Sorghum — Crop residues (Direct emissions N2O), annual growth rate in Lesotho

Lesotho: Sorghum — Crop residues (Direct emissions N2O), annual growth rate was 27.59 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
27.59 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 27.6%
World rank
18th
of 117 countries
All-time high
409.52 % change on previous year
in 1996
All-time low
-88.2 % change on previous year
in 1995
Years of data
61
1962–2023

Sorghum — Crop residues (Direct emissions N2O), annual growth rate in Lesotho, 1962–2023

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Lesotho recorded 27.59 % change on previous year for sorghum — crop residues (direct emissions n2o), annual growth rate in 2023.

That represents a change of down 27.6% on the previous year and down 63.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, sorghum — crop residues (direct emissions n2o), annual growth rate in Lesotho peaked at 409.52 % change on previous year in 1996 and was at its lowest, -88.2 % change on previous year, in 1995.

Lesotho ranks 18th of 117 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Sorghum — Crop residues (Direct emissions N2O), annual growth rate in Lesotho, year by year

Annual values for Sorghum — Crop residues (Direct emissions N2O), annual growth rate in Lesotho, 1962 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1962 0 % change on previous year —
1963 0 % change on previous year —
1964 0 % change on previous year —
1965 -7.27 % change on previous year —
1966 7.19 % change on previous year -198.9%
1967 1.83 % change on previous year -74.6%
1968 0.5988 % change on previous year -67.3%
1969 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1970 16.07 % change on previous year —
1971 6.15 % change on previous year -61.7%
1972 -43 % change on previous year -798.7%
1973 27.12 % change on previous year -163.1%
1974 51.33 % change on previous year +89.3%
1975 -43.17 % change on previous year -184.1%
1976 -24.03 % change on previous year -44.3%
1977 39.8 % change on previous year -265.6%
1978 38.69 % change on previous year -2.8%
1979 -16.32 % change on previous year -142.2%
1980 3.14 % change on previous year -119.3%
1981 -9.15 % change on previous year -390.9%
1982 -28.86 % change on previous year +215.5%
1983 2.83 % change on previous year -109.8%
1984 14.68 % change on previous year +418.7%
1985 45.6 % change on previous year +210.6%
1986 -34.07 % change on previous year -174.7%
1987 23.33 % change on previous year -168.5%
1988 22.97 % change on previous year -1.5%
1989 -45.6 % change on previous year -298.5%
1990 -2.02 % change on previous year -95.6%
1991 -57.73 % change on previous year +2757.7%
1992 78.05 % change on previous year -235.2%
1993 68.49 % change on previous year -12.2%
1994 44.72 % change on previous year -34.7%
1995 -88.2 % change on previous year -297.3%
1996 409.52 % change on previous year -564.3%
1997 -15.89 % change on previous year -103.9%
1998 -44.44 % change on previous year +179.7%
1999 70 % change on previous year -257.5%
2000 -16.47 % change on previous year -123.5%
2001 88.73 % change on previous year -638.7%
2002 -56.72 % change on previous year -163.9%
2003 -6.9 % change on previous year -87.8%
2004 9.26 % change on previous year -234.3%
2005 15.25 % change on previous year +64.7%
2006 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2007 -11.76 % change on previous year —
2008 13.33 % change on previous year -213.3%
2009 -42.65 % change on previous year -419.9%
2010 105.13 % change on previous year -346.5%
2011 -48.75 % change on previous year -146.4%
2012 -39.02 % change on previous year -19.9%
2013 76 % change on previous year -294.7%
2014 11.36 % change on previous year -85.0%
2015 -26.53 % change on previous year -333.5%
2016 -77.78 % change on previous year +193.2%
2018 66.97 % change on previous year -186.1%
2019 -82.42 % change on previous year -223.1%
2020 -15.62 % change on previous year -81.0%
2021 -22.22 % change on previous year +42.2%
2022 38.1 % change on previous year -271.4%
2023 27.59 % change on previous year -27.6%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Sorghum — Crop residues (Direct emissions N2O), annual growth rate in Lesotho 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.

YearChange FromTo
1991 -2757.7% -2.02 % change on previous year -57.73 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 0.2931 % change on previous year -7.27 % change on previous year 7.19 % change on previous year 8
1970s 5.26 % change on previous year -43.17 % change on previous year 51.33 % change on previous year 10
1980s -0.5116 % change on previous year -45.6 % change on previous year 45.6 % change on previous year 10
1990s 46.25 % change on previous year -88.2 % change on previous year 409.52 % change on previous year 10
2000s -0.7916 % change on previous year -56.72 % change on previous year 88.73 % change on previous year 10
2010s -1.67 % change on previous year -82.42 % change on previous year 105.13 % change on previous year 9
2020s 6.96 % change on previous year -22.22 % change on previous year 38.1 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Lesotho

  1. 15 Republic of Moldova 30.43 % change on previous year compare
  2. 16 Benin 29.53 % change on previous year compare
  3. 17 Albania 28.57 % change on previous year compare
  4. 19 Yugoslav SFR 25 % change on previous year compare
  5. 20 OECD 23.51 % change on previous year compare
  6. 21 Italy 23.1 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is sorghum — crop residues (direct emissions n2o), annual growth rate in Lesotho?
Sorghum — crop residues (direct emissions n2o), annual growth rate in Lesotho was 27.59 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest sorghum — crop residues (direct emissions n2o), annual growth rate recorded in Lesotho?
The highest recorded value was 409.52 % change on previous year in 1996.
What is the lowest sorghum — crop residues (direct emissions n2o), annual growth rate recorded in Lesotho?
The lowest recorded value was -88.2 % change on previous year in 1995.
How does Lesotho rank for sorghum — crop residues (direct emissions n2o), annual growth rate?
Lesotho ranks 18th out of 117 countries with data for 2023.
Is sorghum — crop residues (direct emissions n2o), annual growth rate rising or falling in Lesotho?
Over the last ten years it is down 63.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Lesotho data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Sorghum — Crop residues (Direct emissions N2O), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Sorghum — Crop residues (Direct emissions N2O). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Sorghum — Crop residues (Direct emissions N2O), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
150 places, 7,850 data points, 1962–2023
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The year-on-year percentage change in Sorghum — Crop residues (Direct emissions N2O). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.