Rye — Crop residues in South America

South America: Rye — Crop residues was 2.22 million kg in 2050. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2050)
2.22 million kg
Rank
16th
of 27 groups
All-time high
11.27 million kg
in 1972
All-time low
372,101 kg
in 2007
Years of data
65
1961–2050

Rye — Crop residues in South America, 1961–2050

02.5M5.0M7.5M10.0M12.5M196120052050

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

Analysis

In 2050, rye — crop residues in South America stood at 2.22 million kg.

Over the whole period, rye — crop residues in South America peaked at 11.27 million kg in 1972 and was at its lowest, 372,101 kg, in 2007.

That places South America 16th out of 27 groups 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.

Rye — Crop residues in South America, year by year

Annual values for Rye — Crop residues (N content) in South America, 1961 to 2050.
Year kg Change
1961 9.31 million kg
1962 3.71 million kg -60.2%
1963 9.27 million kg +150.1%
1964 11.02 million kg +18.9%
1965 4.68 million kg -57.5%
1966 5.48 million kg +17.1%
1967 7.09 million kg +29.3%
1968 7.42 million kg +4.6%
1969 7.13 million kg -3.8%
1970 4.36 million kg -38.8%
1971 5.51 million kg +26.3%
1972 11.27 million kg +104.4%
1973 9.95 million kg -11.7%
1974 5.59 million kg -43.8%
1975 4.78 million kg -14.6%
1976 5.41 million kg +13.3%
1977 3.38 million kg -37.5%
1978 3.80 million kg +12.2%
1979 3.51 million kg -7.6%
1980 3.03 million kg -13.5%
1981 2.87 million kg -5.5%
1982 2.57 million kg -10.3%
1983 2.30 million kg -10.5%
1984 2.50 million kg +8.8%
1985 1.75 million kg -30.1%
1986 1.14 million kg -34.8%
1987 1.52 million kg +33.3%
1988 808,387 kg -46.9%
1989 1.24 million kg +52.9%
1990 1.06 million kg -13.9%
1991 1.11 million kg +4.1%
1992 924,409 kg -16.6%
1993 734,542 kg -20.5%
1994 1.11 million kg +51.7%
1995 901,145 kg -19.1%
1996 809,810 kg -10.1%
1997 757,463 kg -6.5%
1998 1.11 million kg +46.4%
1999 1.12 million kg +1.4%
2000 1.74 million kg +54.4%
2001 1.87 million kg +7.7%
2002 1.25 million kg -33.2%
2003 1.11 million kg -10.8%
2004 633,572 kg -43.1%
2005 1.31 million kg +107.5%
2006 541,608 kg -58.8%
2007 372,101 kg -31.3%
2008 1.07 million kg +187.5%
2009 659,628 kg -38.3%
2010 485,828 kg -26.3%
2011 661,071 kg +36.1%
2012 650,793 kg -1.6%
2013 614,106 kg -5.6%
2014 764,601 kg +24.5%
2015 1.30 million kg +70.5%
2016 883,496 kg -32.2%
2017 1.11 million kg +25.2%
2018 1.20 million kg +8.6%
2019 1.25 million kg +4.3%
2020 2.80 million kg +123.7%
2021 1.92 million kg -31.5%
2022 2.91 million kg +51.6%
2023 2.40 million kg -17.4%
2030 1.66 million kg -31.1%
2050 2.22 million kg +34.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 7.24 million kg 3.71 million kg 11.02 million kg 9
1970s 5.76 million kg 3.38 million kg 11.27 million kg 10
1980s 1.97 million kg 808,387 kg 3.03 million kg 10
1990s 964,776 kg 734,542 kg 1.12 million kg 10
2000s 1.06 million kg 372,101 kg 1.87 million kg 10
2010s 892,328 kg 485,828 kg 1.30 million kg 10
2020s 2.51 million kg 1.92 million kg 2.91 million kg 4
2030s 1.66 million kg 1.66 million kg 1.66 million kg 1
2050s 2.22 million kg 2.22 million kg 2.22 million kg 1

Countries ranked near South America

  1. 13 Argentina 2.10 million kg compare
  2. 14 Spain 2.07 million kg compare
  3. 15 Austria 1.47 million kg compare
  4. 16 Czechia 1.44 million kg compare
  5. 17 Latvia 1.32 million kg compare
  6. 18 Lithuania 1.31 million kg compare
  7. 19 Denmark 1.30 million kg compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is rye — crop residues in South America?
Rye — crop residues in South America was 2.22 million kg in 2050, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest rye — crop residues recorded in South America?
The highest recorded value was 11.27 million kg in 1972.
What is the lowest rye — crop residues recorded in South America?
The lowest recorded value was 372,101 kg in 2007.
How does South America rank for rye — crop residues?
South America ranks 16th out of 27 groups with data for 2050.
Where does this South America data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Rye — Crop residues (N content). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Rye — Crop residues (N content)
Unit
kg
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
99 places, 5,137 data points, 1961–2050
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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).