Cattle, non-dairy — Manure left on pasture in China, Hong Kong SAR

China, Hong Kong SAR: Cattle, non-dairy — Manure left on pasture was 31,092 kg in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
31,092 kg
Change on year
down 0.1%
World rank
182nd
of 190 countries
All-time high
302,847 kg
in 1961
All-time low
5,694 kg
in 1988
Years of data
63
1961–2023

Cattle, non-dairy — Manure left on pasture in China, Hong Kong SAR, 1961–2023

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg.

Analysis

In 2023, cattle, non-dairy — manure left on pasture in China, Hong Kong SAR stood at 31,092 kg.

That represents a change of down 0.1% on the previous year and down 8.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, cattle, non-dairy — manure left on pasture in China, Hong Kong SAR peaked at 302,847 kg in 1961 and was at its lowest, 5,694 kg, in 1988.

China, Hong Kong SAR ranks 182nd of 190 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Cattle, non-dairy — Manure left on pasture in China, Hong Kong SAR, year by year

Annual values for Cattle, non-dairy — Manure left on pasture (N content) in China, Hong Kong SAR, 1961 to 2023.
Year kg Change
1961 302,847 kg
1962 249,748 kg -17.5%
1963 247,527 kg -0.9%
1964 232,183 kg -6.2%
1965 161,438 kg -30.5%
1966 201,293 kg +24.7%
1967 144,579 kg -28.2%
1968 153,443 kg +6.1%
1969 210,378 kg +37.1%
1970 201,494 kg -4.2%
1971 178,741 kg -11.3%
1972 165,274 kg -7.5%
1973 172,017 kg +4.1%
1974 177,065 kg +2.9%
1975 147,588 kg -16.6%
1976 166,566 kg +12.9%
1977 164,143 kg -1.5%
1978 157,804 kg -3.9%
1979 159,722 kg +1.2%
1980 69,352 kg -56.6%
1981 81,365 kg +17.3%
1982 51,686 kg -36.5%
1983 33,717 kg -34.8%
1984 31,900 kg -5.4%
1985 29,477 kg -7.6%
1986 29,881 kg +1.4%
1987 15,344 kg -48.6%
1988 5,694 kg -62.9%
1989 13,043 kg +129.1%
1990 13,810 kg +5.9%
1991 15,506 kg +12.3%
1992 23,662 kg +52.6%
1993 38,179 kg +61.3%
1994 41,329 kg +8.2%
1995 28,589 kg -30.8%
1996 32,021 kg +12.0%
1997 28,670 kg -10.5%
1998 28,468 kg -0.7%
1999 29,215 kg +2.6%
2000 28,266 kg -3.2%
2001 28,670 kg +1.4%
2002 29,275 kg +2.1%
2003 29,477 kg +0.7%
2004 29,215 kg -0.9%
2005 29,376 kg +0.6%
2006 30,204 kg +2.8%
2007 31,597 kg +4.6%
2008 31,981 kg +1.2%
2009 30,103 kg -5.9%
2010 31,900 kg +6.0%
2011 31,900 kg +0.0%
2012 33,919 kg +6.3%
2013 33,919 kg +0.0%
2014 33,919 kg +0.0%
2015 32,667 kg -3.7%
2016 31,395 kg -3.9%
2017 31,375 kg -0.1%
2018 31,314 kg -0.2%
2019 31,274 kg -0.1%
2020 31,234 kg -0.1%
2021 31,173 kg -0.2%
2022 31,133 kg -0.1%
2023 31,092 kg -0.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 211,493 kg 144,579 kg 302,847 kg 9
1970s 169,041 kg 147,588 kg 201,494 kg 10
1980s 36,146 kg 5,694 kg 81,365 kg 10
1990s 27,945 kg 13,810 kg 41,329 kg 10
2000s 29,816 kg 28,266 kg 31,981 kg 10
2010s 32,358 kg 31,274 kg 33,919 kg 10
2020s 31,158 kg 31,092 kg 31,234 kg 4

Countries ranked near China, Hong Kong SAR

  1. 179 Antigua and Barbuda 57,769 kg compare
  2. 180 Saint Kitts and Nevis 49,651 kg compare
  3. 181 Sao Tome and Principe 39,886 kg compare
  4. 183 Mauritius 13,820 kg compare
  5. 184 Faroe Islands 13,501 kg compare
  6. 185 Cook Islands 10,126 kg compare

See the full ranking of 243 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is cattle, non-dairy — manure left on pasture in China, Hong Kong SAR?
Cattle, non-dairy — manure left on pasture in China, Hong Kong SAR was 31,092 kg in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest cattle, non-dairy — manure left on pasture recorded in China, Hong Kong SAR?
The highest recorded value was 302,847 kg in 1961.
What is the lowest cattle, non-dairy — manure left on pasture recorded in China, Hong Kong SAR?
The lowest recorded value was 5,694 kg in 1988.
How does China, Hong Kong SAR rank for cattle, non-dairy — manure left on pasture?
China, Hong Kong SAR ranks 182nd out of 190 countries with data for 2023.
Is cattle, non-dairy — manure left on pasture rising or falling in China, Hong Kong SAR?
Over the last ten years it is down 8.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this China, Hong Kong SAR data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Cattle, non-dairy — Manure left on pasture (N content). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Cattle, non-dairy — Manure left on pasture (N content)
Unit
kg
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
243 places, 13,919 data points, 1961–2023
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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).