Mules and Asses — Manure left on pasture that leaches in Portugal
Portugal: Mules and Asses — Manure left on pasture that leaches was 42,637 kg in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Mules and Asses — Manure left on pasture that leaches in Portugal, 1961–2017
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg.
Analysis
In 2017, mules and asses — manure left on pasture that leaches in Portugal stood at 42,637 kg. That is the lowest value across all 57 years on record.
That represents a change of down 4.8% on the previous year and down 54.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mules and asses — manure left on pasture that leaches in Portugal peaked at 1.11 million kg in 1961 and was at its lowest, 42,637 kg, in 2017.
Portugal ranks 81st 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 left on pasture that leaches in Portugal, year by year
| Year | kg | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.11 million kg | — |
| 1962 | 1.08 million kg | -2.6% |
| 1963 | 1.05 million kg | -3.3% |
| 1964 | 1.02 million kg | -3.1% |
| 1965 | 984,196 kg | -3.1% |
| 1966 | 970,340 kg | -1.4% |
| 1967 | 938,362 kg | -3.3% |
| 1968 | 905,866 kg | -3.5% |
| 1969 | 912,958 kg | +0.8% |
| 1970 | 919,886 kg | +0.8% |
| 1971 | 934,276 kg | +1.6% |
| 1972 | 956,955 kg | +2.4% |
| 1973 | 962,750 kg | +0.6% |
| 1974 | 962,878 kg | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 961,812 kg | -0.1% |
| 1976 | 952,219 kg | -1.0% |
| 1977 | 955,772 kg | +0.4% |
| 1978 | 948,666 kg | -0.7% |
| 1979 | 973,537 kg | +2.6% |
| 1980 | 980,643 kg | +0.7% |
| 1981 | 973,537 kg | -0.7% |
| 1982 | 966,431 kg | -0.7% |
| 1983 | 961,102 kg | -0.6% |
| 1984 | 952,219 kg | -0.9% |
| 1985 | 923,795 kg | -3.0% |
| 1986 | 923,795 kg | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 888,264 kg | -3.8% |
| 1988 | 888,264 kg | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 888,264 kg | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 269,531 kg | -69.7% |
| 1991 | 259,984 kg | -3.5% |
| 1992 | 250,437 kg | -3.7% |
| 1993 | 240,890 kg | -3.8% |
| 1994 | 231,343 kg | -4.0% |
| 1995 | 221,796 kg | -4.1% |
| 1996 | 212,245 kg | -4.3% |
| 1997 | 224,571 kg | +5.8% |
| 1998 | 207,356 kg | -7.7% |
| 1999 | 195,425 kg | -5.8% |
| 2000 | 175,567 kg | -10.2% |
| 2001 | 161,188 kg | -8.2% |
| 2002 | 147,821 kg | -8.3% |
| 2003 | 135,389 kg | -8.4% |
| 2004 | 123,824 kg | -8.5% |
| 2005 | 113,072 kg | -8.7% |
| 2006 | 103,085 kg | -8.8% |
| 2007 | 93,811 kg | -9.0% |
| 2008 | 85,224 kg | -9.2% |
| 2009 | 71,420 kg | -16.2% |
| 2010 | 70,390 kg | -1.4% |
| 2011 | 64,051 kg | -9.0% |
| 2012 | 58,196 kg | -9.1% |
| 2013 | 54,859 kg | -5.7% |
| 2014 | 50,631 kg | -7.7% |
| 2015 | 46,190 kg | -8.8% |
| 2016 | 44,768 kg | -3.1% |
| 2017 | 42,637 kg | -4.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 996,870 kg | 905,866 kg | 1.11 million kg | 9 |
| 1970s | 952,875 kg | 919,886 kg | 973,537 kg | 10 |
| 1980s | 934,631 kg | 888,264 kg | 980,643 kg | 10 |
| 1990s | 231,358 kg | 195,425 kg | 269,531 kg | 10 |
| 2000s | 121,040 kg | 71,420 kg | 175,567 kg | 10 |
| 2010s | 53,965 kg | 42,637 kg | 70,390 kg | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is mules and asses — manure left on pasture that leaches in Portugal?
- Mules and asses — manure left on pasture that leaches in Portugal was 42,637 kg in 2017, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest mules and asses — manure left on pasture that leaches recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 1.11 million kg in 1961.
- What is the lowest mules and asses — manure left on pasture that leaches recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 42,637 kg in 2017.
- How does Portugal rank for mules and asses — manure left on pasture that leaches?
- Portugal ranks 81st out of 125 countries with data for 2017.
- Is mules and asses — manure left on pasture that leaches rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 54.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Mules and Asses — Manure left on pasture 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).