Mules and hinnies — Manure management in Europe

Europe: Mules and hinnies — Manure management was 531.93 kg in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
531.93 kg
Change on year
up 1.3%
Rank
27th
of 31 regions
All-time high
1.01 million kg
in 1961
All-time low
510.64 kg
in 2021
Years of data
63
1961–2023

Mules and hinnies — Manure management in Europe, 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 management in Europe stood at 531.93 kg.

The figure is up 1.3% on the previous year and down 99.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, mules and hinnies — manure management in Europe peaked at 1.01 million kg in 1961 and was at its lowest, 510.64 kg, in 2021.

That places Europe 27th out of 31 regions with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Mules and hinnies — Manure management in Europe, year by year

Annual values for Mules and hinnies — Manure management (manure treated, N content) in Europe, 1961 to 2023.
Year kg Change
1961 1.01 million kg
1962 982,309 kg -2.3%
1963 965,737 kg -1.7%
1964 910,590 kg -5.7%
1965 774,494 kg -14.9%
1966 701,750 kg -9.4%
1967 686,569 kg -2.2%
1968 646,352 kg -5.9%
1969 632,762 kg -2.1%
1970 582,840 kg -7.9%
1971 531,079 kg -8.9%
1972 483,362 kg -9.0%
1973 456,183 kg -5.6%
1974 432,090 kg -5.3%
1975 409,784 kg -5.2%
1976 399,079 kg -2.6%
1977 364,321 kg -8.7%
1978 334,701 kg -8.1%
1979 325,357 kg -2.8%
1980 310,027 kg -4.7%
1981 292,778 kg -5.6%
1982 277,483 kg -5.2%
1983 258,128 kg -7.0%
1984 247,984 kg -3.9%
1985 234,832 kg -5.3%
1986 219,750 kg -6.4%
1987 216,804 kg -1.3%
1988 208,286 kg -3.9%
1989 203,514 kg -2.3%
1990 167,842 kg -17.5%
1991 156,771 kg -6.6%
1992 141,586 kg -9.7%
1993 143,536 kg +1.4%
1994 143,429 kg -0.1%
1995 132,980 kg -7.3%
1996 130,780 kg -1.7%
1997 130,037 kg -0.6%
1998 125,656 kg -3.4%
1999 125,179 kg -0.4%
2000 122,173 kg -2.4%
2001 117,646 kg -3.7%
2002 111,545 kg -5.2%
2003 105,115 kg -5.8%
2004 104,973 kg -0.1%
2005 104,335 kg -0.6%
2006 100,296 kg -3.9%
2007 99,545 kg -0.7%
2008 98,179 kg -1.4%
2009 97,596 kg -0.6%
2010 95,255 kg -2.4%
2011 94,195 kg -1.1%
2012 92,630 kg -1.7%
2013 90,679 kg -2.1%
2014 87,994 kg -3.0%
2015 84,939 kg -3.5%
2016 82,493 kg -2.9%
2017 82,083 kg -0.5%
2018 535.2 kg -99.3%
2019 540.32 kg +1.0%
2020 540.02 kg -0.1%
2021 510.64 kg -5.4%
2022 524.95 kg +2.8%
2023 531.93 kg +1.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 811,780 kg 632,762 kg 1.01 million kg 9
1970s 431,880 kg 325,357 kg 582,840 kg 10
1980s 246,959 kg 203,514 kg 310,027 kg 10
1990s 139,780 kg 125,179 kg 167,842 kg 10
2000s 106,140 kg 97,596 kg 122,173 kg 10
2010s 71,134 kg 535.2 kg 95,255 kg 10
2020s 526.88 kg 510.64 kg 540.02 kg 4

Countries ranked near Europe

  1. 24 Argentina 9,482 kg compare
  2. 25 Guatemala 8,291 kg compare
  3. 26 South Africa 7,017 kg compare
  4. 27 Greece 6,440 kg compare
  5. 28 Algeria 5,705 kg compare
  6. 29 El Salvador 5,217 kg compare
  7. 30 Bhutan 4,919 kg compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is mules and hinnies — manure management in Europe?
Mules and hinnies — manure management in Europe was 531.93 kg in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest mules and hinnies — manure management recorded in Europe?
The highest recorded value was 1.01 million kg in 1961.
What is the lowest mules and hinnies — manure management recorded in Europe?
The lowest recorded value was 510.64 kg in 2021.
How does Europe rank for mules and hinnies — manure management?
Europe ranks 27th out of 31 regions with data for 2023.
Is mules and hinnies — manure management rising or falling in Europe?
Over the last ten years it is down 99.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Europe data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Mules and hinnies — Manure management (manure treated, N content). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Mules and hinnies — Manure management (manure treated, 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).