Nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture in Qatar

Qatar: Nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture was 259,999 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
259,999 tonnes
Change on year
up 4.0%
World rank
148th
of 193 countries
All-time high
280,000 tonnes
in 2020
All-time low
50,000 tonnes
in 1990
Years of data
34
1990–2023

Nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture in Qatar, 1990–2023

50.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k250.0k300.0k1990200620231990: 50.0k tonnes1991: 50.0k tonnes1992: 60.0k tonnes1993: 60.0k tonnes1994: 90.0k tonnes1995: 90.0k tonnes1996: 70.0k tonnes1997: 70.0k tonnes1998: 70.0k tonnes1999: 70.0k tonnes2000: 70.0k tonnes2001: 60.0k tonnes2002: 60.0k tonnes2003: 60.0k tonnes2004: 60.0k tonnes2005: 50.0k tonnes2006: 50.0k tonnes2007: 60.0k tonnes2008: 60.0k tonnes2009: 80.0k tonnes2010: 80.0k tonnes2011: 90.0k tonnes2012: 100.0k tonnes2013: 110.0k tonnes2014: 110.0k tonnes2015: 140.0k tonnes2016: 190.0k tonnes2017: 200.0k tonnes2018: 250.0k tonnes2019: 260.0k tonnes2020: 280.0k tonnes2021: 240.0k tonnes2022: 250.0k tonnes2023: 260.0k tonnes

Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

The most recent figure for nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture in Qatar is 259,999 tonnes, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of up 4.0% on the previous year and up 136.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture in Qatar peaked at 280,000 tonnes in 2020 and was at its lowest, 50,000 tonnes, in 1990.

That places Qatar 148th out of 193 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 68,000 tonnes 50,000 tonnes 90,000 tonnes 10
2000s 61,000 tonnes 50,000 tonnes 80,000 tonnes 10
2010s 153,000 tonnes 80,000 tonnes 259,999 tonnes 10
2020s 257,500 tonnes 240,000 tonnes 280,000 tonnes 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture in Qatar?
Nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture in Qatar was 259,999 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 Qatar?
The highest recorded value was 280,000 tonnes in 2020.
What is the lowest nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture recorded in Qatar?
The lowest recorded value was 50,000 tonnes in 1990.
How does Qatar rank for nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture?
Qatar ranks 148th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
Is nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture rising or falling in Qatar?
Over the last ten years it is up 136.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Qatar 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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About this data

Indicator
Nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture
Unit
tonnes
Source
Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
193 places, 6,559 data points, 1990–2023
Last refreshed

Emissions are measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents.