How does South Africa rank for all animals — manure applied to soils (n content), per unit of gdp?

South Africa ranks 131st out of 169 countries with data for 2023.

Is all animals — manure applied to soils (n content), per unit of gdp rising or falling in South Africa?

Over the last ten years it is down 5.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

All Animals — Manure applied to soils (N content), per unit of GDP in South Africa

Name: All Animals — Manure applied to soils (N content), per unit of GDP in South Africa
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South Africa: All Animals — Manure applied to soils (N content), per unit of GDP was 0.0001 kg per US$ of GDP in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)

0.0001 kg per US$ of GDP

Change on year

up 6.0%

World rank

131st

of 169 countries

All-time high

0.005 kg per US$ of GDP

in 1961

All-time low

0.0001 kg per US$ of GDP

in 2021

Years of data

1961–2023

All Animals — Manure applied to soils (N content), per unit of GDP in South Africa, 1961–2023

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in kg per US$ of GDP.

Analysis

In 2023, all animals — manure applied to soils (n content), per unit of gdp in South Africa stood at 0.0001 kg per US$ of GDP.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.0% on the previous year and down 5.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, all animals — manure applied to soils (n content), per unit of gdp in South Africa peaked at 0.005 kg per US$ of GDP in 1961 and was at its lowest, 0.0001 kg per US$ of GDP, in 2021.

South Africa ranks 131st of 169 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

All Animals — Manure applied to soils (N content), per unit of GDP in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for All Animals — Manure applied to soils (N content), per unit of GDP in South Africa, 1961 to 2023.
Year	kg per US$ of GDP	Change
1961	0.005 kg per US$ of GDP	—
1962	0.0047 kg per US$ of GDP	-5.8%
1963	0.0042 kg per US$ of GDP	-10.7%
1964	0.0037 kg per US$ of GDP	-11.0%
1965	0.0034 kg per US$ of GDP	-8.7%
1966	0.003 kg per US$ of GDP	-12.1%
1967	0.0027 kg per US$ of GDP	-10.9%
1968	0.0026 kg per US$ of GDP	-3.9%
1969	0.0024 kg per US$ of GDP	-7.9%
1970	0.0021 kg per US$ of GDP	-11.6%
1971	0.0018 kg per US$ of GDP	-15.7%
1972	0.0017 kg per US$ of GDP	-3.6%
1973	0.0013 kg per US$ of GDP	-24.6%
1974	0.001 kg per US$ of GDP	-19.7%
1975	0.001 kg per US$ of GDP	-4.0%
1976	0.001 kg per US$ of GDP	+5.0%
1977	0.001 kg per US$ of GDP	-6.9%
1978	0.0009 kg per US$ of GDP	-9.0%
1979	0.0007 kg per US$ of GDP	-20.3%
1980	0.0005 kg per US$ of GDP	-31.0%
1981	0.0005 kg per US$ of GDP	-3.7%
1982	0.0005 kg per US$ of GDP	+12.3%
1983	0.0005 kg per US$ of GDP	-8.3%
1984	0.0005 kg per US$ of GDP	+7.2%
1985	0.0007 kg per US$ of GDP	+28.7%
1986	0.0006 kg per US$ of GDP	-10.5%
1987	0.0004 kg per US$ of GDP	-24.1%
1988	0.0004 kg per US$ of GDP	-4.5%
1989	0.0004 kg per US$ of GDP	-0.2%
1990	0.0004 kg per US$ of GDP	-7.2%
1991	0.0004 kg per US$ of GDP	-4.8%
1992	0.0003 kg per US$ of GDP	-10.1%
1993	0.0003 kg per US$ of GDP	-1.8%
1994	0.0003 kg per US$ of GDP	-4.5%
1995	0.0003 kg per US$ of GDP	-6.0%
1996	0.0003 kg per US$ of GDP	+6.8%
1997	0.0003 kg per US$ of GDP	-2.1%
1998	0.0003 kg per US$ of GDP	+11.5%
1999	0.0003 kg per US$ of GDP	-1.6%
2000	0.0004 kg per US$ of GDP	+3.2%
2001	0.0004 kg per US$ of GDP	+14.8%
2002	0.0004 kg per US$ of GDP	+6.2%
2003	0.0003 kg per US$ of GDP	-35.3%
2004	0.0002 kg per US$ of GDP	-23.3%
2005	0.0002 kg per US$ of GDP	-13.4%
2006	0.0002 kg per US$ of GDP	-4.5%
2007	0.0002 kg per US$ of GDP	-6.8%
2008	0.0002 kg per US$ of GDP	+10.2%
2009	0.0002 kg per US$ of GDP	-2.6%
2010	0.0001 kg per US$ of GDP	-20.4%
2011	0.0001 kg per US$ of GDP	-9.1%
2012	0.0001 kg per US$ of GDP	+5.3%
2013	0.0001 kg per US$ of GDP	+3.9%
2014	0.0001 kg per US$ of GDP	+4.3%
2015	0.0002 kg per US$ of GDP	+7.8%
2016	0.0002 kg per US$ of GDP	+6.9%
2017	0.0001 kg per US$ of GDP	-16.2%
2018	0.0001 kg per US$ of GDP	-6.4%
2019	0.0001 kg per US$ of GDP	+2.3%
2020	0.0002 kg per US$ of GDP	+13.4%
2021	0.0001 kg per US$ of GDP	-20.9%
2022	0.0001 kg per US$ of GDP	+2.8%
2023	0.0001 kg per US$ of GDP	+6.0%

