Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural use) in Australia
Australia: Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural use) was 1.30 billion kg in 2050. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2050)
1.30 billion kg
World rank
22nd
of 217 countries
All-time high
2.15 billion kg
in 2023
All-time low
35.02 million kg
in 1961
Years of data
65
1961–2050
Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers in Australia, 1961–2050
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg.
Analysis
The most recent figure for nutrient nitrogen n (total) — synthetic fertilizers in Australia is 1.30 billion kg, measured in 2050.
Over the whole period, nutrient nitrogen n (total) — synthetic fertilizers in Australia peaked at 2.15 billion kg in 2023 and was at its lowest, 35.02 million kg, in 1961.
Australia ranks 22nd of 217 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural use) in Australia, year by year
| Year | kg | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 35.02 million kg | — |
| 1962 | 43.80 million kg | +25.1% |
| 1963 | 70.20 million kg | +60.3% |
| 1964 | 64.00 million kg | -8.8% |
| 1965 | 70.00 million kg | +9.4% |
| 1966 | 85.41 million kg | +22.0% |
| 1967 | 130.00 million kg | +52.2% |
| 1968 | 140.39 million kg | +8.0% |
| 1969 | 125.41 million kg | -10.7% |
| 1970 | 123.38 million kg | -1.6% |
| 1971 | 124.24 million kg | +0.7% |
| 1972 | 166.56 million kg | +34.1% |
| 1973 | 172.26 million kg | +3.4% |
| 1974 | 177.59 million kg | +3.1% |
| 1975 | 167.00 million kg | -6.0% |
| 1976 | 207.80 million kg | +24.4% |
| 1977 | 177.00 million kg | -14.8% |
| 1978 | 215.00 million kg | +21.5% |
| 1979 | 245.00 million kg | +14.0% |
| 1980 | 248.00 million kg | +1.2% |
| 1981 | 250.00 million kg | +0.8% |
| 1982 | 258.00 million kg | +3.2% |
| 1983 | 305.00 million kg | +18.2% |
| 1984 | 344.00 million kg | +12.8% |
| 1985 | 340.00 million kg | -1.2% |
| 1986 | 332.50 million kg | -2.2% |
| 1987 | 363.10 million kg | +9.2% |
| 1988 | 392.60 million kg | +8.1% |
| 1989 | 440.30 million kg | +12.1% |
| 1990 | 439.40 million kg | -0.2% |
| 1991 | 462.30 million kg | +5.2% |
| 1992 | 488.20 million kg | +5.6% |
| 1993 | 565.40 million kg | +15.8% |
| 1994 | 583.20 million kg | +3.1% |
| 1995 | 671.30 million kg | +15.1% |
| 1996 | 824.60 million kg | +22.8% |
| 1997 | 839.40 million kg | +1.8% |
| 1998 | 979.00 million kg | +16.6% |
| 1999 | 1.08 billion kg | +10.5% |
| 2000 | 951.00 million kg | -12.1% |
| 2001 | 1.03 billion kg | +8.7% |
| 2002 | 972.27 million kg | -6.0% |
| 2003 | 932.91 million kg | -4.0% |
| 2004 | 1.06 billion kg | +13.3% |
| 2005 | 952.17 million kg | -9.9% |
| 2006 | 858.10 million kg | -9.9% |
| 2007 | 848.01 million kg | -1.2% |
| 2008 | 835.02 million kg | -1.5% |
| 2009 | 849.78 million kg | +1.8% |
| 2010 | 981.79 million kg | +15.5% |
| 2011 | 1.10 billion kg | +11.9% |
| 2012 | 1.12 billion kg | +2.3% |
| 2013 | 1.22 billion kg | +8.7% |
| 2014 | 1.40 billion kg | +14.9% |
| 2015 | 1.30 billion kg | -7.2% |
| 2016 | 1.47 billion kg | +13.2% |
| 2017 | 1.49 billion kg | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 1.41 billion kg | -5.5% |
| 2019 | 1.34 billion kg | -5.2% |
| 2020 | 1.81 billion kg | +35.0% |
| 2021 | 2.06 billion kg | +14.2% |
| 2022 | 1.92 billion kg | -6.8% |
| 2023 | 2.15 billion kg | +11.9% |
| 2030 | 1.16 billion kg | -46.0% |
| 2050 | 1.30 billion kg | +11.9% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 1.30 billion kg is above the median for high income countries, which is 53.90 million kg, 24.1× the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Australia's 1.30 billion kg is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 8.67 million kg, 149.7× the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 84.91 million kg | 35.02 million kg | 140.39 million kg | 9 |
| 1970s | 177.58 million kg | 123.38 million kg | 245.00 million kg | 10 |
| 1980s | 327.35 million kg | 248.00 million kg | 440.30 million kg | 10 |
| 1990s | 693.48 million kg | 439.40 million kg | 1.08 billion kg | 10 |
| 2000s | 928.98 million kg | 835.02 million kg | 1.06 billion kg | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.29 billion kg | 981.79 million kg | 1.49 billion kg | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.99 billion kg | 1.81 billion kg | 2.15 billion kg | 4 |
| 2030s | 1.16 billion kg | 1.16 billion kg | 1.16 billion kg | 1 |
| 2050s | 1.30 billion kg | 1.30 billion kg | 1.30 billion kg | 1 |
Countries ranked near Australia
- 19 Thailand 1.58 billion kg compare
- 20 Australia and New Zealand 1.41 billion kg compare
- 21 Viet Nam 1.36 billion kg compare
- 23 Philippines 1.23 billion kg compare
- 24 Poland 1.05 billion kg compare
- 25 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1.01 billion kg compare
More climate change data for Australia
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 1.30 billion kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 118,578 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 34,162 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 84,416 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 128.91 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 3,015 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 12,473 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 10,966 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,507 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 41.38 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is nutrient nitrogen n (total) — synthetic fertilizers in Australia?
- Nutrient nitrogen n (total) — synthetic fertilizers in Australia was 1.30 billion kg in 2050, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest nutrient nitrogen n (total) — synthetic fertilizers recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.15 billion kg in 2023.
- What is the lowest nutrient nitrogen n (total) — synthetic fertilizers recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 35.02 million kg in 1961.
- How does Australia rank for nutrient nitrogen n (total) — synthetic fertilizers?
- Australia ranks 22nd out of 217 countries with data for 2050.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural use). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The FAOSTAT domain on Emissions from Crops provides estimates of emissions associated with crop processes, namely 1) crop residues, 2) burning of crop residues, and 3) rice cultivation and the application of nitrogen (N) fertilizers, including mineral and chemical fertilizers, to soils. Estimates are computed at Tier 1 following the 2006 IPCC Guidelines for National greenhouse gas (GHG) Inventories (IPCC, 2006).