Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions, annual growth rate in New Zealand

New Zealand: Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions, annual growth rate was -12.14 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-12.14 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 155.0%
World rank
159th
of 196 countries
All-time high
221.26 % change on previous year
in 1972
All-time low
-45.01 % change on previous year
in 1974
Years of data
62
1962–2023

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

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

Analysis

In 2023, synthetic fertilizers — emissions, annual growth rate in New Zealand stood at -12.14 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of down 155.0% on the previous year and down 729.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, synthetic fertilizers — emissions, annual growth rate in New Zealand peaked at 221.26 % change on previous year in 1972 and was at its lowest, -45.01 % change on previous year, in 1974.

New Zealand ranks 159th of 196 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions, annual growth rate in New Zealand, year by year

Annual values for Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions (N2O), annual growth rate in New Zealand, 1962 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1962 -19.26 % change on previous year
1963 16.6 % change on previous year -186.2%
1964 47.13 % change on previous year +184.0%
1965 11.06 % change on previous year -76.5%
1966 4.69 % change on previous year -57.6%
1967 -28.46 % change on previous year -707.5%
1968 61.09 % change on previous year -314.7%
1969 24.15 % change on previous year -60.5%
1970 -19.21 % change on previous year -179.5%
1971 24.62 % change on previous year -228.2%
1972 221.26 % change on previous year +798.6%
1973 2.09 % change on previous year -99.1%
1974 -45.01 % change on previous year -2258.6%
1975 -42.29 % change on previous year -6.1%
1976 95.24 % change on previous year -325.2%
1977 0.6211 % change on previous year -99.3%
1978 23.1 % change on previous year +3619.2%
1979 -10.45 % change on previous year -145.3%
1980 -8.96 % change on previous year -14.3%
1981 6.88 % change on previous year -176.8%
1982 38.96 % change on previous year +465.9%
1983 9.91 % change on previous year -74.6%
1984 20.71 % change on previous year +109.0%
1985 -20 % change on previous year -196.6%
1986 -15.62 % change on previous year -21.9%
1987 36.29 % change on previous year -332.3%
1988 -44.3 % change on previous year -222.1%
1989 8.29 % change on previous year -118.7%
1990 106.32 % change on previous year +1181.8%
1991 40.83 % change on previous year -61.6%
1992 40 % change on previous year -2.0%
1993 17.09 % change on previous year -57.3%
1994 18.79 % change on previous year +10.0%
1995 23.8 % change on previous year +26.7%
1996 -9.97 % change on previous year -141.9%
1997 -0.7856 % change on previous year -92.1%
1998 10.51 % change on previous year -1438.0%
1999 17.26 % change on previous year +64.2%
2000 28.19 % change on previous year +63.3%
2001 16.58 % change on previous year -41.2%
2002 3.72 % change on previous year -77.6%
2003 15.77 % change on previous year +324.2%
2004 7.74 % change on previous year -50.9%
2005 2.01 % change on previous year -74.0%
2006 -12.68 % change on previous year -730.4%
2007 0.6461 % change on previous year -105.1%
2008 5.13 % change on previous year +693.7%
2009 -9.45 % change on previous year -284.3%
2010 14.81 % change on previous year -256.8%
2011 7.63 % change on previous year -48.5%
2012 -1.09 % change on previous year -114.3%
2013 1.93 % change on previous year -276.8%
2014 9.46 % change on previous year +390.7%
2015 5.93 % change on previous year -37.4%
2016 0.6997 % change on previous year -88.2%
2017 2.55 % change on previous year +263.9%
2018 3.39 % change on previous year +33.0%
2019 -1.31 % change on previous year -138.7%
2020 3.98 % change on previous year -404.1%
2021 -6.17 % change on previous year -255.0%
2022 -4.76 % change on previous year -22.8%
2023 -12.14 % change on previous year +155.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 14.62 % change on previous year -28.46 % change on previous year 61.09 % change on previous year 8
1970s 25 % change on previous year -45.01 % change on previous year 221.26 % change on previous year 10
1980s 3.22 % change on previous year -44.3 % change on previous year 38.96 % change on previous year 10
1990s 26.39 % change on previous year -9.97 % change on previous year 106.32 % change on previous year 10
2000s 5.77 % change on previous year -12.68 % change on previous year 28.19 % change on previous year 10
2010s 4.4 % change on previous year -1.31 % change on previous year 14.81 % change on previous year 10
2020s -4.77 % change on previous year -12.14 % change on previous year 3.98 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near New Zealand

  1. 156 Slovenia -10.49 % change on previous year compare
  2. 157 Gabon -10.97 % change on previous year compare
  3. 158 USSR -10.99 % change on previous year compare
  4. 160 Republic of Korea -12.74 % change on previous year compare
  5. 161 Serbia -12.9 % change on previous year compare
  6. 162 Papua New Guinea -17.26 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is synthetic fertilizers — emissions, annual growth rate in New Zealand?
Synthetic fertilizers — emissions, annual growth rate in New Zealand was -12.14 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest synthetic fertilizers — emissions, annual growth rate recorded in New Zealand?
The highest recorded value was 221.26 % change on previous year in 1972.
What is the lowest synthetic fertilizers — emissions, annual growth rate recorded in New Zealand?
The lowest recorded value was -45.01 % change on previous year in 1974.
How does New Zealand rank for synthetic fertilizers — emissions, annual growth rate?
New Zealand ranks 159th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
Is synthetic fertilizers — emissions, annual growth rate rising or falling in New Zealand?
Over the last ten years it is down 729.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this New Zealand 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.