Mules and hinnies — Manure applied to soils in South Africa
South Africa: Mules and hinnies — Manure applied to soils was 7,017 kg in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Mules and hinnies — Manure applied to soils in South Africa, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg.
Analysis
The most recent figure for mules and hinnies — manure applied to soils in South Africa is 7,017 kg, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 0.8% on the previous year and up 7.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mules and hinnies — manure applied to soils in South Africa peaked at 21,827 kg in 1961 and was at its lowest, 6,112 kg, in 1966.
That places South Africa 26th out of 81 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 hinnies — Manure applied to soils in South Africa, year by year
| Year | kg | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 21,827 kg | — |
| 1962 | 21,827 kg | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 20,954 kg | -4.0% |
| 1964 | 20,081 kg | -4.2% |
| 1965 | 18,771 kg | -6.5% |
| 1966 | 6,112 kg | -67.4% |
| 1967 | 13,096 kg | +114.3% |
| 1968 | 10,914 kg | -16.7% |
| 1969 | 9,604 kg | -12.0% |
| 1970 | 8,294 kg | -13.6% |
| 1971 | 7,858 kg | -5.3% |
| 1972 | 7,421 kg | -5.6% |
| 1973 | 6,985 kg | -5.9% |
| 1974 | 6,548 kg | -6.2% |
| 1975 | 6,112 kg | -6.7% |
| 1976 | 6,112 kg | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 6,112 kg | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 6,112 kg | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 6,112 kg | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 6,112 kg | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 6,112 kg | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 6,112 kg | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 6,112 kg | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 6,112 kg | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 6,112 kg | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 6,112 kg | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 6,112 kg | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 6,112 kg | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 6,112 kg | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 6,112 kg | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 6,112 kg | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 6,112 kg | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 6,112 kg | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 6,112 kg | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 6,112 kg | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 6,112 kg | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 6,112 kg | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 6,112 kg | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 6,112 kg | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 6,112 kg | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 6,112 kg | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 6,112 kg | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 6,112 kg | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 6,112 kg | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 6,112 kg | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 6,133 kg | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 6,155 kg | +0.4% |
| 2008 | 6,199 kg | +0.7% |
| 2009 | 6,243 kg | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 6,243 kg | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 6,330 kg | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 6,330 kg | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 6,548 kg | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 6,548 kg | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 6,576 kg | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 6,619 kg | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 6,670 kg | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 6,715 kg | +0.7% |
| 2019 | 6,753 kg | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 6,848 kg | +1.4% |
| 2021 | 6,905 kg | +0.8% |
| 2022 | 6,961 kg | +0.8% |
| 2023 | 7,017 kg | +0.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 15,909 kg | 6,112 kg | 21,827 kg | 9 |
| 1970s | 6,766 kg | 6,112 kg | 8,294 kg | 10 |
| 1980s | 6,112 kg | 6,112 kg | 6,112 kg | 10 |
| 1990s | 6,112 kg | 6,112 kg | 6,112 kg | 10 |
| 2000s | 6,140 kg | 6,112 kg | 6,243 kg | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,533 kg | 6,243 kg | 6,753 kg | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,933 kg | 6,848 kg | 7,017 kg | 4 |
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More environment data for South Africa
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 5.46 Percentage change (2025)
- 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)
- Paper and paperboard — Import value, per unit of GDP 0 1000 USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Import value, per capita 0.0126 1000 USD per person (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate 42.65 % change on previous year (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import quantity, per unit of GDP 0 t per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import quantity, per capita 0.0047 t per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mules and hinnies — manure applied to soils in South Africa?
- Mules and hinnies — manure applied to soils in South Africa was 7,017 kg in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest mules and hinnies — manure applied to soils recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 21,827 kg in 1961.
- What is the lowest mules and hinnies — manure applied to soils recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,112 kg in 1966.
- How does South Africa rank for mules and hinnies — manure applied to soils?
- South Africa ranks 26th out of 81 countries with data for 2023.
- Is mules and hinnies — manure applied to soils rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.2%. 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 Mules and hinnies — 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).