Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Agricultural Use in Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa: Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Agricultural Use was 1.42 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Agricultural Use in Eastern Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, nutrient nitrogen n (total) — agricultural use in Eastern Africa stood at 1.42 million t.
That represents a change of down 3.5% on the previous year and up 71.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nutrient nitrogen n (total) — agricultural use in Eastern Africa peaked at 1.48 million t in 2023 and was at its lowest, 45,588 t, in 1962.
Eastern Africa ranks 24th of 29 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Agricultural Use in Eastern Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 47,408 t | — |
| 1962 | 45,588 t | -3.8% |
| 1963 | 52,363 t | +14.9% |
| 1964 | 79,886 t | +52.6% |
| 1965 | 87,870 t | +10.0% |
| 1966 | 85,978 t | -2.2% |
| 1967 | 92,559 t | +7.7% |
| 1968 | 95,071 t | +2.7% |
| 1969 | 107,066 t | +12.6% |
| 1970 | 138,166 t | +29.0% |
| 1971 | 177,032 t | +28.1% |
| 1972 | 163,811 t | -7.5% |
| 1973 | 178,795 t | +9.1% |
| 1974 | 184,283 t | +3.1% |
| 1975 | 192,711 t | +4.6% |
| 1976 | 191,055 t | -0.9% |
| 1977 | 184,113 t | -3.6% |
| 1978 | 190,008 t | +3.2% |
| 1979 | 201,143 t | +5.9% |
| 1980 | 268,094 t | +33.3% |
| 1981 | 291,152 t | +8.6% |
| 1982 | 273,153 t | -6.2% |
| 1983 | 243,719 t | -10.8% |
| 1984 | 225,440 t | -7.5% |
| 1985 | 267,870 t | +18.8% |
| 1986 | 268,569 t | +0.3% |
| 1987 | 291,969 t | +8.7% |
| 1988 | 308,388 t | +5.6% |
| 1989 | 304,077 t | -1.4% |
| 1990 | 310,850 t | +2.2% |
| 1991 | 312,791 t | +0.6% |
| 1992 | 303,883 t | -2.8% |
| 1993 | 313,012 t | +3.0% |
| 1994 | 284,968 t | -9.0% |
| 1995 | 263,685 t | -7.5% |
| 1996 | 361,301 t | +37.0% |
| 1997 | 323,201 t | -10.5% |
| 1998 | 320,730 t | -0.8% |
| 1999 | 324,431 t | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 329,837 t | +1.7% |
| 2001 | 300,692 t | -8.8% |
| 2002 | 393,329 t | +30.8% |
| 2003 | 333,713 t | -15.2% |
| 2004 | 386,585 t | +15.8% |
| 2005 | 383,123 t | -0.9% |
| 2006 | 430,585 t | +12.4% |
| 2007 | 457,505 t | +6.3% |
| 2008 | 499,649 t | +9.2% |
| 2009 | 501,409 t | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 608,227 t | +21.3% |
| 2011 | 646,312 t | +6.3% |
| 2012 | 695,056 t | +7.5% |
| 2013 | 745,947 t | +7.3% |
| 2014 | 832,940 t | +11.7% |
| 2015 | 788,926 t | -5.3% |
| 2016 | 949,204 t | +20.3% |
| 2017 | 1.10 million t | +15.5% |
| 2018 | 909,210 t | -17.1% |
| 2019 | 973,785 t | +7.1% |
| 2020 | 1.32 million t | +36.0% |
| 2021 | 1.26 million t | -5.0% |
| 2022 | 1.12 million t | -10.7% |
| 2023 | 1.48 million t | +31.4% |
| 2024 | 1.42 million t | -3.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 77,088 t | 45,588 t | 107,066 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 180,112 t | 138,166 t | 201,143 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 274,243 t | 225,440 t | 308,388 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 311,885 t | 263,685 t | 361,301 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 401,643 t | 300,692 t | 501,409 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 824,596 t | 608,227 t | 1.10 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.32 million t | 1.12 million t | 1.48 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Eastern Africa
- 21 Uzbekistan 908,559 t compare
- 22 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 872,000 t compare
- 23 Spain 871,885 t compare
- 24 Philippines 653,341 t compare
- 25 South Africa 640,129 t compare
- 26 Ethiopia 547,262 t compare
- 27 Italy 541,402 t compare
- 27 Caribbean 190,375 t compare
More environment data for Eastern Africa
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -5.98 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -7.18 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.229 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.28 °C (2025)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Value US$, 2015 107,047 million USD (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Export value 97,059 1000 USD (2024)
- Industrial roundwood, coniferous — Production 4.52 million m3 (2024)
- Wood charcoal — Production 17.47 million t (2024)
- Other industrial roundwood, non-coniferous (production) — Production 11.13 million m3 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is nutrient nitrogen n (total) — agricultural use in Eastern Africa?
- Nutrient nitrogen n (total) — agricultural use in Eastern Africa was 1.42 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest nutrient nitrogen n (total) — agricultural use recorded in Eastern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1.48 million t in 2023.
- What is the lowest nutrient nitrogen n (total) — agricultural use recorded in Eastern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 45,588 t in 1962.
- How does Eastern Africa rank for nutrient nitrogen n (total) — agricultural use?
- Eastern Africa ranks 24th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is nutrient nitrogen n (total) — agricultural use rising or falling in Eastern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 71.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eastern Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Agricultural Use. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Fertilizers by Nutrient dataset contains information on the totals in nutrients for Production, Trade and Agriculture Use of inorganic (chemical or mineral) fertilizers. The data are provided for the three primary plant nutrients: nitrogen (N), phosphorus (expressed as P2O5) and potassium (expressed as K2O). Both straight and compound fertilizers are included. Methodological details can be found at: https://files-faostat.fao.org/production/RFN/RFN_EN_README.pdf