Mules and Asses — Manure applied to soils in Botswana
Botswana: Mules and Asses — Manure applied to soils was 37,215 kg in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Mules and Asses — Manure applied to soils in Botswana, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg.
Analysis
The most recent figure for mules and asses — manure applied to soils in Botswana is 37,215 kg, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 1.2% on the previous year and down 72.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mules and asses — manure applied to soils in Botswana peaked at 158,492 kg in 2009 and was at its lowest, 10,849 kg, in 1966.
That places Botswana 36th out of 125 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.
Mules and Asses — Manure applied to soils in Botswana, year by year
| Year | kg | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 11,850 kg | — |
| 1962 | 11,234 kg | -5.2% |
| 1963 | 12,313 kg | +9.6% |
| 1964 | 12,587 kg | +2.2% |
| 1965 | 11,598 kg | -7.9% |
| 1966 | 10,849 kg | -6.5% |
| 1967 | 10,966 kg | +1.1% |
| 1968 | 16,547 kg | +50.9% |
| 1969 | 20,343 kg | +22.9% |
| 1970 | 18,865 kg | -7.3% |
| 1971 | 28,571 kg | +51.5% |
| 1972 | 33,336 kg | +16.7% |
| 1973 | 35,578 kg | +6.7% |
| 1974 | 37,848 kg | +6.4% |
| 1975 | 42,344 kg | +11.9% |
| 1976 | 46,797 kg | +10.5% |
| 1977 | 51,250 kg | +9.5% |
| 1978 | 54,829 kg | +7.0% |
| 1979 | 56,663 kg | +3.3% |
| 1980 | 58,060 kg | +2.5% |
| 1981 | 56,838 kg | -2.1% |
| 1982 | 61,727 kg | +8.6% |
| 1983 | 63,691 kg | +3.2% |
| 1984 | 62,338 kg | -2.1% |
| 1985 | 65,263 kg | +4.7% |
| 1986 | 63,298 kg | -3.0% |
| 1987 | 65,263 kg | +3.1% |
| 1988 | 66,354 kg | +1.7% |
| 1989 | 66,812 kg | +0.7% |
| 1990 | 70,065 kg | +4.9% |
| 1991 | 88,399 kg | +26.2% |
| 1992 | 94,948 kg | +7.4% |
| 1993 | 101,932 kg | +7.4% |
| 1994 | 101,714 kg | -0.2% |
| 1995 | 133,363 kg | +31.1% |
| 1996 | 147,769 kg | +10.8% |
| 1997 | 145,150 kg | -1.8% |
| 1998 | 140,784 kg | -3.0% |
| 1999 | 142,967 kg | +1.6% |
| 2000 | 145,150 kg | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 145,150 kg | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 145,150 kg | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 145,150 kg | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 145,150 kg | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 145,150 kg | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 145,150 kg | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 134,537 kg | -7.3% |
| 2008 | 145,368 kg | +8.1% |
| 2009 | 158,492 kg | +9.0% |
| 2010 | 149,084 kg | -5.9% |
| 2011 | 154,763 kg | +3.8% |
| 2012 | 127,954 kg | -17.3% |
| 2013 | 136,643 kg | +6.8% |
| 2014 | 100,579 kg | -26.4% |
| 2015 | 79,284 kg | -21.2% |
| 2016 | 88,722 kg | +11.9% |
| 2017 | 62,630 kg | -29.4% |
| 2018 | 53,363 kg | -14.8% |
| 2019 | 45,440 kg | -14.8% |
| 2020 | 45,806 kg | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 41,198 kg | -10.1% |
| 2022 | 37,683 kg | -8.5% |
| 2023 | 37,215 kg | -1.2% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 37,215 kg is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 10,185 kg, 3.7× the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 37,215 kg is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 21,450 kg, 1.7× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 13,143 kg | 10,849 kg | 20,343 kg | 9 |
| 1970s | 40,608 kg | 18,865 kg | 56,663 kg | 10 |
| 1980s | 62,964 kg | 56,838 kg | 66,812 kg | 10 |
| 1990s | 116,709 kg | 70,065 kg | 147,769 kg | 10 |
| 2000s | 145,445 kg | 134,537 kg | 158,492 kg | 10 |
| 2010s | 99,846 kg | 45,440 kg | 154,763 kg | 10 |
| 2020s | 40,476 kg | 37,215 kg | 45,806 kg | 4 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
More environment data for Botswana
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 6.04 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 6.49 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.381 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 0.443 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -4.05 % 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 0.3323 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mules and asses — manure applied to soils in Botswana?
- Mules and asses — manure applied to soils in Botswana was 37,215 kg in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest mules and asses — manure applied to soils recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 158,492 kg in 2009.
- What is the lowest mules and asses — manure applied to soils recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,849 kg in 1966.
- How does Botswana rank for mules and asses — manure applied to soils?
- Botswana ranks 36th out of 125 countries with data for 2023.
- Is mules and asses — manure applied to soils rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 72.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Mules and Asses — 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).