Wheat — Crop residues (Emissions N2O), annual growth rate in South Africa

South Africa: Wheat — Crop residues (Emissions N2O), annual growth rate was -3.03 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-3.03 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 53.7%
World rank
82nd
of 135 countries
All-time high
63.27 % change on previous year
in 1967
All-time low
-39.91 % change on previous year
in 1992
Years of data
62
1962–2023

Wheat — Crop residues (Emissions N2O), annual growth rate in South Africa, 1962–2023

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

Analysis

South Africa recorded -3.03 % change on previous year for wheat — crop residues (emissions n2o), annual growth rate in 2023.

That represents a change of up 53.7% on the previous year and down 34.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, wheat — crop residues (emissions n2o), annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 63.27 % change on previous year in 1967 and was at its lowest, -39.91 % change on previous year, in 1992.

South Africa ranks 82nd of 135 countries 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.

Wheat — Crop residues (Emissions N2O), annual growth rate in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Wheat — Crop residues (Emissions N2O), annual growth rate in South Africa, 1962 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1962 -13.21 % change on previous year
1963 19.2 % change on previous year -245.3%
1964 8.28 % change on previous year -56.9%
1965 -26.14 % change on previous year -415.7%
1966 -16.53 % change on previous year -36.8%
1967 63.27 % change on previous year -482.7%
1968 19.46 % change on previous year -69.2%
1969 7.15 % change on previous year -63.3%
1970 5.5 % change on previous year -23.1%
1971 14.78 % change on previous year +168.9%
1972 3.36 % change on previous year -77.3%
1973 5.31 % change on previous year +58.0%
1974 -12.91 % change on previous year -343.1%
1975 8.48 % change on previous year -165.6%
1976 20.65 % change on previous year +143.6%
1977 -14.24 % change on previous year -168.9%
1978 -6.64 % change on previous year -53.4%
1979 17.17 % change on previous year -358.6%
1980 -26.02 % change on previous year -251.5%
1981 47.05 % change on previous year -280.9%
1982 5.22 % change on previous year -88.9%
1983 -23.3 % change on previous year -546.2%
1984 25.28 % change on previous year -208.5%
1985 -21.41 % change on previous year -184.7%
1986 26.75 % change on previous year -224.9%
1987 25.42 % change on previous year -5.0%
1988 14.78 % change on previous year -41.8%
1989 -38.88 % change on previous year -363.0%
1990 -15.03 % change on previous year -61.3%
1991 17.59 % change on previous year -217.0%
1992 -39.91 % change on previous year -326.9%
1993 48.8 % change on previous year -222.3%
1994 -6.52 % change on previous year -113.4%
1995 11.01 % change on previous year -268.9%
1996 29.36 % change on previous year +166.8%
1997 -8.1 % change on previous year -127.6%
1998 -25.85 % change on previous year +219.1%
1999 -7.91 % change on previous year -69.4%
2000 38.91 % change on previous year -591.8%
2001 3.25 % change on previous year -91.6%
2002 -2.73 % change on previous year -183.8%
2003 -34.74 % change on previous year +1173.2%
2004 9.34 % change on previous year -126.9%
2005 10.69 % change on previous year +14.4%
2006 8.61 % change on previous year -19.4%
2007 -10.34 % change on previous year -220.0%
2008 12.45 % change on previous year -220.5%
2009 -8.7 % change on previous year -169.9%
2010 -25.62 % change on previous year +194.4%
2011 36.59 % change on previous year -242.8%
2012 -5.47 % change on previous year -114.9%
2013 -2.25 % change on previous year -58.8%
2014 -6.37 % change on previous year +182.8%
2015 -16.14 % change on previous year +153.3%
2016 29.92 % change on previous year -285.3%
2017 -18.32 % change on previous year -161.2%
2018 19.86 % change on previous year -208.5%
2019 -15.79 % change on previous year -179.5%
2020 33.57 % change on previous year -312.6%
2021 7.42 % change on previous year -77.9%
2022 -6.54 % change on previous year -188.2%
2023 -3.03 % change on previous year -53.7%

South Africa compared with similar countries

  • South Africa's -3.03 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is -3.84 % change on previous year, 79% of the median. (29 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 7.68 % change on previous year -26.14 % change on previous year 63.27 % change on previous year 8
1970s 4.15 % change on previous year -14.24 % change on previous year 20.65 % change on previous year 10
1980s 3.49 % change on previous year -38.88 % change on previous year 47.05 % change on previous year 10
1990s 0.3433 % change on previous year -39.91 % change on previous year 48.8 % change on previous year 10
2000s 2.67 % change on previous year -34.74 % change on previous year 38.91 % change on previous year 10
2010s -0.3591 % change on previous year -25.62 % change on previous year 36.59 % change on previous year 10
2020s 7.85 % change on previous year -6.54 % change on previous year 33.57 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 79 Nepal -2.21 % change on previous year compare
  2. 80 New Zealand -2.87 % change on previous year compare
  3. 81 Belgium -3.02 % change on previous year compare
  4. 83 Slovenia -3.05 % change on previous year compare
  5. 84 Burundi -3.7 % change on previous year compare
  6. 85 Mexico -3.84 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is wheat — crop residues (emissions n2o), annual growth rate in South Africa?
Wheat — crop residues (emissions n2o), annual growth rate in South Africa was -3.03 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest wheat — crop residues (emissions n2o), annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 63.27 % change on previous year in 1967.
What is the lowest wheat — crop residues (emissions n2o), annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -39.91 % change on previous year in 1992.
How does South Africa rank for wheat — crop residues (emissions n2o), annual growth rate?
South Africa ranks 82nd out of 135 countries with data for 2023.
Is wheat — crop residues (emissions n2o), annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 34.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Wheat — Crop residues (Emissions N2O), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Wheat — Crop residues (Emissions N2O). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Wheat — Crop residues (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
169 places, 8,826 data points, 1962–2023
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The year-on-year percentage change in Wheat — Crop residues (Emissions N2O). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.