Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions, annual growth rate in Middle Africa

Middle Africa: Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions, annual growth rate was 3.73 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
3.73 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 8.5%
Rank
12th
of 20 regions
All-time high
130.52 % change on previous year
in 1977
All-time low
-45.03 % change on previous year
in 1990
Years of data
62
1962–2023

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

-50050100150196219922023

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

Analysis

In 2023, synthetic fertilizers — emissions, annual growth rate in Middle Africa stood at 3.73 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of up 8.5% on the previous year and down 85.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, synthetic fertilizers — emissions, annual growth rate in Middle Africa peaked at 130.52 % change on previous year in 1977 and was at its lowest, -45.03 % change on previous year, in 1990.

Middle Africa ranks 12th of 20 regions on this measure, 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 Middle Africa, year by year

Annual values for Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions (N2O), annual growth rate in Middle Africa, 1962 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1962 23.52 % change on previous year
1963 19.95 % change on previous year -15.2%
1964 28.83 % change on previous year +44.5%
1965 51.89 % change on previous year +79.9%
1966 47.68 % change on previous year -8.1%
1967 43.95 % change on previous year -7.8%
1968 17.45 % change on previous year -60.3%
1969 1.33 % change on previous year -92.4%
1970 21.31 % change on previous year +1507.0%
1971 17.78 % change on previous year -16.6%
1972 -11.1 % change on previous year -162.4%
1973 -6.68 % change on previous year -39.8%
1974 -0.4049 % change on previous year -93.9%
1975 -33.96 % change on previous year +8288.5%
1976 -6.58 % change on previous year -80.6%
1977 130.52 % change on previous year -2085.0%
1978 -5.03 % change on previous year -103.9%
1979 -17.15 % change on previous year +241.2%
1980 7.5 % change on previous year -143.7%
1981 -12.23 % change on previous year -263.1%
1982 -4.13 % change on previous year -66.2%
1983 39.07 % change on previous year -1045.8%
1984 8.56 % change on previous year -78.1%
1985 27.9 % change on previous year +225.9%
1986 -39.01 % change on previous year -239.8%
1987 14.18 % change on previous year -136.4%
1988 -7.51 % change on previous year -152.9%
1989 6.06 % change on previous year -180.7%
1990 -45.03 % change on previous year -842.9%
1991 -5.61 % change on previous year -87.5%
1992 10.06 % change on previous year -279.1%
1993 -1.94 % change on previous year -119.3%
1994 21.26 % change on previous year -1196.3%
1995 5.08 % change on previous year -76.1%
1996 28.03 % change on previous year +452.3%
1997 -16.26 % change on previous year -158.0%
1998 26.34 % change on previous year -262.0%
1999 24.93 % change on previous year -5.4%
2000 -12.04 % change on previous year -148.3%
2001 10.75 % change on previous year -189.3%
2002 -29.87 % change on previous year -377.9%
2003 -6.85 % change on previous year -77.1%
2004 85.84 % change on previous year -1354.0%
2005 -33.18 % change on previous year -138.7%
2006 25.27 % change on previous year -176.1%
2007 -7.64 % change on previous year -130.2%
2008 13.88 % change on previous year -281.6%
2009 10.08 % change on previous year -27.3%
2010 18.3 % change on previous year +81.5%
2011 17.09 % change on previous year -6.6%
2012 -7.84 % change on previous year -145.9%
2013 25.96 % change on previous year -431.1%
2014 6.84 % change on previous year -73.7%
2015 28.42 % change on previous year +315.8%
2016 -16.9 % change on previous year -159.5%
2017 27.62 % change on previous year -263.4%
2018 -6.83 % change on previous year -124.7%
2019 3.69 % change on previous year -154.1%
2020 9.12 % change on previous year +147.0%
2021 -9.44 % change on previous year -203.5%
2022 3.43 % change on previous year -136.4%
2023 3.73 % change on previous year +8.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 29.32 % change on previous year 1.33 % change on previous year 51.89 % change on previous year 8
1970s 8.87 % change on previous year -33.96 % change on previous year 130.52 % change on previous year 10
1980s 4.04 % change on previous year -39.01 % change on previous year 39.07 % change on previous year 10
1990s 4.69 % change on previous year -45.03 % change on previous year 28.03 % change on previous year 10
2000s 5.62 % change on previous year -33.18 % change on previous year 85.84 % change on previous year 10
2010s 9.63 % change on previous year -16.9 % change on previous year 28.42 % change on previous year 10
2020s 1.71 % change on previous year -9.44 % change on previous year 9.12 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Middle Africa

  1. 9 Cook Islands 100 % change on previous year compare
  2. 10 El Salvador 90.13 % change on previous year compare
  3. 11 Suriname 85.2 % change on previous year compare
  4. 12 Namibia 77.45 % change on previous year compare
  5. 13 Kenya 73.48 % change on previous year compare
  6. 14 Panama 71.81 % change on previous year compare
  7. 15 Cambodia 65.13 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is synthetic fertilizers — emissions, annual growth rate in Middle Africa?
Synthetic fertilizers — emissions, annual growth rate in Middle Africa was 3.73 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest synthetic fertilizers — emissions, annual growth rate recorded in Middle Africa?
The highest recorded value was 130.52 % change on previous year in 1977.
What is the lowest synthetic fertilizers — emissions, annual growth rate recorded in Middle Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -45.03 % change on previous year in 1990.
How does Middle Africa rank for synthetic fertilizers — emissions, annual growth rate?
Middle Africa ranks 12th out of 20 regions with data for 2023.
Is synthetic fertilizers — emissions, annual growth rate rising or falling in Middle Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 85.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Middle Africa 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.