The countries that constitute the European Union (EU-27) are the largest nitrous oxide (N2O) emitters in history, having released the equivalent of 25.88 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide (GtCO2e) since 1850. The United States ranks second, with cumulative emissions of 23.5 GtCO2e. Combined, Germany and France account for more than one-third of historical nitrous oxide emissions from EU-27 countries. While China is the third-largest N2O emitter historically, it is now the biggest nitrous oxide emitter annually.
Nitrous oxide is a powerful greenhouse gas with a global warming potential 300 times greater than carbon dioxide.
Cumulative nitrous oxide (N₂O) emissions in major economies worldwide from 1851 to 2022
(in billion metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent)
Figures were calculated by Statista according to the values provided by the source.
Includes nitrous oxide emissions from fossil fuels, industry and agricultural sources.
Nitrous oxide emissions are measured in metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e), so are weighted for its 100-year global warming potential value.
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