Nitrous Oxide Emissions from Pasture Manure by Country

FAOSTAT Emissions Totals provide nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions estimates from manure left on pasture. Data covers 1961–2019 with projections to 2030 and 2050 for some categories, computed using IPCC Tier 1 methodology. The database is maintained by the Food and Agriculture Organization and updated annually.

Use Cases

• Analyze trends in N2O emissions from pasture manure by country and year to assess agricultural climate impact.
• Model future emissions projections for 2030 and 2050 to inform national climate action plans.
• Compare emission levels across different countries using the kilotonne (kt) unit of measurement.
• Calculate aggregate CO2 equivalent emissions using global warming potentials from the IPCC AR5 report.

Strengths

• Global country-level coverage for the period 1961–2019.
• Includes future projections for 2030 and 2050 for some emission categories.
• Data computed using standardized IPCC Tier 1 guidelines ensuring methodological consistency.

Limitations

• Projections to 2030 and 2050 are not available for all emission categories.
• Tier 1 methodology is less detailed than higher-tier approaches, potentially affecting precision for specific national contexts.
• Sample data and specific row/column counts are unavailable for detailed assessment.

Provenance

Source

FAOSTAT Emissions Totals domain, 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.