Mules and Asses — Manure applied to soils in Ireland
Ireland: Mules and Asses — Manure applied to soils was 4,278 kg in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Mules and Asses — Manure applied to soils in Ireland, 1961–2017
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 4,278 kg for mules and asses — manure applied to soils in 2017.
The figure is down 5.8% on the previous year and up 20.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mules and asses — manure applied to soils in Ireland peaked at 45,554 kg in 1961 and was at its lowest, 2,319 kg, in 2002.
That places Ireland 73rd out of 125 countries with data for 2017, 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 Ireland, year by year
| Year | kg | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 45,554 kg | — |
| 1962 | 44,642 kg | -2.0% |
| 1963 | 43,750 kg | -2.0% |
| 1964 | 42,874 kg | -2.0% |
| 1965 | 42,020 kg | -2.0% |
| 1966 | 35,876 kg | -14.6% |
| 1967 | 33,310 kg | -7.2% |
| 1968 | 30,793 kg | -7.6% |
| 1969 | 29,757 kg | -3.4% |
| 1970 | 28,227 kg | -5.1% |
| 1971 | 25,710 kg | -8.9% |
| 1972 | 23,194 kg | -9.8% |
| 1973 | 20,726 kg | -10.6% |
| 1974 | 19,739 kg | -4.8% |
| 1975 | 18,595 kg | -5.8% |
| 1976 | 17,765 kg | -4.5% |
| 1977 | 17,272 kg | -2.8% |
| 1978 | 15,742 kg | -8.9% |
| 1979 | 15,742 kg | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 14,656 kg | -6.9% |
| 1981 | 13,620 kg | -7.1% |
| 1982 | 12,140 kg | -10.9% |
| 1983 | 10,610 kg | -12.6% |
| 1984 | 10,116 kg | -4.7% |
| 1985 | 9,574 kg | -5.4% |
| 1986 | 9,080 kg | -5.2% |
| 1987 | 8,537 kg | -6.0% |
| 1988 | 8,044 kg | -5.8% |
| 1989 | 7,550 kg | -6.1% |
| 1990 | 7,007 kg | -7.2% |
| 1991 | 3,602 kg | -48.6% |
| 1992 | 3,948 kg | +9.6% |
| 1993 | 4,195 kg | +6.2% |
| 1994 | 3,849 kg | -8.2% |
| 1995 | 3,454 kg | -10.3% |
| 1996 | 3,750 kg | +8.6% |
| 1997 | 3,504 kg | -6.6% |
| 1998 | 3,701 kg | +5.6% |
| 1999 | 3,602 kg | -2.7% |
| 2000 | 2,467 kg | -31.5% |
| 2001 | 2,418 kg | -2.0% |
| 2002 | 2,319 kg | -4.1% |
| 2003 | 2,862 kg | +23.4% |
| 2004 | 2,813 kg | -1.7% |
| 2005 | 2,961 kg | +5.3% |
| 2006 | 3,454 kg | +16.7% |
| 2007 | 3,553 kg | +2.9% |
| 2008 | 4,343 kg | +22.2% |
| 2009 | 4,343 kg | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 3,701 kg | -14.8% |
| 2011 | 4,293 kg | +16.0% |
| 2012 | 4,836 kg | +12.6% |
| 2013 | 4,047 kg | -16.3% |
| 2014 | 3,997 kg | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 4,392 kg | +9.9% |
| 2016 | 4,540 kg | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 4,278 kg | -5.8% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 4,278 kg is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,261 kg, 3.4× the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 4,278 kg is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 13,641 kg, 31% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Mules and Asses — Manure applied to soils in Ireland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | -48.6% | 7,007 kg | 3,602 kg |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 38,731 kg | 29,757 kg | 45,554 kg | 9 |
| 1970s | 20,271 kg | 15,742 kg | 28,227 kg | 10 |
| 1980s | 10,393 kg | 7,550 kg | 14,656 kg | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,061 kg | 3,454 kg | 7,007 kg | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,153 kg | 2,319 kg | 4,343 kg | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,261 kg | 3,701 kg | 4,836 kg | 8 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More environment data for Ireland
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 2.51 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 2.17 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.412 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.89 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -1.13 % 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 -0.0083 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mules and asses — manure applied to soils in Ireland?
- Mules and asses — manure applied to soils in Ireland was 4,278 kg in 2017, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest mules and asses — manure applied to soils recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 45,554 kg in 1961.
- What is the lowest mules and asses — manure applied to soils recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,319 kg in 2002.
- How does Ireland rank for mules and asses — manure applied to soils?
- Ireland ranks 73rd out of 125 countries with data for 2017.
- Is mules and asses — manure applied to soils rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland 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).