South Sudan vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture
South Sudan
17.84 million tonnes
in 2023
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
20.12 million tonnes
in 2023
South Sudan rank
26th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
23rd
Nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture over time
- South Sudan
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland currently reports 20.12 million tonnes against 17.84 million tonnes in South Sudan, a difference of 2.28 million tonnes.
That makes United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's figure about 1.1 times South Sudan's.
Across all 34 years both countries report, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has been ahead every year.
South Sudan ranks 26th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 23rd of 193 countries.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Sudan | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 13.63 million tonnes | 25.31 million tonnes | 11.69 million tonnes | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2000s | 17.05 million tonnes | 22.09 million tonnes | 5.04 million tonnes | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2010s | 17.91 million tonnes | 21.26 million tonnes | 3.35 million tonnes | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2020s | 18.04 million tonnes | 20.59 million tonnes | 2.55 million tonnes | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture, South Sudan or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, at 20.12 million tonnes against 17.84 million tonnes in South Sudan as of 2023.
- What is the difference in nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture between South Sudan and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 2.28 million tonnes, with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Sudan and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do South Sudan and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture?
- South Sudan ranks 26th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 23rd of 193 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as Nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Emissions are measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents.