Nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture in Qatar
Qatar: Nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture was 259,999 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture in Qatar, 1990–2023
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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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More agriculture & rural data for Qatar
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 659.62 million current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 0.3% (2025)
- Rural population 19,042 (2025)
- Rural population growth -1.7% (2025)
- Rural population 0.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.4% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 0.3% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 0.3% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 121 hectares (2023)
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
Emissions are measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents.