Mules and Asses — Manure applied to soils that volatilises in Botswana
Botswana: Mules and Asses — Manure applied to soils that volatilises was 7,443 kg in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Mules and Asses — Manure applied to soils that volatilises in Botswana, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg.
Analysis
Botswana recorded 7,443 kg for mules and asses — manure applied to soils that volatilises in 2023.
The figure is 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 that volatilises in Botswana peaked at 31,698 kg in 2009 and was at its lowest, 2,170 kg, in 1966.
Botswana ranks 36th of 125 countries on this measure, 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 that volatilises in Botswana, year by year
| Year | kg | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2,370 kg | — |
| 1962 | 2,247 kg | -5.2% |
| 1963 | 2,463 kg | +9.6% |
| 1964 | 2,517 kg | +2.2% |
| 1965 | 2,320 kg | -7.9% |
| 1966 | 2,170 kg | -6.5% |
| 1967 | 2,193 kg | +1.1% |
| 1968 | 3,309 kg | +50.9% |
| 1969 | 4,069 kg | +22.9% |
| 1970 | 3,773 kg | -7.3% |
| 1971 | 5,714 kg | +51.5% |
| 1972 | 6,667 kg | +16.7% |
| 1973 | 7,116 kg | +6.7% |
| 1974 | 7,570 kg | +6.4% |
| 1975 | 8,469 kg | +11.9% |
| 1976 | 9,359 kg | +10.5% |
| 1977 | 10,250 kg | +9.5% |
| 1978 | 10,966 kg | +7.0% |
| 1979 | 11,333 kg | +3.3% |
| 1980 | 11,612 kg | +2.5% |
| 1981 | 11,368 kg | -2.1% |
| 1982 | 12,345 kg | +8.6% |
| 1983 | 12,738 kg | +3.2% |
| 1984 | 12,468 kg | -2.1% |
| 1985 | 13,052 kg | +4.7% |
| 1986 | 12,660 kg | -3.0% |
| 1987 | 13,052 kg | +3.1% |
| 1988 | 13,271 kg | +1.7% |
| 1989 | 13,362 kg | +0.7% |
| 1990 | 14,013 kg | +4.9% |
| 1991 | 17,680 kg | +26.2% |
| 1992 | 18,990 kg | +7.4% |
| 1993 | 20,386 kg | +7.4% |
| 1994 | 20,343 kg | -0.2% |
| 1995 | 26,673 kg | +31.1% |
| 1996 | 29,554 kg | +10.8% |
| 1997 | 29,030 kg | -1.8% |
| 1998 | 28,157 kg | -3.0% |
| 1999 | 28,593 kg | +1.6% |
| 2000 | 29,030 kg | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 29,030 kg | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 29,030 kg | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 29,030 kg | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 29,030 kg | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 29,030 kg | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 29,030 kg | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 26,907 kg | -7.3% |
| 2008 | 29,074 kg | +8.1% |
| 2009 | 31,698 kg | +9.0% |
| 2010 | 29,817 kg | -5.9% |
| 2011 | 30,952 kg | +3.8% |
| 2012 | 25,591 kg | -17.3% |
| 2013 | 27,328 kg | +6.8% |
| 2014 | 20,116 kg | -26.4% |
| 2015 | 15,857 kg | -21.2% |
| 2016 | 17,744 kg | +11.9% |
| 2017 | 12,526 kg | -29.4% |
| 2018 | 10,672 kg | -14.8% |
| 2019 | 9,088 kg | -14.8% |
| 2020 | 9,161 kg | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 8,240 kg | -10.1% |
| 2022 | 7,537 kg | -8.5% |
| 2023 | 7,443 kg | -1.2% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 7,443 kg is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2,037 kg, 3.7× the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 7,443 kg is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4,290 kg, 1.7× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,629 kg | 2,170 kg | 4,069 kg | 9 |
| 1970s | 8,122 kg | 3,773 kg | 11,333 kg | 10 |
| 1980s | 12,593 kg | 11,368 kg | 13,362 kg | 10 |
| 1990s | 23,342 kg | 14,013 kg | 29,554 kg | 10 |
| 2000s | 29,089 kg | 26,907 kg | 31,698 kg | 10 |
| 2010s | 19,969 kg | 9,088 kg | 30,952 kg | 10 |
| 2020s | 8,095 kg | 7,443 kg | 9,161 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 that volatilises in Botswana?
- Mules and asses — manure applied to soils that volatilises in Botswana was 7,443 kg in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest mules and asses — manure applied to soils that volatilises recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 31,698 kg in 2009.
- What is the lowest mules and asses — manure applied to soils that volatilises recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,170 kg in 1966.
- How does Botswana rank for mules and asses — manure applied to soils that volatilises?
- Botswana ranks 36th out of 125 countries with data for 2023.
- Is mules and asses — manure applied to soils that volatilises 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 that volatilises (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).