44 % change on previous year | +494.7% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 123.44 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -100 % change on previous year. (33 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 123.44 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -92.9 % change on previous year. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 50.17 % change on previous year | -54.68 % change on previous year | 435.87 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | -10.88 % change on previous year | -95.61 % change on previous year | 64.12 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.95 % change on previous year | -30.43 % change on previous year | 72.29 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.01 % change on previous year | -52.57 % change on previous year | 123.44 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
More climate change data for Zambia
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 303.19 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 7,547 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,795 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 4,752 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 10.55 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 169.71 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 2,153 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,033 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 120.21 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 7.67 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is open shrubland — emissions (n2o), annual growth rate in Zambia?
- Open shrubland — emissions (n2o), annual growth rate in Zambia was 123.44 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest open shrubland — emissions (n2o), annual growth rate recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 435.87 % change on previous year in 1996.
- What is the lowest open shrubland — emissions (n2o), annual growth rate recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -95.61 % change on previous year in 2000.
- How does Zambia rank for open shrubland — emissions (n2o), annual growth rate?
- Zambia ranks 13th out of 124 countries with data for 2024.
- Is open shrubland — emissions (n2o), annual growth rate rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 925.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Open shrubland — Emissions (N2O), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Open shrubland — Emissions (N2O). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Open shrubland — Emissions Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Open shrubland — Emissions (N2O). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.