Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions, annual growth rate in Zambia

Zambia: Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions, annual growth rate was 35 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
35 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 1,030.6%
World rank
24th
of 196 countries
All-time high
210.23 % change on previous year
in 2002
All-time low
-59.52 % change on previous year
in 1998
Years of data
62
1962–2023

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

-1000100200196219922023

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

Analysis

Zambia recorded 35 % change on previous year for synthetic fertilizers — emissions, annual growth rate in 2023.

The figure is up 1,030.6% on the previous year and down 16.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, synthetic fertilizers — emissions, annual growth rate in Zambia peaked at 210.23 % change on previous year in 2002 and was at its lowest, -59.52 % change on previous year, in 1998.

That places Zambia 24th out of 196 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.

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

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

Annual values for Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions (N2O), annual growth rate in Zambia, 1962 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1962 -14.74 % change on previous year
1963 2.24 % change on previous year -115.2%
1964 30.38 % change on previous year +1255.3%
1965 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1966 0 % change on previous year
1967 8.33 % change on previous year
1968 84.7 % change on previous year +917.2%
1969 -23.97 % change on previous year -128.3%
1970 115.63 % change on previous year -582.4%
1971 66.66 % change on previous year -42.4%
1972 -23.77 % change on previous year -135.7%
1973 -4 % change on previous year -83.2%
1974 49.59 % change on previous year -1340.9%
1975 -6.13 % change on previous year -112.4%
1976 18.1 % change on previous year -395.4%
1977 16.09 % change on previous year -11.1%
1978 -32.9 % change on previous year -304.5%
1979 23.13 % change on previous year -170.3%
1980 38.84 % change on previous year +67.9%
1981 8.68 % change on previous year -77.6%
1982 -6.1 % change on previous year -170.3%
1983 -19.94 % change on previous year +226.6%
1984 -12.76 % change on previous year -36.0%
1985 41.22 % change on previous year -423.1%
1986 0.8732 % change on previous year -97.9%
1987 14.87 % change on previous year +1602.7%
1988 -9.28 % change on previous year -162.4%
1989 -7.64 % change on previous year -17.7%
1990 -26.83 % change on previous year +251.3%
1991 5.79 % change on previous year -121.6%
1992 42.92 % change on previous year +641.1%
1993 1.05 % change on previous year -97.6%
1994 -34.37 % change on previous year -3380.8%
1995 -10.53 % change on previous year -69.4%
1996 -19.11 % change on previous year +81.5%
1997 18.55 % change on previous year -197.0%
1998 -59.52 % change on previous year -420.9%
1999 -19.54 % change on previous year -67.2%
2000 -24.65 % change on previous year +26.1%
2001 62.48 % change on previous year -353.5%
2002 210.23 % change on previous year +236.5%
2003 6.16 % change on previous year -97.1%
2004 40.55 % change on previous year +558.7%
2005 -14.19 % change on previous year -135.0%
2006 -4.68 % change on previous year -67.0%
2007 13.27 % change on previous year -383.6%
2008 -4.56 % change on previous year -134.3%
2009 20.54 % change on previous year -550.8%
2010 21 % change on previous year +2.2%
2011 50.08 % change on previous year +138.4%
2012 -14.72 % change on previous year -129.4%
2013 41.68 % change on previous year -383.2%
2014 -1.97 % change on previous year -104.7%
2015 19.94 % change on previous year -1114.6%
2016 13.67 % change on previous year -31.5%
2017 12.01 % change on previous year -12.2%
2018 -29.76 % change on previous year -347.9%
2019 13.27 % change on previous year -144.6%
2020 14.37 % change on previous year +8.3%
2021 -6.83 % change on previous year -147.5%
2022 -3.76 % change on previous year -45.0%
2023 35 % change on previous year -1030.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 10.87 % change on previous year -23.97 % change on previous year 84.7 % change on previous year 8
1970s 22.24 % change on previous year -32.9 % change on previous year 115.63 % change on previous year 10
1980s 4.88 % change on previous year -19.94 % change on previous year 41.22 % change on previous year 10
1990s -10.16 % change on previous year -59.52 % change on previous year 42.92 % change on previous year 10
2000s 30.52 % change on previous year -24.65 % change on previous year 210.23 % change on previous year 10
2010s 12.52 % change on previous year -29.76 % change on previous year 50.08 % change on previous year 10
2020s 9.7 % change on previous year -6.83 % change on previous year 35 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Zambia

  1. 21 Maldives 38.89 % change on previous year compare
  2. 22 Mexico 37.35 % change on previous year compare
  3. 23 Afghanistan 37.21 % change on previous year compare
  4. 25 Seychelles 33.33 % change on previous year compare
  5. 26 Portugal 31.09 % change on previous year compare
  6. 27 Niger 31.01 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is synthetic fertilizers — emissions, annual growth rate in Zambia?
Synthetic fertilizers — emissions, annual growth rate in Zambia was 35 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest synthetic fertilizers — emissions, annual growth rate recorded in Zambia?
The highest recorded value was 210.23 % change on previous year in 2002.
What is the lowest synthetic fertilizers — emissions, annual growth rate recorded in Zambia?
The lowest recorded value was -59.52 % change on previous year in 1998.
How does Zambia rank for synthetic fertilizers — emissions, annual growth rate?
Zambia ranks 24th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
Is synthetic fertilizers — emissions, annual growth rate rising or falling in Zambia?
Over the last ten years it is down 16.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Zambia 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.