Mules and hinnies — Manure applied to soils that volatilises in South Africa

South Africa: Mules and hinnies — Manure applied to soils that volatilises was 1,403 kg in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
1,403 kg
Change on year
up 0.8%
World rank
26th
of 81 countries
All-time high
4,365 kg
in 1961
All-time low
1,222 kg
in 1966
Years of data
63
1961–2023

Mules and hinnies — Manure applied to soils that volatilises in South Africa, 1961–2023

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg.

Analysis

In 2023, mules and hinnies — manure applied to soils that volatilises in South Africa stood at 1,403 kg.

That represents a change of 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 that volatilises in South Africa peaked at 4,365 kg in 1961 and was at its lowest, 1,222 kg, in 1966.

South Africa ranks 26th of 81 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 hinnies — Manure applied to soils that volatilises in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Mules and hinnies — Manure applied to soils that volatilises (N content) in South Africa, 1961 to 2023.
Year kg Change
1961 4,365 kg
1962 4,365 kg +0.0%
1963 4,191 kg -4.0%
1964 4,016 kg -4.2%
1965 3,754 kg -6.5%
1966 1,222 kg -67.4%
1967 2,619 kg +114.3%
1968 2,183 kg -16.7%
1969 1,921 kg -12.0%
1970 1,659 kg -13.6%
1971 1,572 kg -5.3%
1972 1,484 kg -5.6%
1973 1,397 kg -5.9%
1974 1,310 kg -6.3%
1975 1,222 kg -6.7%
1976 1,222 kg +0.0%
1977 1,222 kg +0.0%
1978 1,222 kg +0.0%
1979 1,222 kg +0.0%
1980 1,222 kg +0.0%
1981 1,222 kg +0.0%
1982 1,222 kg +0.0%
1983 1,222 kg +0.0%
1984 1,222 kg +0.0%
1985 1,222 kg +0.0%
1986 1,222 kg +0.0%
1987 1,222 kg +0.0%
1988 1,222 kg +0.0%
1989 1,222 kg +0.0%
1990 1,222 kg +0.0%
1991 1,222 kg +0.0%
1992 1,222 kg +0.0%
1993 1,222 kg +0.0%
1994 1,222 kg +0.0%
1995 1,222 kg +0.0%
1996 1,222 kg +0.0%
1997 1,222 kg +0.0%
1998 1,222 kg +0.0%
1999 1,222 kg +0.0%
2000 1,222 kg +0.0%
2001 1,222 kg +0.0%
2002 1,222 kg +0.0%
2003 1,222 kg +0.0%
2004 1,222 kg +0.0%
2005 1,222 kg +0.0%
2006 1,227 kg +0.4%
2007 1,231 kg +0.4%
2008 1,240 kg +0.7%
2009 1,248 kg +0.7%
2010 1,248 kg +0.0%
2011 1,266 kg +1.4%
2012 1,266 kg +0.0%
2013 1,310 kg +3.4%
2014 1,310 kg +0.0%
2015 1,315 kg +0.4%
2016 1,324 kg +0.6%
2017 1,334 kg +0.8%
2018 1,343 kg +0.7%
2019 1,351 kg +0.6%
2020 1,370 kg +1.4%
2021 1,381 kg +0.8%
2022 1,392 kg +0.8%
2023 1,403 kg +0.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 3,182 kg 1,222 kg 4,365 kg 9
1970s 1,353 kg 1,222 kg 1,659 kg 10
1980s 1,222 kg 1,222 kg 1,222 kg 10
1990s 1,222 kg 1,222 kg 1,222 kg 10
2000s 1,228 kg 1,222 kg 1,248 kg 10
2010s 1,307 kg 1,248 kg 1,351 kg 10
2020s 1,387 kg 1,370 kg 1,403 kg 4

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 23 Cabo Verde 168.94 kg compare
  2. 23 Somalia 1,952 kg compare
  3. 24 Argentina 1,896 kg compare
  4. 25 Guatemala 1,658 kg compare
  5. 27 Greece 1,288 kg compare
  6. 28 Algeria 1,141 kg compare
  7. 29 El Salvador 1,043 kg compare

See the full ranking of 121 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is mules and hinnies — manure applied to soils that volatilises in South Africa?
Mules and hinnies — manure applied to soils that volatilises in South Africa was 1,403 kg in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest mules and hinnies — manure applied to soils that volatilises recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 4,365 kg in 1961.
What is the lowest mules and hinnies — manure applied to soils that volatilises recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 1,222 kg in 1966.
How does South Africa rank for mules and hinnies — manure applied to soils that volatilises?
South Africa ranks 26th out of 81 countries with data for 2023.
Is mules and hinnies — manure applied to soils that volatilises 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 that volatilises (N content). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Mules and hinnies — Manure applied to soils that volatilises (N content)
Unit
kg
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
121 places, 7,034 data points, 1961–2023
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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).