South Africa compared with similar countries

South Africa's 0.0001 kg per US$ of GDP is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.0004 kg per US$ of GDP, 32% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
South Africa's 0.0001 kg per US$ of GDP is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.0009 kg per US$ of GDP, 14% of the median. (43 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	0.0035 kg per US$ of GDP	0.0024 kg per US$ of GDP	0.005 kg per US$ of GDP	9
1970s	0.0012 kg per US$ of GDP	0.0007 kg per US$ of GDP	0.0021 kg per US$ of GDP	10
1980s	0.0005 kg per US$ of GDP	0.0004 kg per US$ of GDP	0.0007 kg per US$ of GDP	10
1990s	0.0003 kg per US$ of GDP	0.0003 kg per US$ of GDP	0.0004 kg per US$ of GDP	10
2000s	0.0003 kg per US$ of GDP	0.0002 kg per US$ of GDP	0.0004 kg per US$ of GDP	10
2010s	0.0001 kg per US$ of GDP	0.0001 kg per US$ of GDP	0.0002 kg per US$ of GDP	10
2020s	0.0001 kg per US$ of GDP	0.0001 kg per US$ of GDP	0.0002 kg per US$ of GDP	4

Countries ranked near South Africa

128 Libya 0.0001 kg per US$ of GDP compare
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130 Congo 0.0001 kg per US$ of GDP compare
132 Italy 0.0001 kg per US$ of GDP compare
133 Algeria 0.0001 kg per US$ of GDP compare
134 Nauru 0.0001 kg per US$ of GDP compare

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More environment data for South Africa

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Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 8.52 Percentage change (2025)
Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Standard Deviation 0.275 °C (2025)
Temperature change 1.05 °C (2025)
Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.59 % change on previous year (2024)
Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 0.2953 % change on previous year (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is all animals — manure applied to soils (n content), per unit of gdp in South Africa?: All animals — manure applied to soils (n content), per unit of gdp in South Africa was 0.0001 kg per US$ of GDP in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest all animals — manure applied to soils (n content), per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?: The highest recorded value was 0.005 kg per US$ of GDP in 1961.
What is the lowest all animals — manure applied to soils (n content), per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0001 kg per US$ of GDP in 2021.
How does South Africa rank for all animals — manure applied to soils (n content), per unit of gdp?: South Africa ranks 131st out of 169 countries with data for 2023.
Is all animals — manure applied to soils (n content), per unit of gdp rising or falling in South Africa?: Over the last ten years it is down 5.7%. 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 All Animals — Manure applied to soils (N content), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: All Animals — Manure applied to soils (N content), per unit of GDP
Unit: kg per US$ of GDP
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 171 places, 9,202 data points, 1961–2023
Last refreshed: 05 October 2026

All Animals — Manure applied to soils (N content) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.