Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers in New Zealand
New Zealand: Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers was 113.13 million kg in 2050. ◆ Volatile
Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers in New Zealand, 1961–2050
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg.
Analysis
In 2050, nutrient nitrogen n (total) — synthetic fertilizers in New Zealand stood at 113.13 million kg.
Over the whole period, nutrient nitrogen n (total) — synthetic fertilizers in New Zealand peaked at 470.00 million kg in 2020 and was at its lowest, 3.44 million kg, in 1962.
That places New Zealand 77th out of 198 countries with data for 2050, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | kg | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 4.26 million kg | — |
| 1962 | 3.44 million kg | -19.2% |
| 1963 | 4.02 million kg | +16.6% |
| 1964 | 5.91 million kg | +47.1% |
| 1965 | 6.56 million kg | +11.0% |
| 1966 | 6.87 million kg | +4.7% |
| 1967 | 4.91 million kg | -28.5% |
| 1968 | 7.92 million kg | +61.1% |
| 1969 | 9.82 million kg | +24.1% |
| 1970 | 7.94 million kg | -19.2% |
| 1971 | 9.89 million kg | +24.6% |
| 1972 | 31.79 million kg | +221.3% |
| 1973 | 32.45 million kg | +2.1% |
| 1974 | 17.84 million kg | -45.0% |
| 1975 | 10.29 million kg | -42.3% |
| 1976 | 20.10 million kg | +95.3% |
| 1977 | 20.23 million kg | +0.6% |
| 1978 | 24.90 million kg | +23.1% |
| 1979 | 22.30 million kg | -10.4% |
| 1980 | 20.30 million kg | -9.0% |
| 1981 | 21.70 million kg | +6.9% |
| 1982 | 30.15 million kg | +38.9% |
| 1983 | 33.14 million kg | +9.9% |
| 1984 | 40.00 million kg | +20.7% |
| 1985 | 32.00 million kg | -20.0% |
| 1986 | 27.00 million kg | -15.6% |
| 1987 | 36.80 million kg | +36.3% |
| 1988 | 20.50 million kg | -44.3% |
| 1989 | 22.20 million kg | +8.3% |
| 1990 | 45.80 million kg | +106.3% |
| 1991 | 64.50 million kg | +40.8% |
| 1992 | 90.30 million kg | +40.0% |
| 1993 | 105.73 million kg | +17.1% |
| 1994 | 125.60 million kg | +18.8% |
| 1995 | 155.50 million kg | +23.8% |
| 1996 | 140.00 million kg | -10.0% |
| 1997 | 138.90 million kg | -0.8% |
| 1998 | 153.50 million kg | +10.5% |
| 1999 | 180.00 million kg | +17.3% |
| 2000 | 230.74 million kg | +28.2% |
| 2001 | 269.00 million kg | +16.6% |
| 2002 | 279.00 million kg | +3.7% |
| 2003 | 323.00 million kg | +15.8% |
| 2004 | 348.00 million kg | +7.7% |
| 2005 | 355.00 million kg | +2.0% |
| 2006 | 310.00 million kg | -12.7% |
| 2007 | 312.00 million kg | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 328.00 million kg | +5.1% |
| 2009 | 297.00 million kg | -9.5% |
| 2010 | 341.00 million kg | +14.8% |
| 2011 | 367.00 million kg | +7.6% |
| 2012 | 363.00 million kg | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 370.00 million kg | +1.9% |
| 2014 | 405.00 million kg | +9.5% |
| 2015 | 429.00 million kg | +5.9% |
| 2016 | 432.00 million kg | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 443.00 million kg | +2.5% |
| 2018 | 458.00 million kg | +3.4% |
| 2019 | 452.00 million kg | -1.3% |
| 2020 | 470.00 million kg | +4.0% |
| 2021 | 441.00 million kg | -6.2% |
| 2022 | 420.00 million kg | -4.8% |
| 2023 | 369.00 million kg | -12.1% |
| 2030 | 109.70 million kg | -70.3% |
| 2050 | 113.13 million kg | +3.1% |
New Zealand compared with similar countries
- New Zealand's 113.13 million kg is above the median for high income countries, which is 53.90 million kg, 2.1× the median. (61 countries reporting)
- New Zealand's 113.13 million kg is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 8.67 million kg, 13.1× the median. (24 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers in New Zealand changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | +221.3% | 9.89 million kg | 31.79 million kg |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.97 million kg | 3.44 million kg | 9.82 million kg | 9 |
| 1970s | 19.77 million kg | 7.94 million kg | 32.45 million kg | 10 |
| 1980s | 28.38 million kg | 20.30 million kg | 40.00 million kg | 10 |
| 1990s | 119.98 million kg | 45.80 million kg | 180.00 million kg | 10 |
| 2000s | 305.17 million kg | 230.74 million kg | 355.00 million kg | 10 |
| 2010s | 406.00 million kg | 341.00 million kg | 458.00 million kg | 10 |
| 2020s | 425.00 million kg | 369.00 million kg | 470.00 million kg | 4 |
| 2030s | 109.70 million kg | 109.70 million kg | 109.70 million kg | 1 |
| 2050s | 113.13 million kg | 113.13 million kg | 113.13 million kg | 1 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
- 74 Lithuania 120.73 million kg compare
- 75 Sudan 120.48 million kg compare
- 76 Burkina Faso 118.69 million kg compare
- 78 Costa Rica 108.28 million kg compare
- 79 Austria 100.61 million kg compare
- 80 Dominican Republic 99.83 million kg compare
More climate change data for New Zealand
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 113.13 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 46,323 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 11,983 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 34,340 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 45.22 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1,226 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 694.4 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 691.2 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3.2 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 2.61 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is nutrient nitrogen n (total) — synthetic fertilizers in New Zealand?
- Nutrient nitrogen n (total) — synthetic fertilizers in New Zealand was 113.13 million 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 New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 470.00 million kg in 2020.
- What is the lowest nutrient nitrogen n (total) — synthetic fertilizers recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.44 million kg in 1962.
- How does New Zealand rank for nutrient nitrogen n (total) — synthetic fertilizers?
- New Zealand ranks 77th out of 198 countries with data for 2050.
- Where does this New Zealand 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).