Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions, annual growth rate in China

China: Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions, annual growth rate was 0.4384 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
0.4384 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 116.6%
World rank
75th
of 196 countries
All-time high
48.9 % change on previous year
in 1962
All-time low
-26.69 % change on previous year
in 1967
Years of data
62
1962–2023

Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions, annual growth rate in China, 1962–2023

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for synthetic fertilizers — emissions, annual growth rate in China is 0.4384 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.

The figure is up 116.6% on the previous year and down 17.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, synthetic fertilizers — emissions, annual growth rate in China peaked at 48.9 % change on previous year in 1962 and was at its lowest, -26.69 % change on previous year, in 1967.

That places China 75th out of 196 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions, annual growth rate in China, year by year

Annual values for Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions (N2O), annual growth rate in China, 1962 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1962 48.9 % change on previous year
1963 20.25 % change on previous year -58.6%
1964 28.34 % change on previous year +40.0%
1965 46.56 % change on previous year +64.3%
1966 45.8 % change on previous year -1.6%
1967 -26.69 % change on previous year -158.3%
1968 9.6 % change on previous year -136.0%
1969 22.79 % change on previous year +137.3%
1970 27.86 % change on previous year +22.2%
1971 0.0297 % change on previous year -99.9%
1972 14.51 % change on previous year +48836.0%
1973 15.34 % change on previous year +5.7%
1974 -13.53 % change on previous year -188.2%
1975 30.92 % change on previous year -328.6%
1976 -5.64 % change on previous year -118.2%
1977 48.75 % change on previous year -965.0%
1978 31.2 % change on previous year -36.0%
1979 14.67 % change on previous year -53.0%
1980 13.82 % change on previous year -5.7%
1981 -4.82 % change on previous year -134.9%
1982 6.48 % change on previous year -234.4%
1983 11.79 % change on previous year +82.0%
1984 10.62 % change on previous year -9.9%
1985 -8.84 % change on previous year -183.2%
1986 -1.89 % change on previous year -78.6%
1987 23.78 % change on previous year -1354.9%
1988 10.18 % change on previous year -57.2%
1989 1.84 % change on previous year -81.9%
1990 3.73 % change on previous year +102.1%
1991 2.11 % change on previous year -43.4%
1992 1.8 % change on previous year -14.9%
1993 -11.44 % change on previous year -737.3%
1994 6.43 % change on previous year -156.2%
1995 24.12 % change on previous year +275.4%
1996 6.28 % change on previous year -74.0%
1997 -9.2 % change on previous year -246.5%
1998 -0.2731 % change on previous year -97.0%
1999 5.48 % change on previous year -2107.9%
2000 -8.3 % change on previous year -251.3%
2001 1.28 % change on previous year -115.4%
2002 12.64 % change on previous year +887.2%
2003 0.5064 % change on previous year -96.0%
2004 4.13 % change on previous year +714.9%
2005 1.48 % change on previous year -64.1%
2006 2.27 % change on previous year +53.1%
2007 2.68 % change on previous year +18.2%
2008 1.4 % change on previous year -47.8%
2009 2 % change on previous year +42.7%
2010 1.97 % change on previous year -1.5%
2011 2 % change on previous year +1.5%
2012 1.66 % change on previous year -16.8%
2013 0.5292 % change on previous year -68.1%
2014 0.5735 % change on previous year +8.4%
2015 -0.6137 % change on previous year -207.0%
2016 -1.31 % change on previous year +113.6%
2017 -2.79 % change on previous year +112.6%
2018 -4.74 % change on previous year +69.9%
2019 -4.99 % change on previous year +5.4%
2020 -3.68 % change on previous year -26.3%
2021 -2.53 % change on previous year -31.1%
2022 -2.64 % change on previous year +4.3%
2023 0.4384 % change on previous year -116.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 24.44 % change on previous year -26.69 % change on previous year 48.9 % change on previous year 8
1970s 16.41 % change on previous year -13.53 % change on previous year 48.75 % change on previous year 10
1980s 6.3 % change on previous year -8.84 % change on previous year 23.78 % change on previous year 10
1990s 2.9 % change on previous year -11.44 % change on previous year 24.12 % change on previous year 10
2000s 2.01 % change on previous year -8.3 % change on previous year 12.64 % change on previous year 10
2010s -0.7716 % change on previous year -4.99 % change on previous year 2 % change on previous year 10
2020s -2.1 % change on previous year -3.68 % change on previous year 0.4384 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near China

  1. 72 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1.04 % change on previous year compare
  2. 73 Romania 1.01 % change on previous year compare
  3. 74 China, mainland 0.4406 % change on previous year compare
  4. 76 Rwanda 0.1272 % change on previous year compare
  5. 77 Austria 0.0443 % change on previous year compare
  6. 78 Sudan 0.0199 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is synthetic fertilizers — emissions, annual growth rate in China?
Synthetic fertilizers — emissions, annual growth rate in China was 0.4384 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest synthetic fertilizers — emissions, annual growth rate recorded in China?
The highest recorded value was 48.9 % change on previous year in 1962.
What is the lowest synthetic fertilizers — emissions, annual growth rate recorded in China?
The lowest recorded value was -26.69 % change on previous year in 1967.
How does China rank for synthetic fertilizers — emissions, annual growth rate?
China ranks 75th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
Is synthetic fertilizers — emissions, annual growth rate rising or falling in China?
Over the last ten years it is down 17.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this China data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions (N2O), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions (N2O). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Synthetic Fertilizers — 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
248 places, 12,514 data points, 1962–2023
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The year-on-year percentage change in Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions (N2O). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.