Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions (CO2eq) in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
Least Developed Countries (LDCs): Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions (CO2eq) was 25,930 kt in 2050. ◆ Volatile
Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions (CO2eq) in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), 1961–2050
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kt.
Analysis
In 2050, synthetic fertilizers — emissions (co2eq) in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) stood at 25,930 kt. That is the highest value across all 65 years on record.
Over the whole period, synthetic fertilizers — emissions (co2eq) in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) peaked at 25,930 kt in 2050 and was at its lowest, 368.32 kt, in 1962.
That places Least Developed Countries (LDCs) 2nd out of 20 groups with data for 2050, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions (CO2eq) in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), year by year
| Year | kt | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 402.24 kt | — |
| 1962 | 368.32 kt | -8.4% |
| 1963 | 486.86 kt | +32.2% |
| 1964 | 503.21 kt | +3.4% |
| 1965 | 592.43 kt | +17.7% |
| 1966 | 743.64 kt | +25.5% |
| 1967 | 1,010 kt | +35.8% |
| 1968 | 1,110 kt | +9.9% |
| 1969 | 1,300 kt | +17.1% |
| 1970 | 1,373 kt | +5.6% |
| 1971 | 1,509 kt | +9.9% |
| 1972 | 1,890 kt | +25.2% |
| 1973 | 1,959 kt | +3.6% |
| 1974 | 1,820 kt | -7.1% |
| 1975 | 2,426 kt | +33.3% |
| 1976 | 2,587 kt | +6.6% |
| 1977 | 2,828 kt | +9.3% |
| 1978 | 2,813 kt | -0.5% |
| 1979 | 3,195 kt | +13.6% |
| 1980 | 3,676 kt | +15.1% |
| 1981 | 3,700 kt | +0.6% |
| 1982 | 4,157 kt | +12.4% |
| 1983 | 4,069 kt | -2.1% |
| 1984 | 4,763 kt | +17.1% |
| 1985 | 4,809 kt | +1.0% |
| 1986 | 4,808 kt | -0.0% |
| 1987 | 5,020 kt | +4.4% |
| 1988 | 5,395 kt | +7.5% |
| 1989 | 5,896 kt | +9.3% |
| 1990 | 5,830 kt | -1.1% |
| 1991 | 6,315 kt | +8.3% |
| 1992 | 6,517 kt | +3.2% |
| 1993 | 6,584 kt | +1.0% |
| 1994 | 6,813 kt | +3.5% |
| 1995 | 7,696 kt | +13.0% |
| 1996 | 8,676 kt | +12.7% |
| 1997 | 8,128 kt | -6.3% |
| 1998 | 7,781 kt | -4.3% |
| 1999 | 8,424 kt | +8.3% |
| 2000 | 8,379 kt | -0.5% |
| 2001 | 8,297 kt | -1.0% |
| 2002 | 8,954 kt | +7.9% |
| 2003 | 7,788 kt | -13.0% |
| 2004 | 8,690 kt | +11.6% |
| 2005 | 8,357 kt | -3.8% |
| 2006 | 9,243 kt | +10.6% |
| 2007 | 9,098 kt | -1.6% |
| 2008 | 10,821 kt | +18.9% |
| 2009 | 10,399 kt | -3.9% |
| 2010 | 11,688 kt | +12.4% |
| 2011 | 12,498 kt | +6.9% |
| 2012 | 12,001 kt | -4.0% |
| 2013 | 12,801 kt | +6.7% |
| 2014 | 14,957 kt | +16.8% |
| 2015 | 14,927 kt | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 15,883 kt | +6.4% |
| 2017 | 17,786 kt | +12.0% |
| 2018 | 17,896 kt | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 18,399 kt | +2.8% |
| 2020 | 21,060 kt | +14.5% |
| 2021 | 19,198 kt | -8.8% |
| 2022 | 17,674 kt | -7.9% |
| 2023 | 20,488 kt | +15.9% |
| 2030 | 18,135 kt | -11.5% |
| 2050 | 25,930 kt | +43.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 724.1 kt | 368.32 kt | 1,300 kt | 9 |
| 1970s | 2,240 kt | 1,373 kt | 3,195 kt | 10 |
| 1980s | 4,629 kt | 3,676 kt | 5,896 kt | 10 |
| 1990s | 7,276 kt | 5,830 kt | 8,676 kt | 10 |
| 2000s | 9,003 kt | 7,788 kt | 10,821 kt | 10 |
| 2010s | 14,884 kt | 11,688 kt | 18,399 kt | 10 |
| 2020s | 19,605 kt | 17,674 kt | 21,060 kt | 4 |
| 2030s | 18,135 kt | 18,135 kt | 18,135 kt | 1 |
| 2050s | 25,930 kt | 25,930 kt | 25,930 kt | 1 |
Countries ranked near Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
More climate change data for Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 708,280 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 216,438 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 491,841 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 816.75 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 17,566 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 179,120 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 48,410 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 130,710 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 182.68 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 4,668 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is synthetic fertilizers — emissions (co2eq) in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
- Synthetic fertilizers — emissions (co2eq) in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) was 25,930 kt in 2050, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest synthetic fertilizers — emissions (co2eq) recorded in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
- The highest recorded value was 25,930 kt in 2050.
- What is the lowest synthetic fertilizers — emissions (co2eq) recorded in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
- The lowest recorded value was 368.32 kt in 1962.
- How does Least Developed Countries (LDCs) rank for synthetic fertilizers — emissions (co2eq)?
- Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 2nd out of 20 groups with data for 2050.
- Where does this Least Developed Countries (LDCs) data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The FAOSTAT domain on Emissions Totals summarizes the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions disseminated in the FAOSTAT Climate Change domains of emissions from agrifood systems. Data are computed following the Tier 1 methods of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Guidelines for National greenhouse gas (GHG) Inventories (IPCC, 1996; 1997; 2000; 2002; 2006; 2014). Emissions from other economic sectors as defined by the IPCC are also disseminated in the domain for completeness. Methodological details can be found at: https://files-faostat.fao.org/production/GT/GT_en.pdf