Chickens, layers — Manure applied to soils that leaches in South Africa
South Africa: Chickens, layers — Manure applied to soils that leaches was 1.11 million kg in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Chickens, layers — Manure applied to soils that leaches in South Africa, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg.
Analysis
In 2023, chickens, layers — manure applied to soils that leaches in South Africa stood at 1.11 million kg.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 19.6% on the previous year and down 21.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chickens, layers — manure applied to soils that leaches in South Africa peaked at 1.48 million kg in 2020 and was at its lowest, 199,603 kg, in 1961.
That places South Africa 58th out of 193 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.
Chickens, layers — Manure applied to soils that leaches in South Africa, year by year
| Year | kg | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 199,603 kg | — |
| 1962 | 214,957 kg | +7.7% |
| 1963 | 214,957 kg | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 214,957 kg | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 307,082 kg | +42.9% |
| 1966 | 307,082 kg | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 337,790 kg | +10.0% |
| 1968 | 368,498 kg | +9.1% |
| 1969 | 399,206 kg | +8.3% |
| 1970 | 337,790 kg | -15.4% |
| 1971 | 337,790 kg | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 337,790 kg | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 368,498 kg | +9.1% |
| 1974 | 429,915 kg | +16.7% |
| 1975 | 429,915 kg | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 429,915 kg | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 429,915 kg | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 429,915 kg | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 460,623 kg | +7.1% |
| 1980 | 491,331 kg | +6.7% |
| 1981 | 522,039 kg | +6.2% |
| 1982 | 522,039 kg | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 522,039 kg | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 552,747 kg | +5.9% |
| 1985 | 552,747 kg | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 552,747 kg | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 552,747 kg | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 552,747 kg | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 552,747 kg | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 506,808 kg | -8.3% |
| 1991 | 709,267 kg | +39.9% |
| 1992 | 568,101 kg | -19.9% |
| 1993 | 583,455 kg | +2.7% |
| 1994 | 598,810 kg | +2.6% |
| 1995 | 638,730 kg | +6.7% |
| 1996 | 736,996 kg | +15.4% |
| 1997 | 721,642 kg | -2.1% |
| 1998 | 798,413 kg | +10.6% |
| 1999 | 844,475 kg | +5.8% |
| 2000 | 813,767 kg | -3.6% |
| 2001 | 844,475 kg | +3.8% |
| 2002 | 1.04 million kg | +22.9% |
| 2003 | 999,981 kg | -3.7% |
| 2004 | 1.03 million kg | +3.4% |
| 2005 | 1.03 million kg | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 1.15 million kg | +11.3% |
| 2007 | 1.21 million kg | +5.3% |
| 2008 | 1.32 million kg | +8.9% |
| 2009 | 1.26 million kg | -4.7% |
| 2010 | 1.32 million kg | +4.9% |
| 2011 | 1.38 million kg | +4.7% |
| 2012 | 1.40 million kg | +1.1% |
| 2013 | 1.41 million kg | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 1.44 million kg | +2.2% |
| 2015 | 1.11 million kg | -23.3% |
| 2016 | 1.12 million kg | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 1.17 million kg | +4.5% |
| 2018 | 1.14 million kg | -2.0% |
| 2019 | 1.16 million kg | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 1.48 million kg | +27.6% |
| 2021 | 1.12 million kg | -24.2% |
| 2022 | 1.38 million kg | +23.4% |
| 2023 | 1.11 million kg | -19.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 284,904 kg | 199,603 kg | 399,206 kg | 9 |
| 1970s | 399,207 kg | 337,790 kg | 460,623 kg | 10 |
| 1980s | 537,393 kg | 491,331 kg | 552,747 kg | 10 |
| 1990s | 670,670 kg | 506,808 kg | 844,475 kg | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.07 million kg | 813,767 kg | 1.32 million kg | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.26 million kg | 1.11 million kg | 1.44 million kg | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.27 million kg | 1.11 million kg | 1.48 million kg | 4 |
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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)
- Printing and writing papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate 36.55 % change on previous year (2024)
- Printing and writing papers — Import quantity, per capita 0.0041 t per person (2024)
- Printing and writing papers — Import value, annual growth rate 18.9 % change on previous year (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is chickens, layers — manure applied to soils that leaches in South Africa?
- Chickens, layers — manure applied to soils that leaches in South Africa was 1.11 million kg in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest chickens, layers — manure applied to soils that leaches recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1.48 million kg in 2020.
- What is the lowest chickens, layers — manure applied to soils that leaches recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 199,603 kg in 1961.
- How does South Africa rank for chickens, layers — manure applied to soils that leaches?
- South Africa ranks 58th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is chickens, layers — manure applied to soils that leaches rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Chickens, layers — Manure applied to soils that leaches (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).