Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions (CO2eq) in South America
South America: Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions (CO2eq) was 70,181 kt in 2050. ◆ Volatile
Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions (CO2eq) in South America, 1961–2050
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kt.
Analysis
In 2050, synthetic fertilizers — emissions (co2eq) in South America stood at 70,181 kt. That is the highest value across all 65 years on record.
Over the whole period, synthetic fertilizers — emissions (co2eq) in South America peaked at 70,181 kt in 2050 and was at its lowest, 999.32 kt, in 1961.
South America ranks 11th of 32 groups 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.
Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions (CO2eq) in South America, year by year
| Year | kt | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 999.32 kt | — |
| 1962 | 1,205 kt | +20.6% |
| 1963 | 1,368 kt | +13.5% |
| 1964 | 1,411 kt | +3.2% |
| 1965 | 1,515 kt | +7.3% |
| 1966 | 1,404 kt | -7.3% |
| 1967 | 1,937 kt | +38.0% |
| 1968 | 2,224 kt | +14.8% |
| 1969 | 2,326 kt | +4.6% |
| 1970 | 3,075 kt | +32.2% |
| 1971 | 3,274 kt | +6.5% |
| 1972 | 4,483 kt | +36.9% |
| 1973 | 4,185 kt | -6.6% |
| 1974 | 4,577 kt | +9.4% |
| 1975 | 4,234 kt | -7.5% |
| 1976 | 5,418 kt | +28.0% |
| 1977 | 6,623 kt | +22.2% |
| 1978 | 6,625 kt | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 7,212 kt | +8.9% |
| 1980 | 7,935 kt | +10.0% |
| 1981 | 6,373 kt | -19.7% |
| 1982 | 6,129 kt | -3.8% |
| 1983 | 5,873 kt | -4.2% |
| 1984 | 7,996 kt | +36.2% |
| 1985 | 8,502 kt | +6.3% |
| 1986 | 10,262 kt | +20.7% |
| 1987 | 10,719 kt | +4.5% |
| 1988 | 10,307 kt | -3.8% |
| 1989 | 9,805 kt | -4.9% |
| 1990 | 9,631 kt | -1.8% |
| 1991 | 9,594 kt | -0.4% |
| 1992 | 9,677 kt | +0.9% |
| 1993 | 11,320 kt | +17.0% |
| 1994 | 12,664 kt | +11.9% |
| 1995 | 12,797 kt | +1.0% |
| 1996 | 14,761 kt | +15.3% |
| 1997 | 15,984 kt | +8.3% |
| 1998 | 16,344 kt | +2.2% |
| 1999 | 17,000 kt | +4.0% |
| 2000 | 17,913 kt | +5.4% |
| 2001 | 18,582 kt | +3.7% |
| 2002 | 20,325 kt | +9.4% |
| 2003 | 23,435 kt | +15.3% |
| 2004 | 26,233 kt | +11.9% |
| 2005 | 22,380 kt | -14.7% |
| 2006 | 24,174 kt | +8.0% |
| 2007 | 30,012 kt | +24.1% |
| 2008 | 27,810 kt | -7.3% |
| 2009 | 24,071 kt | -13.4% |
| 2010 | 30,244 kt | +25.6% |
| 2011 | 35,127 kt | +16.1% |
| 2012 | 32,624 kt | -7.1% |
| 2013 | 36,108 kt | +10.7% |
| 2014 | 38,946 kt | +7.9% |
| 2015 | 32,129 kt | -17.5% |
| 2016 | 34,578 kt | +7.6% |
| 2017 | 40,810 kt | +18.0% |
| 2018 | 40,996 kt | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 43,551 kt | +6.2% |
| 2020 | 50,315 kt | +15.5% |
| 2021 | 56,385 kt | +12.1% |
| 2022 | 55,518 kt | -1.5% |
| 2023 | 50,432 kt | -9.2% |
| 2030 | 60,587 kt | +20.1% |
| 2050 | 70,181 kt | +15.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,599 kt | 999.32 kt | 2,326 kt | 9 |
| 1970s | 4,971 kt | 3,075 kt | 7,212 kt | 10 |
| 1980s | 8,390 kt | 5,873 kt | 10,719 kt | 10 |
| 1990s | 12,977 kt | 9,594 kt | 17,000 kt | 10 |
| 2000s | 23,493 kt | 17,913 kt | 30,012 kt | 10 |
| 2010s | 36,511 kt | 30,244 kt | 43,551 kt | 10 |
| 2020s | 53,163 kt | 50,315 kt | 56,385 kt | 4 |
| 2030s | 60,587 kt | 60,587 kt | 60,587 kt | 1 |
| 2050s | 70,181 kt | 70,181 kt | 70,181 kt | 1 |
Countries ranked near South America
- 8 Indonesia 20,600 kt compare
- 9 Canada 12,514 kt compare
- 9 United Republic of Tanzania 1,402 kt compare
- 10 Democratic People's Republic of Korea 1,169 kt compare
- 10 France 12,331 kt compare
- 11 Bangladesh 11,305 kt compare
- 12 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 202.83 kt compare
- 12 Mexico 10,932 kt compare
- 13 Egypt 10,089 kt compare
- 13 Melanesia 152.4 kt compare
- 14 Argentina 9,834 kt compare
- 14 Lao People's Democratic Republic 129.88 kt compare
More climate change data for South America
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 1.01 million kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 224,200 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 781,384 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 846.04 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 27,907 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 123,748 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 96,422 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 27,326 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 363.86 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 975.93 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is synthetic fertilizers — emissions (co2eq) in South America?
- Synthetic fertilizers — emissions (co2eq) in South America was 70,181 kt in 2050, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest synthetic fertilizers — emissions (co2eq) recorded in South America?
- The highest recorded value was 70,181 kt in 2050.
- What is the lowest synthetic fertilizers — emissions (co2eq) recorded in South America?
- The lowest recorded value was 999.32 kt in 1961.
- How does South America rank for synthetic fertilizers — emissions (co2eq)?
- South America ranks 11th out of 32 groups with data for 2050.
- Where does this South America 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