Cattle, dairy — Manure applied to soils in Rwanda
Rwanda: Cattle, dairy — Manure applied to soils was 1.85 million kg in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Cattle, dairy — Manure applied to soils in Rwanda, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg.
Analysis
In 2023, cattle, dairy — manure applied to soils in Rwanda stood at 1.85 million kg.
The figure is up 1.1% on the previous year and up 25.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cattle, dairy — manure applied to soils in Rwanda peaked at 2.02 million kg in 2020 and was at its lowest, 276,061 kg, in 1962.
That places Rwanda 116th out of 190 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cattle, dairy — Manure applied to soils in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | kg | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 298,894 kg | — |
| 1962 | 276,061 kg | -7.6% |
| 1963 | 311,348 kg | +12.8% |
| 1964 | 321,726 kg | +3.3% |
| 1965 | 324,839 kg | +1.0% |
| 1966 | 363,239 kg | +11.8% |
| 1967 | 371,541 kg | +2.3% |
| 1968 | 389,184 kg | +4.7% |
| 1969 | 420,319 kg | +8.0% |
| 1970 | 513,723 kg | +22.2% |
| 1971 | 445,746 kg | -13.2% |
| 1972 | 409,941 kg | -8.0% |
| 1973 | 445,746 kg | +8.7% |
| 1974 | 432,254 kg | -3.0% |
| 1975 | 451,454 kg | +4.4% |
| 1976 | 467,021 kg | +3.4% |
| 1977 | 467,021 kg | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 518,912 kg | +11.1% |
| 1979 | 518,912 kg | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 674,586 kg | +30.0% |
| 1981 | 664,208 kg | -1.5% |
| 1982 | 684,964 kg | +3.1% |
| 1983 | 679,775 kg | -0.8% |
| 1984 | 663,803 kg | -2.3% |
| 1985 | 761,504 kg | +14.7% |
| 1986 | 855,282 kg | +12.3% |
| 1987 | 726,581 kg | -15.0% |
| 1988 | 706,863 kg | -2.7% |
| 1989 | 752,423 kg | +6.4% |
| 1990 | 757,612 kg | +0.7% |
| 1991 | 762,801 kg | +0.7% |
| 1992 | 840,638 kg | +10.2% |
| 1993 | 882,151 kg | +4.9% |
| 1994 | 830,260 kg | -5.9% |
| 1995 | 715,907 kg | -13.8% |
| 1996 | 934,042 kg | +30.5% |
| 1997 | 882,151 kg | -5.6% |
| 1998 | 985,934 kg | +11.8% |
| 1999 | 1.11 million kg | +12.1% |
| 2000 | 1.05 million kg | -5.3% |
| 2001 | 1.15 million kg | +9.5% |
| 2002 | 1.14 million kg | -0.8% |
| 2003 | 1.23 million kg | +8.2% |
| 2004 | 1.30 million kg | +5.9% |
| 2005 | 1.30 million kg | -0.4% |
| 2006 | 1.50 million kg | +15.4% |
| 2007 | 1.52 million kg | +1.9% |
| 2008 | 1.58 million kg | +3.5% |
| 2009 | 1.60 million kg | +1.7% |
| 2010 | 1.73 million kg | +7.9% |
| 2011 | 1.47 million kg | -15.2% |
| 2012 | 1.47 million kg | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 1.47 million kg | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 1.48 million kg | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 1.75 million kg | +18.5% |
| 2016 | 1.61 million kg | -8.4% |
| 2017 | 1.55 million kg | -3.5% |
| 2018 | 1.69 million kg | +9.0% |
| 2019 | 1.81 million kg | +7.1% |
| 2020 | 2.02 million kg | +11.8% |
| 2021 | 1.91 million kg | -5.6% |
| 2022 | 1.83 million kg | -4.1% |
| 2023 | 1.85 million kg | +1.1% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 1.85 million kg is below the median for low income countries, which is 4.80 million kg, 39% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 1.85 million kg is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.92 million kg, 96% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 341,906 kg | 276,061 kg | 420,319 kg | 9 |
| 1970s | 467,073 kg | 409,941 kg | 518,912 kg | 10 |
| 1980s | 716,999 kg | 663,803 kg | 855,282 kg | 10 |
| 1990s | 869,678 kg | 715,907 kg | 1.11 million kg | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.34 million kg | 1.05 million kg | 1.60 million kg | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.60 million kg | 1.47 million kg | 1.81 million kg | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.90 million kg | 1.83 million kg | 2.02 million kg | 4 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
More environment data for Rwanda
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -5.64 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -5.05 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate -31.63 % change on previous year (2013)
- Standard Deviation 0.268 °C (2013)
- Temperature change 1.35 °C (2013)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (1990)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.0359 % 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 -1.42 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cattle, dairy — manure applied to soils in Rwanda?
- Cattle, dairy — manure applied to soils in Rwanda was 1.85 million kg in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest cattle, dairy — manure applied to soils recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 2.02 million kg in 2020.
- What is the lowest cattle, dairy — manure applied to soils recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 276,061 kg in 1962.
- How does Rwanda rank for cattle, dairy — manure applied to soils?
- Rwanda ranks 116th out of 190 countries with data for 2023.
- Is cattle, dairy — manure applied to soils rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Cattle, dairy — Manure applied to soils (N content). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Livestock Manure domain of FAOSTAT contains estimates of nitrogen (N) inputs to agricultural soils from livestock manure. Data on the N losses to air and water are also disseminated. These estimates are compiled using official FAOSTAT statistics of animal stocks and by applying the internationally approved Guidelines of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Data are available by country, with global coverage and updated annually.The following elements are disseminated: 1) Stocks; 2) Amount excreted in manure (N content); 3) Manure left on pasture (N content); 4) Manure left on pasture that volatilises (N content); 5) Manure left on pasture that leaches (N content); 6) Manure treated (N content); 7) Losses from manure treated (N content); 8) Manure applied to soils (N content); 9) Manure applied to soils that volatilises (N content); 10) Manure applied to soils that leaches (N content).