Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles Nitrogen constitutes what percentage of the atmosphere? 0.79 0.42 0.56 0.18 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Nitrogen makes up approximately 78% to 79% of the Earth's atmosphere by volume. The value 0.79 represents the fractional equivalent (79%). Oxygen accounts for about 21%, with other gases making up the remainder.