Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O, annual growth rate in Lesotho

Lesotho: Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O, annual growth rate was 12.56 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
12.56 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 134.6%
World rank
47th
of 196 countries
All-time high
601.89 % change on previous year
in 2011
All-time low
-85.71 % change on previous year
in 1968
Years of data
62
1962–2023

Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O, annual growth rate in Lesotho, 1962–2023

0200400600196219922023

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

Analysis

In 2023, synthetic fertilizers — emissions (co2eq) from n2o, annual growth rate in Lesotho stood at 12.56 % change on previous year.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 134.6% on the previous year and down 97.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, synthetic fertilizers — emissions (co2eq) from n2o, annual growth rate in Lesotho peaked at 601.89 % change on previous year in 2011 and was at its lowest, -85.71 % change on previous year, in 1968.

Lesotho ranks 47th of 196 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O, annual growth rate in Lesotho, year by year

Annual values for Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5), annual growth rate in Lesotho, 1962 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1962 150 % change on previous year
1963 -20 % change on previous year -113.3%
1964 50 % change on previous year -350.0%
1965 66.67 % change on previous year +33.3%
1966 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1967 110 % change on previous year
1968 -85.71 % change on previous year -177.9%
1969 66.67 % change on previous year -177.8%
1970 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1971 60 % change on previous year
1972 -12.5 % change on previous year -120.8%
1973 300 % change on previous year -2500.0%
1974 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1975 121.43 % change on previous year
1976 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1977 67.74 % change on previous year
1978 -20.19 % change on previous year -129.8%
1979 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1980 25.3 % change on previous year
1981 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1982 0 % change on previous year
1983 0 % change on previous year
1984 20.19 % change on previous year
1985 -83.2 % change on previous year -512.0%
1986 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1987 295.24 % change on previous year
1988 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1989 25.3 % change on previous year
1990 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1991 60.58 % change on previous year
1992 -12.57 % change on previous year -120.8%
1993 42.47 % change on previous year -437.7%
1994 30.29 % change on previous year -28.7%
1995 46.13 % change on previous year +52.3%
1996 9.6 % change on previous year -79.2%
1997 -23.04 % change on previous year -340.1%
1998 12.28 % change on previous year -153.3%
1999 3.47 % change on previous year -71.8%
2000 83.51 % change on previous year +2308.8%
2001 43.54 % change on previous year -47.9%
2002 -33.76 % change on previous year -177.5%
2003 -36.78 % change on previous year +9.0%
2004 -74.53 % change on previous year +102.6%
2005 -72.48 % change on previous year -2.8%
2006 480 % change on previous year -762.3%
2007 17.82 % change on previous year -96.3%
2008 -65.37 % change on previous year -466.9%
2009 46.48 % change on previous year -171.1%
2010 -49.04 % change on previous year -205.5%
2011 601.89 % change on previous year -1327.4%
2012 -63.71 % change on previous year -110.6%
2013 580.74 % change on previous year -1011.5%
2014 5.01 % change on previous year -99.1%
2015 -67.67 % change on previous year -1451.9%
2016 1.6 % change on previous year -102.4%
2017 -7.89 % change on previous year -592.1%
2018 116.44 % change on previous year -1576.4%
2019 0.6329 % change on previous year -99.5%
2020 -10.53 % change on previous year -1764.5%
2021 9.84 % change on previous year -193.4%
2022 -36.32 % change on previous year -469.0%
2023 12.56 % change on previous year -134.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 42.2 % change on previous year -85.71 % change on previous year 150 % change on previous year 8
1970s 51.65 % change on previous year -20.19 % change on previous year 300 % change on previous year 10
1980s 28.28 % change on previous year -83.2 % change on previous year 295.24 % change on previous year 10
1990s 16.92 % change on previous year -23.04 % change on previous year 60.58 % change on previous year 10
2000s 38.84 % change on previous year -74.53 % change on previous year 480 % change on previous year 10
2010s 111.8 % change on previous year -67.67 % change on previous year 601.89 % change on previous year 10
2020s -6.11 % change on previous year -36.32 % change on previous year 12.56 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Lesotho

  1. 44 Ethiopia PDR 13.57 % change on previous year compare
  2. 45 Canada 13.56 % change on previous year compare
  3. 46 Switzerland 12.75 % change on previous year compare
  4. 48 Togo 12.17 % change on previous year compare
  5. 49 Malaysia 12.07 % change on previous year compare
  6. 50 Kuwait 11.97 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is synthetic fertilizers — emissions (co2eq) from n2o, annual growth rate in Lesotho?
Synthetic fertilizers — emissions (co2eq) from n2o, annual growth rate in Lesotho was 12.56 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest synthetic fertilizers — emissions (co2eq) from n2o, annual growth rate recorded in Lesotho?
The highest recorded value was 601.89 % change on previous year in 2011.
What is the lowest synthetic fertilizers — emissions (co2eq) from n2o, annual growth rate recorded in Lesotho?
The lowest recorded value was -85.71 % change on previous year in 1968.
How does Lesotho rank for synthetic fertilizers — emissions (co2eq) from n2o, annual growth rate?
Lesotho ranks 47th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
Is synthetic fertilizers — emissions (co2eq) from n2o, annual growth rate rising or falling in Lesotho?
Over the last ten years it is down 97.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Lesotho data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5), 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 (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5), 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 (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.