Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions, annual growth rate in OECD

OECD: Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions, annual growth rate was 4.67 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
4.67 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 165.2%
World rank
59th
of 195 countries
All-time high
12 % change on previous year
in 1962
All-time low
-9.48 % change on previous year
in 2008
Years of data
62
1962–2023

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

-10-50510196219922023

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

Analysis

In 2023, synthetic fertilizers — emissions, annual growth rate in OECD stood at 4.67 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of up 165.2% on the previous year and up 1,173.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, synthetic fertilizers — emissions, annual growth rate in OECD peaked at 12 % change on previous year in 1962 and was at its lowest, -9.48 % change on previous year, in 2008.

OECD ranks 59th of 195 countries 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 9.08 % change on previous year 5.26 % change on previous year 12 % change on previous year 8
1970s 4.87 % change on previous year -1.57 % change on previous year 8.85 % change on previous year 10
1980s 0.8562 % change on previous year -3.16 % change on previous year 5.15 % change on previous year 10
1990s 0.4991 % change on previous year -4.94 % change on previous year 5.88 % change on previous year 10
2000s -1.03 % change on previous year -9.48 % change on previous year 5.26 % change on previous year 10
2010s 1.16 % change on previous year -1.48 % change on previous year 5.89 % change on previous year 10
2020s -0.0276 % change on previous year -7.16 % change on previous year 4.98 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near OECD

  1. 56 Belarus, Republic of 6.08 % change on previous year compare
  2. 57 Saudi Arabia 4.98 % change on previous year compare
  3. 58 Comoros, Union of the 4.76 % change on previous year compare
  4. 60 Greece 4.19 % change on previous year compare
  5. 61 Jordan 4.07 % change on previous year compare
  6. 62 Spain 3.89 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is synthetic fertilizers — emissions, annual growth rate in OECD?
Synthetic fertilizers — emissions, annual growth rate in OECD was 4.67 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest synthetic fertilizers — emissions, annual growth rate recorded in OECD?
The highest recorded value was 12 % change on previous year in 1962.
What is the lowest synthetic fertilizers — emissions, annual growth rate recorded in OECD?
The lowest recorded value was -9.48 % change on previous year in 2008.
How does OECD rank for synthetic fertilizers — emissions, annual growth rate?
OECD ranks 59th out of 195 countries with data for 2023.
Is synthetic fertilizers — emissions, annual growth rate rising or falling in OECD?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,173.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this OECD 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.