Per capita nitrous oxide sector in North Korea
North Korea: Per capita nitrous oxide sector was 48.45 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
48.45
Change on year
up 7.2%
World rank
171st
of 193 countries
All-time high
236.6
in 1991
All-time low
45.2
in 2022
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Per capita nitrous oxide sector in North Korea, 1990–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, per capita nitrous oxide sector in North Korea stood at 48.45.
The figure is up 7.2% on the previous year and down 37.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, per capita nitrous oxide sector in North Korea peaked at 236.6 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 45.2, in 2022.
That places North Korea 171st out of 193 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Per capita nitrous oxide sector in North Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 236.36 | — |
| 1991 | 236.6 | +0.1% |
| 1992 | 228.04 | -3.6% |
| 1993 | 218.82 | -4.0% |
| 1994 | 129.05 | -41.0% |
| 1995 | 64.4 | -50.1% |
| 1996 | 53.28 | -17.3% |
| 1997 | 70.1 | +31.6% |
| 1998 | 70.78 | +1.0% |
| 1999 | 78.31 | +10.6% |
| 2000 | 81.97 | +4.7% |
| 2001 | 89.86 | +9.6% |
| 2002 | 64.73 | -28.0% |
| 2003 | 60.19 | -7.0% |
| 2004 | 71.33 | +18.5% |
| 2005 | 69.27 | -2.9% |
| 2006 | 75.03 | +8.3% |
| 2007 | 65.32 | -12.9% |
| 2008 | 66.63 | +2.0% |
| 2009 | 72.35 | +8.6% |
| 2010 | 78.04 | +7.9% |
| 2011 | 86.86 | +11.3% |
| 2012 | 77.34 | -11.0% |
| 2013 | 77.78 | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 72.3 | -7.0% |
| 2015 | 67.25 | -7.0% |
| 2016 | 74.71 | +11.1% |
| 2017 | 72.43 | -3.1% |
| 2018 | 83.3 | +15.0% |
| 2019 | 62.6 | -24.8% |
| 2020 | 52.8 | -15.7% |
| 2021 | 50.32 | -4.7% |
| 2022 | 45.2 | -10.2% |
| 2023 | 48.45 | +7.2% |
North Korea compared with similar countries
- North Korea's 48.45 is below the median for low income countries, which is 234.87, 21% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- North Korea's 48.45 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 171.85, 28% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 138.57 | 53.28 | 236.6 | 10 |
| 2000s | 71.67 | 60.19 | 89.86 | 10 |
| 2010s | 75.26 | 62.6 | 86.86 | 10 |
| 2020s | 49.19 | 45.2 | 52.8 | 4 |
Countries ranked near North Korea
More reference data data for North Korea
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Enteric Fermentation 91.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - IPCC Agriculture 245.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 8.66 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Manure Management 325.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3562 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 6,873 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Manure Management 11.62 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is per capita nitrous oxide sector in North Korea?
- Per capita nitrous oxide sector in North Korea was 48.45 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest per capita nitrous oxide sector recorded in North Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 236.6 in 1991.
- What is the lowest per capita nitrous oxide sector recorded in North Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 45.2 in 2022.
- How does North Korea rank for per capita nitrous oxide sector?
- North Korea ranks 171st out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is per capita nitrous oxide sector rising or falling in North Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Per capita nitrous oxide sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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