Nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture in Belarus
Belarus: Nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture was 13.55 million tonnes in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
13.55 million tonnes
Change on year
up 1.0%
World rank
33rd
of 193 countries
All-time high
17.85 million tonnes
in 1990
All-time low
12.32 million tonnes
in 2002
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture in Belarus, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture in Belarus stood at 13.55 million tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.0% on the previous year and down 3.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture in Belarus peaked at 17.85 million tonnes in 1990 and was at its lowest, 12.32 million tonnes, in 2002.
That places Belarus 33rd out of 193 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
Nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture in Belarus, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 17.85 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 16.80 million tonnes | -5.9% |
| 1992 | 13.57 million tonnes | -19.2% |
| 1993 | 13.28 million tonnes | -2.1% |
| 1994 | 12.81 million tonnes | -3.5% |
| 1995 | 12.80 million tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1996 | 12.80 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 12.84 million tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1998 | 12.77 million tonnes | -0.5% |
| 1999 | 12.76 million tonnes | -0.1% |
| 2000 | 12.63 million tonnes | -1.0% |
| 2001 | 12.62 million tonnes | -0.1% |
| 2002 | 12.32 million tonnes | -2.4% |
| 2003 | 12.55 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2004 | 12.73 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2005 | 13.04 million tonnes | +2.4% |
| 2006 | 13.45 million tonnes | +3.1% |
| 2007 | 13.33 million tonnes | -0.9% |
| 2008 | 13.78 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 2009 | 13.97 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2010 | 13.83 million tonnes | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 14.33 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 2012 | 14.22 million tonnes | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 14.02 million tonnes | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 13.65 million tonnes | -2.6% |
| 2015 | 13.58 million tonnes | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 12.89 million tonnes | -5.1% |
| 2017 | 13.25 million tonnes | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 13.12 million tonnes | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 13.13 million tonnes | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 13.49 million tonnes | +2.7% |
| 2021 | 13.19 million tonnes | -2.2% |
| 2022 | 13.42 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2023 | 13.55 million tonnes | +1.0% |
Belarus compared with similar countries
- Belarus's 13.55 million tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.82 million tonnes, 7.4× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Belarus's 13.55 million tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.65 million tonnes, 5.1× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 13.83 million tonnes | 12.76 million tonnes | 17.85 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.04 million tonnes | 12.32 million tonnes | 13.97 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.60 million tonnes | 12.89 million tonnes | 14.33 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.41 million tonnes | 13.19 million tonnes | 13.55 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Belarus
- 30 Ukraine 15.18 million tonnes compare
- 31 Uzbekistan 14.25 million tonnes compare
- 32 Mali 13.76 million tonnes compare
- 34 South Africa 13.44 million tonnes compare
- 35 Mongolia 13.04 million tonnes compare
- 36 Democratic Republic of Congo 12.16 million tonnes compare
More agriculture & rural data for Belarus
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 16.45 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.069 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 709.2 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -2.13 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2051 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 6.9% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 6.9% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 3.6% (2021)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.3% (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture in Belarus?
- Nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture in Belarus was 13.55 million tonnes in 2023, according to Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture recorded in Belarus?
- The highest recorded value was 17.85 million tonnes in 1990.
- What is the lowest nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture recorded in Belarus?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.32 million tonnes in 2002.
- How does Belarus rank for nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture?
- Belarus ranks 33rd out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture rising or falling in Belarus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Belarus data come from?
- The figures come from Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Emissions are measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents.