Global Nitrous Oxide Emissions From Crop Residues 1961-2019

Nitrous oxide emissions data from crop residues, estimated for countries worldwide. The dataset provides annual estimates from 1961 to 2019, with projections to 2030 and 2050 for some categories, compiled by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAOSTAT). Data are calculated using IPCC Tier 1 methodology and updated yearly.

Use Cases

• Model national N2O emissions trends from crop residues using country and year fields.
• Analyze the contribution of crop residue management to total agricultural emissions using the kilotonne emission values.
• Benchmark country-level emissions against IPCC guidelines using the Tier 1 computation methodology.
• Project future emissions scenarios for 2030 and 2050 based on historical time-series data.

Strengths

• Global country coverage for spatial analysis.
• Long temporal coverage from 1961 to 2019, spanning nearly 60 years.
• Includes future projections for 2030 and 2050 for forward-looking analysis.
• Annual updates ensure periodic data refresh.

Limitations

• Uses IPCC Tier 1 methodology, which is less detailed than higher-tier approaches.
• Projection data availability is inconsistent across emission categories.
• Specific row count and sample size are unknown, limiting reproducibility assessment.

Provenance

Source

FAOSTAT Emissions Totals domain, published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

Collection Method

Computed at Tier 1 of the IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories.

Time Range

1961–2019 with projections for 2030 and 2050 for some categories.

Freshness

Updated annually.

Geography

Global coverage by country.