How does New Zealand rank for synthetic fertilizers — emissions, per square kilometre?

New Zealand ranks 36th out of 176 countries with data for 2023.

Is synthetic fertilizers — emissions, per square kilometre rising or falling in New Zealand?

Over the last ten years it is down 0.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this New Zealand data come from?

The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions (N2O), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions, per square kilometre in New Zealand

Name: Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions, per square kilometre in New Zealand
Creator: Statizoid (derived)
License: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page

New Zealand: Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions, per square kilometre was 0 kt per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)

0 kt per square kilometre

Change on year

down 12.1%

World rank

36th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0 kt per square kilometre

in 2020

All-time low

0 kt per square kilometre

in 1962

Years of data

1961–2023

Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions, per square kilometre in New Zealand, 1961–2023

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in kt per square kilometre.

Analysis

In 2023, synthetic fertilizers — emissions, per square kilometre in New Zealand stood at 0 kt per square kilometre.

That represents a change of down 12.1% on the previous year and down 0.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, synthetic fertilizers — emissions, per square kilometre in New Zealand peaked at 0 kt per square kilometre in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0 kt per square kilometre, in 1962.

That places New Zealand 36th out of 176 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, per square kilometre in New Zealand, year by year

Annual values for Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions (N2O), per square kilometre in New Zealand, 1961 to 2023.
Year	kt per square kilometre	Change
1961	0 kt per square kilometre	—
1962	0 kt per square kilometre	-19.3%
1963	0 kt per square kilometre	+16.6%
1964	0 kt per square kilometre	+47.1%
1965	0 kt per square kilometre	+11.1%
1966	0 kt per square kilometre	+4.7%
1967	0 kt per square kilometre	-28.5%
1968	0 kt per square kilometre	+61.1%
1969	0 kt per square kilometre	+24.2%
1970	0 kt per square kilometre	-19.2%
1971	0 kt per square kilometre	+24.6%
1972	0 kt per square kilometre	+221.3%
1973	0 kt per square kilometre	+2.1%
1974	0 kt per square kilometre	-45.0%
1975	0 kt per square kilometre	-42.3%
1976	0 kt per square kilometre	+95.2%
1977	0 kt per square kilometre	+0.6%
1978	0 kt per square kilometre	+23.1%
1979	0 kt per square kilometre	-10.5%
1980	0 kt per square kilometre	-9.0%
1981	0 kt per square kilometre	+6.9%
1982	0 kt per square kilometre	+39.0%
1983	0 kt per square kilometre	+9.9%
1984	0 kt per square kilometre	+20.7%
1985	0 kt per square kilometre	-20.0%
1986	0 kt per square kilometre	-15.6%
1987	0 kt per square kilometre	+36.3%
1988	0 kt per square kilometre	-44.3%
1989	0 kt per square kilometre	+8.3%
1990	0 kt per square kilometre	+106.3%
1991	0 kt per square kilometre	+40.8%
1992	0 kt per square kilometre	+40.0%
1993	0 kt per square kilometre	+17.1%
1994	0 kt per square kilometre	+18.8%
1995	0 kt per square kilometre	+23.8%
1996	0 kt per square kilometre	-10.0%
1997	0 kt per square kilometre	-0.8%
1998	0 kt per square kilometre	+10.5%
1999	0 kt per square kilometre	+17.3%
2000	0 kt per square kilometre	+28.2%
2001	0 kt per square kilometre	+16.6%
2002	0 kt per square kilometre	+3.7%
2003	0 kt per square kilometre	+15.8%
2004	0 kt per square kilometre	+7.7%
2005	0 kt per square kilometre	+2.0%
2006	0 kt per square kilometre	-12.7%
2007	0 kt per square kilometre	+0.6%
2008	0 kt per square kilometre	+5.1%
2009	0 kt per square kilometre	-9.5%
2010	0 kt per square kilometre	+14.8%
2011	0 kt per square kilometre	+7.6%
2012	0 kt per square kilometre	-1.1%
2013	0 kt per square kilometre	+1.9%
2014	0 kt per square kilometre	+9.5%
2015	0 kt per square kilometre	+5.9%
2016	0 kt per square kilometre	+0.7%
2017	0 kt per square kilometre	+2.5%
2018	0 kt per square kilometre	+3.4%
2019	0 kt per square kilometre	-1.3%
2020	0 kt per square kilometre	+4.0%
2021	0 kt per square kilometre	-6.2%
2022	0 kt per square kilometre	-4.8%
2023	0 kt per square kilometre	-12.1%

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	0 kt per square kilometre	0 kt per square kilometre	0 kt per square kilometre	9
1970s	0 kt per square kilometre	0 kt per square kilometre	0 kt per square kilometre	10
1980s	0 kt per square kilometre	0 kt per square kilometre	0 kt per square kilometre	10
1990s	0 kt per square kilometre	0 kt per square kilometre	0 kt per square kilometre	10
2000s	0 kt per square kilometre	0 kt per square kilometre	0 kt per square kilometre	10
2010s	0 kt per square kilometre	0 kt per square kilometre	0 kt per square kilometre	10
2020s	0 kt per square kilometre	0 kt per square kilometre	0 kt per square kilometre	4

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See the full ranking of 177 places →

More climate change data for New Zealand

Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 46,323 kt (2050)
Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 11,983 kt (2050)
Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 34,340 kt (2050)
Emissions from livestock — Emissions 45.22 kt (2050)
Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1,226 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 694.4 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 691.2 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3.2 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions 2.61 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.1143 kt (2050)

All data for New Zealand →

Frequently asked questions

What is synthetic fertilizers — emissions, per square kilometre in New Zealand?: Synthetic fertilizers — emissions, per square kilometre in New Zealand was 0 kt per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest synthetic fertilizers — emissions, per square kilometre recorded in New Zealand?: The highest recorded value was 0 kt per square kilometre in 2020.
What is the lowest synthetic fertilizers — emissions, per square kilometre recorded in New Zealand?: The lowest recorded value was 0 kt per square kilometre in 1962.
How does New Zealand rank for synthetic fertilizers — emissions, per square kilometre?: New Zealand ranks 36th out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
Is synthetic fertilizers — emissions, per square kilometre rising or falling in New Zealand?: Over the last ten years it is down 0.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this New Zealand data come from?: The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions (N2O), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions (N2O) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.

Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions (N2O) ÷ Land area (sq. km)

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Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

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Indicator: Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions (N2O), per square kilometre
Unit: kt per square kilometre
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 177 places, 9,802 data points, 1961–2023
Last refreshed: 17 August 2026

Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions (N2O) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.