Nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture was 4.53 million tonnes in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
4.53 million tonnes
Change on year
down 2.4%
World rank
73rd
of 193 countries
All-time high
5.12 million tonnes
in 2011
All-time low
3.73 million tonnes
in 1993
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture in Zimbabwe, 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 Zimbabwe stood at 4.53 million tonnes.
The figure is down 2.4% on the previous year and up 2.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture in Zimbabwe peaked at 5.12 million tonnes in 2011 and was at its lowest, 3.73 million tonnes, in 1993.
That places Zimbabwe 73rd out of 193 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4.76 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 4.25 million tonnes | -10.7% |
| 1992 | 4.28 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 1993 | 3.73 million tonnes | -12.9% |
| 1994 | 3.88 million tonnes | +4.0% |
| 1995 | 3.80 million tonnes | -2.1% |
| 1996 | 4.77 million tonnes | +25.5% |
| 1997 | 4.64 million tonnes | -2.7% |
| 1998 | 4.87 million tonnes | +5.0% |
| 1999 | 5.02 million tonnes | +3.1% |
| 2000 | 4.61 million tonnes | -8.2% |
| 2001 | 5.04 million tonnes | +9.3% |
| 2002 | 4.21 million tonnes | -16.5% |
| 2003 | 4.19 million tonnes | -0.5% |
| 2004 | 4.45 million tonnes | +6.2% |
| 2005 | 4.30 million tonnes | -3.4% |
| 2006 | 4.16 million tonnes | -3.3% |
| 2007 | 4.32 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 2008 | 4.38 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2009 | 4.75 million tonnes | +8.4% |
| 2010 | 5.04 million tonnes | +6.1% |
| 2011 | 5.12 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 4.66 million tonnes | -9.0% |
| 2013 | 4.41 million tonnes | -5.4% |
| 2014 | 3.85 million tonnes | -12.7% |
| 2015 | 4.32 million tonnes | +12.2% |
| 2016 | 3.89 million tonnes | -10.0% |
| 2017 | 4.06 million tonnes | +4.4% |
| 2018 | 4.05 million tonnes | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 3.97 million tonnes | -2.0% |
| 2020 | 3.76 million tonnes | -5.3% |
| 2021 | 4.46 million tonnes | +18.6% |
| 2022 | 4.64 million tonnes | +4.0% |
| 2023 | 4.53 million tonnes | -2.4% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 4.53 million tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.15 million tonnes, 1.4× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 4.53 million tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.80 million tonnes, 94% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.40 million tonnes | 3.73 million tonnes | 5.02 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.44 million tonnes | 4.16 million tonnes | 5.04 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.34 million tonnes | 3.85 million tonnes | 5.12 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.35 million tonnes | 3.76 million tonnes | 4.64 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More agriculture & rural data for Zimbabwe
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 34.41 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0947 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 286.19 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.8815 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.595 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 9.5% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 9.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.9% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture in Zimbabwe?
- Nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture in Zimbabwe was 4.53 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 5.12 million tonnes in 2011.
- What is the lowest nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.73 million tonnes in 1993.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture?
- Zimbabwe ranks 73rd out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.