How does Rwanda rank for nutrient nitrogen n (total) — synthetic fertilizers?

Rwanda ranks 139th out of 218 countries with data for 2050.

Where does this Rwanda 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 (Direct emissions N2O). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Nutrient nitrogen N: Synthetic fertilizers (Direct) in Rwanda

Name: Nutrient nitrogen N: Synthetic fertilizers (Direct) in Rwanda
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

Rwanda: Nutrient nitrogen N: Synthetic fertilizers (Direct) was 0.2292 kt in 2050. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2050)

0.2292 kt

World rank

139th

of 218 countries

All-time high

0.2376 kt

in 2023

All-time low

0 kt

in 1961

Years of data

1961–2050

Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers in Rwanda, 1961–2050

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kt.

Analysis

The most recent figure for nutrient nitrogen n (total) — synthetic fertilizers in Rwanda is 0.2292 kt, measured in 2050.

Over the whole period, nutrient nitrogen n (total) — synthetic fertilizers in Rwanda peaked at 0.2376 kt in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 kt, in 1961.

That places Rwanda 139th out of 218 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: Synthetic fertilizers (Direct) in Rwanda, year by year

Annual values for Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Direct emissions N2O) in Rwanda, 1961 to 2050.
Year	kt	Change
1961	0 kt	—
1962	0 kt	—
1963	0 kt	—
1964	0 kt	—
1965	0 kt	—
1966	0 kt	—
1967	0.0008 kt	—
1968	0.0009 kt	+12.5%
1969	0.0012 kt	+33.3%
1970	0.0013 kt	+8.3%
1971	0.0016 kt	+23.1%
1972	0.0015 kt	-6.3%
1973	0.0013 kt	-13.3%
1974	0.0023 kt	+76.9%
1975	0.0022 kt	-4.3%
1976	0.0025 kt	+13.6%
1977	0.0016 kt	-36.0%
1978	0.0016 kt	+0.0%
1979	0.0016 kt	+0.0%
1980	0.0016 kt	+0.0%
1981	0.0016 kt	+0.0%
1982	0.0063 kt	+293.8%
1983	0.0079 kt	+25.4%
1984	0.0157 kt	+98.7%
1985	0.0157 kt	+0.0%
1986	0.007 kt	-55.4%
1987	0.0212 kt	+202.9%
1988	0.0041 kt	-80.7%
1989	0.0051 kt	+24.4%
1990	0.0193 kt	+278.4%
1991	0.0104 kt	-46.1%
1992	0.007 kt	-32.7%
1993	0.0063 kt	-10.0%
1994	0 kt	-100.0%
1995	0 kt	—
1996	0.0016 kt	—
1997	0.0016 kt	+0.0%
1998	0.0016 kt	+0.0%
1999	0.0016 kt	+0.0%
2000	0.0016 kt	+0.0%
2001	0.0016 kt	+0.0%
2002	0.0138 kt	+762.5%
2003	0.0138 kt	+0.0%
2004	0.0111 kt	-19.6%
2005	0.0191 kt	+72.1%
2006	0.0093 kt	-51.3%
2007	0.0404 kt	+334.4%
2008	0.044 kt	+8.9%
2009	0.0084 kt	-80.9%
2010	0.0015 kt	-82.1%
2011	0.0012 kt	-20.0%
2012	0.0363 kt	+2925.0%
2013	0.1056 kt	+190.9%
2014	0.109 kt	+3.2%
2015	0.1472 kt	+35.0%
2016	0.0544 kt	-63.0%
2017	0.1346 kt	+147.4%
2018	0.1188 kt	-11.7%
2019	0.167 kt	+40.6%
2020	0.1969 kt	+17.9%
2021	0.1661 kt	-15.6%
2022	0.2373 kt	+42.9%
2023	0.2376 kt	+0.1%
2030	0.1146 kt	-51.8%
2050	0.2292 kt	+100.0%

Rwanda compared with similar countries

Rwanda's 0.2292 kt is below the median for low income countries, which is 0.4844 kt, 47% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Rwanda's 0.2292 kt is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.2591 kt, 88% of the median. (44 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Nutrient nitrogen N: Synthetic fertilizers (Direct) in Rwanda 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
2012	+2925.0%	0.0012 kt	0.0363 kt
2002	+762.5%	0.0016 kt	0.0138 kt
2007	+334.4%	0.0093 kt	0.0404 kt
1982	+293.8%	0.0016 kt	0.0063 kt
1990	+278.4%	0.0051 kt	0.0193 kt

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	0.0003 kt	0 kt	0.0012 kt	9
1970s	0.0018 kt	0.0013 kt	0.0025 kt	10
1980s	0.0086 kt	0.0016 kt	0.0212 kt	10
1990s	0.0049 kt	0 kt	0.0193 kt	10
2000s	0.0163 kt	0.0016 kt	0.044 kt	10
2010s	0.0876 kt	0.0012 kt	0.167 kt	10
2020s	0.2095 kt	0.1661 kt	0.2376 kt	4
2030s	0.1146 kt	0.1146 kt	0.1146 kt	1
2050s	0.2292 kt	0.2292 kt	0.2292 kt	1

Countries ranked near Rwanda

136 Liberia 0.2425 kt compare
137 Jordan 0.2383 kt compare
138 Nepal 0.2347 kt compare
140 Guyana 0.2184 kt compare
141 Luxembourg 0.2143 kt compare
142 Democratic Republic of the Congo 0.1814 kt compare

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More climate change data for Rwanda

Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 14.59 million kg (2050)
Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 4,059 kt (2050)
Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,586 kt (2050)
Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,473 kt (2050)
Emissions from livestock — Emissions 5.98 kt (2050)
Emissions from livestock — Emissions 88.33 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 388.82 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 261.95 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 126.86 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.9885 kt (2050)

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Frequently asked questions

What is nutrient nitrogen n (total) — synthetic fertilizers in Rwanda?: Nutrient nitrogen n (total) — synthetic fertilizers in Rwanda was 0.2292 kt in 2050, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest nutrient nitrogen n (total) — synthetic fertilizers recorded in Rwanda?: The highest recorded value was 0.2376 kt in 2023.
What is the lowest nutrient nitrogen n (total) — synthetic fertilizers recorded in Rwanda?: The lowest recorded value was 0 kt in 1961.
How does Rwanda rank for nutrient nitrogen n (total) — synthetic fertilizers?: Rwanda ranks 139th out of 218 countries with data for 2050.
Where does this Rwanda 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 (Direct emissions N2O). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Direct emissions N2O)
Unit: kt
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 252 places, 14,463 data points, 1961–2050
Last refreshed: 24 October 2026

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).