Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions, annual growth rate in South America

South America: Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions, annual growth rate was -9.16 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-9.16 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 495.5%
Rank
31st
of 32 groups
All-time high
37.98 % change on previous year
in 1967
All-time low
-19.68 % change on previous year
in 1981
Years of data
62
1962–2023

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

-2002040196219922023

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

Analysis

In 2023, synthetic fertilizers — emissions, annual growth rate in South America stood at -9.16 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of down 495.5% on the previous year and down 185.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, synthetic fertilizers — emissions, annual growth rate in South America peaked at 37.98 % change on previous year in 1967 and was at its lowest, -19.68 % change on previous year, in 1981.

That places South America 31st out of 32 groups with data for 2023, putting it 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 South America, year by year

Annual values for Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions (N2O), annual growth rate in South America, 1962 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1962 20.6 % change on previous year
1963 13.53 % change on previous year -34.3%
1964 3.16 % change on previous year -76.6%
1965 7.32 % change on previous year +131.5%
1966 -7.33 % change on previous year -200.2%
1967 37.98 % change on previous year -618.2%
1968 14.82 % change on previous year -61.0%
1969 4.59 % change on previous year -69.0%
1970 32.22 % change on previous year +601.8%
1971 6.45 % change on previous year -80.0%
1972 36.92 % change on previous year +472.0%
1973 -6.64 % change on previous year -118.0%
1974 9.36 % change on previous year -241.1%
1975 -7.5 % change on previous year -180.0%
1976 27.97 % change on previous year -473.1%
1977 22.23 % change on previous year -20.5%
1978 0.0396 % change on previous year -99.8%
1979 8.86 % change on previous year +22253.7%
1980 10.03 % change on previous year +13.2%
1981 -19.68 % change on previous year -296.3%
1982 -3.83 % change on previous year -80.5%
1983 -4.18 % change on previous year +9.2%
1984 36.16 % change on previous year -964.1%
1985 6.32 % change on previous year -82.5%
1986 20.71 % change on previous year +227.6%
1987 4.46 % change on previous year -78.5%
1988 -3.85 % change on previous year -186.3%
1989 -4.87 % change on previous year +26.6%
1990 -1.78 % change on previous year -63.5%
1991 -0.3847 % change on previous year -78.4%
1992 0.8682 % change on previous year -325.7%
1993 16.98 % change on previous year +1855.3%
1994 11.88 % change on previous year -30.0%
1995 1.05 % change on previous year -91.2%
1996 15.35 % change on previous year +1361.8%
1997 8.29 % change on previous year -46.0%
1998 2.25 % change on previous year -72.9%
1999 4.01 % change on previous year +78.4%
2000 5.37 % change on previous year +33.9%
2001 3.74 % change on previous year -30.4%
2002 9.38 % change on previous year +151.0%
2003 15.3 % change on previous year +63.2%
2004 11.94 % change on previous year -22.0%
2005 -14.69 % change on previous year -223.0%
2006 8.01 % change on previous year -154.6%
2007 24.15 % change on previous year +201.4%
2008 -7.34 % change on previous year -130.4%
2009 -13.44 % change on previous year +83.2%
2010 25.64 % change on previous year -290.7%
2011 16.15 % change on previous year -37.0%
2012 -7.13 % change on previous year -144.1%
2013 10.68 % change on previous year -249.9%
2014 7.86 % change on previous year -26.4%
2015 -17.5 % change on previous year -322.7%
2016 7.62 % change on previous year -143.5%
2017 18.02 % change on previous year +136.5%
2018 0.4558 % change on previous year -97.5%
2019 6.23 % change on previous year +1267.0%
2020 15.53 % change on previous year +149.3%
2021 12.06 % change on previous year -22.3%
2022 -1.54 % change on previous year -112.8%
2023 -9.16 % change on previous year +495.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 11.83 % change on previous year -7.33 % change on previous year 37.98 % change on previous year 8
1970s 12.99 % change on previous year -7.5 % change on previous year 36.92 % change on previous year 10
1980s 4.13 % change on previous year -19.68 % change on previous year 36.16 % change on previous year 10
1990s 5.85 % change on previous year -1.78 % change on previous year 16.98 % change on previous year 10
2000s 4.24 % change on previous year -14.69 % change on previous year 24.15 % change on previous year 10
2010s 6.8 % change on previous year -17.5 % change on previous year 25.64 % change on previous year 10
2020s 4.22 % change on previous year -9.16 % change on previous year 15.53 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near South America

  1. 28 Finland 30.2 % change on previous year compare
  2. 29 Montenegro 28.64 % change on previous year compare
  3. 30 Ethiopia 28.5 % change on previous year compare
  4. 31 Cameroon 25.65 % change on previous year compare
  5. 32 Costa Rica 25.32 % change on previous year compare
  6. 33 Yemen 24.52 % change on previous year compare
  7. 34 Chile 24.46 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 248 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is synthetic fertilizers — emissions, annual growth rate in South America?
Synthetic fertilizers — emissions, annual growth rate in South America was -9.16 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest synthetic fertilizers — emissions, annual growth rate recorded in South America?
The highest recorded value was 37.98 % change on previous year in 1967.
What is the lowest synthetic fertilizers — emissions, annual growth rate recorded in South America?
The lowest recorded value was -19.68 % change on previous year in 1981.
How does South America rank for synthetic fertilizers — emissions, annual growth rate?
South America ranks 31st out of 32 groups with data for 2023.
Is synthetic fertilizers — emissions, annual growth rate rising or falling in South America?
Over the last ten years it is down 185.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South America 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.