Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes in Democratic Republic of Congo

Democratic Republic of Congo: Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes was 3.59 Mt CO2e in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
3.59 Mt CO2e
Change on year
up 6.7%
World rank
15th
of 203 countries
All-time high
7.64 Mt CO2e
in 1993
All-time low
0.1576 Mt CO2e
in 1971
Years of data
55
1970–2024

Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1970–2024

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Source: EDGAR (Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research) Community GHG Database, Joint Research Centre (JRC) - European Commission. Measured in Mt CO2e.

Analysis

In 2024, nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from industrial processes in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 3.59 Mt CO2e.

That represents a change of up 6.7% on the previous year and down 1.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from industrial processes in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 7.64 Mt CO2e in 1993 and was at its lowest, 0.1576 Mt CO2e, in 1971.

That places Democratic Republic of Congo 15th out of 203 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 0.1708 Mt CO2e 0.1576 Mt CO2e 0.1891 Mt CO2e 10
1980s 4.68 Mt CO2e 0.1925 Mt CO2e 7.46 Mt CO2e 10
1990s 4.93 Mt CO2e 3.58 Mt CO2e 7.64 Mt CO2e 10
2000s 3.88 Mt CO2e 3.04 Mt CO2e 6.36 Mt CO2e 10
2010s 3.72 Mt CO2e 3.56 Mt CO2e 3.92 Mt CO2e 10
2020s 3.68 Mt CO2e 3.36 Mt CO2e 3.92 Mt CO2e 5

Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo

  1. 12 Belgium 4.42 Mt CO2e compare
  2. 13 Germany 4.36 Mt CO2e compare
  3. 14 Saudi Arabia 3.98 Mt CO2e compare
  4. 16 Canada 3.58 Mt CO2e compare
  5. 17 Zambia 3.23 Mt CO2e compare
  6. 18 South Africa 2.92 Mt CO2e compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from industrial processes in Democratic Republic of Congo?
Nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from industrial processes in Democratic Republic of Congo was 3.59 Mt CO2e in 2024, according to EDGAR (Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research) Community GHG Database, Joint Research Centre (JRC) - European Commission.
What is the highest nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from industrial processes recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
The highest recorded value was 7.64 Mt CO2e in 1993.
What is the lowest nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from industrial processes recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
The lowest recorded value was 0.1576 Mt CO2e in 1971.
How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from industrial processes?
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 15th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
Is nitrous oxide (n2o) emissions from industrial processes rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
Over the last ten years it is down 1.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
The figures come from EDGAR (Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research) Community GHG Database, Joint Research Centre (JRC) - European Commission, published as part of Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e)
Unit
Mt CO2e
Source
EDGAR (Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research) Community GHG Database, Joint Research Centre (JRC) - European Commission
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
250 places, 13,750 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed

A measure of annual emissions of nitrous oxide (N2O), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from industrial processes including IPCC 2006 codes 2.A.1 Cement production, 2.A.2 Lime production, 2.A.3 Glass Production, 2.A.4 Other Process Uses of Carbonates, 2.B Chemical Industry, 2.C Metal Industry, 2.D Non-Energy Products from Fuels and Solvent Use, 2.E Electronics Industry, 2.F Product Uses as Substitutes for Ozone Depleting Substances, 2.G Other Product Manufacture and Use and 5.A Indirect N2O emissions from the atmospheric deposition of nitrogen in NOx and NH3). The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).