FAOSTAT data estimates nitrous oxide emissions from agricultural land in kilotonnes for over 200 countries and territories. The dataset provides annual totals from 1961 to 2019, with projections to 2030 and 2050 for some categories, compiled by the Food and Agriculture Organization using IPCC Tier 1 methodology. It is updated annually.
Use Cases
- Analyze trends in `N2O` emissions by `country` over the 1961-2019 time series to identify top contributors.
- Model future `N2O` emission scenarios for 2030 and 2050 using provided projection data.
- Calculate aggregate `CO2eq` totals by applying IPCC AR5 global warming potentials to `CH4`, `N2O`, and `CO2` values.
- Compare emissions from different agricultural activities like crop production and livestock management across nations.
Strengths
- Global coverage for over 200 countries and territories.
- Long temporal coverage from 1961 to 2019 with future projections.
- Data computed using standardized IPCC Tier 1 guidelines for consistency.
- Annual updates ensure ongoing relevance.
Limitations
- Specific column names and row counts are not disclosed.
- Methodology is at Tier 1, which may be less detailed than higher-tier national inventories.
- Projections to 2030 and 2050 are not available for all emission categories.
Provenance
- Source
- FAOSTAT (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, by country.