Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Import quantity, annual growth rate in Africa
Africa: Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Import quantity, annual growth rate was -5.27 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Import quantity, annual growth rate in Africa, 1962–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, nutrient nitrogen n (total) — import quantity, annual growth rate in Africa stood at -5.27 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 120.4% on the previous year and down 135.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nutrient nitrogen n (total) — import quantity, annual growth rate in Africa peaked at 55.76 % change on previous year in 1964 and was at its lowest, -23.92 % change on previous year, in 2003.
That places Africa 44th out of 58 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Import quantity, annual growth rate in Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 1.03 % change on previous year | — |
| 1963 | 9.41 % change on previous year | +816.5% |
| 1964 | 55.76 % change on previous year | +492.4% |
| 1965 | -5.14 % change on previous year | -109.2% |
| 1966 | -7.58 % change on previous year | +47.3% |
| 1967 | 28.23 % change on previous year | -472.6% |
| 1968 | -2.36 % change on previous year | -108.3% |
| 1969 | 1.6 % change on previous year | -168.0% |
| 1970 | -5.8 % change on previous year | -462.0% |
| 1971 | 53 % change on previous year | -1013.3% |
| 1972 | 12.19 % change on previous year | -77.0% |
| 1973 | -8.34 % change on previous year | -168.4% |
| 1974 | 11.98 % change on previous year | -243.7% |
| 1975 | 4.24 % change on previous year | -64.6% |
| 1976 | 5.08 % change on previous year | +20.0% |
| 1977 | -12.07 % change on previous year | -337.4% |
| 1978 | 13.02 % change on previous year | -207.8% |
| 1979 | -2.49 % change on previous year | -119.2% |
| 1980 | 20.97 % change on previous year | -940.5% |
| 1981 | 4.25 % change on previous year | -79.7% |
| 1982 | -13.53 % change on previous year | -418.3% |
| 1983 | -16.19 % change on previous year | +19.6% |
| 1984 | -7.87 % change on previous year | -51.4% |
| 1985 | 27.16 % change on previous year | -445.0% |
| 1986 | -4.25 % change on previous year | -115.6% |
| 1987 | -16.44 % change on previous year | +287.2% |
| 1988 | 25.54 % change on previous year | -255.3% |
| 1989 | -3.74 % change on previous year | -114.6% |
| 1990 | 13.33 % change on previous year | -456.7% |
| 1991 | -18.58 % change on previous year | -239.4% |
| 1992 | 9.4 % change on previous year | -150.6% |
| 1993 | -6.87 % change on previous year | -173.1% |
| 1994 | -7.83 % change on previous year | +14.0% |
| 1995 | 1.39 % change on previous year | -117.8% |
| 1996 | 19.47 % change on previous year | +1297.4% |
| 1997 | 17.71 % change on previous year | -9.0% |
| 1998 | 0.6642 % change on previous year | -96.2% |
| 1999 | -1.22 % change on previous year | -283.8% |
| 2000 | 31.82 % change on previous year | -2705.7% |
| 2001 | -3.97 % change on previous year | -112.5% |
| 2002 | 29 % change on previous year | -830.9% |
| 2003 | -23.92 % change on previous year | -182.5% |
| 2004 | 37.37 % change on previous year | -256.2% |
| 2005 | 12.12 % change on previous year | -67.6% |
| 2006 | -6.87 % change on previous year | -156.7% |
| 2007 | 6.5 % change on previous year | -194.6% |
| 2008 | 4.62 % change on previous year | -29.0% |
| 2009 | -12.28 % change on previous year | -365.9% |
| 2010 | 12.76 % change on previous year | -203.9% |
| 2011 | 12.34 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 2012 | 16.85 % change on previous year | +36.5% |
| 2013 | -3.14 % change on previous year | -118.7% |
| 2014 | 14.88 % change on previous year | -573.2% |
| 2015 | -6.75 % change on previous year | -145.4% |
| 2016 | 4.4 % change on previous year | -165.2% |
| 2017 | 17.17 % change on previous year | +290.0% |
| 2018 | -4.4 % change on previous year | -125.6% |
| 2019 | 7.57 % change on previous year | -271.9% |
| 2020 | 11.68 % change on previous year | +54.4% |
| 2021 | -6.69 % change on previous year | -157.2% |
| 2022 | -7.38 % change on previous year | +10.3% |
| 2023 | 25.84 % change on previous year | -450.2% |
| 2024 | -5.27 % change on previous year | -120.4% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Import quantity, annual growth rate in Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +2705.7% | -1.22 % change on previous year | 31.82 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 10.12 % change on previous year | -7.58 % change on previous year | 55.76 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1970s | 7.08 % change on previous year | -12.07 % change on previous year | 53 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.59 % change on previous year | -16.44 % change on previous year | 27.16 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.75 % change on previous year | -18.58 % change on previous year | 19.47 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.44 % change on previous year | -23.92 % change on previous year | 37.37 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.17 % change on previous year | -6.75 % change on previous year | 17.17 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.64 % change on previous year | -7.38 % change on previous year | 25.84 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Africa
- 41 Azerbaijan 31.59 % change on previous year compare
- 42 China, Taiwan Province of 28.49 % change on previous year compare
- 43 Eritrea 27.63 % change on previous year compare
- 44 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 27.06 % change on previous year compare
- 45 Togo 26.99 % change on previous year compare
- 46 Papua New Guinea 26.29 % change on previous year compare
- 47 Australia and New Zealand 25.92 % change on previous year compare
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- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -7.12 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Temperature change 1.32 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.213 °C (2025)
- Other industrial roundwood, non-coniferous (production) — Production 26.92 million m3 (2024)
- Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Import value 11.21 million 1000 USD (2024)
- Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous — Production 66.41 million m3 (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is nutrient nitrogen n (total) — import quantity, annual growth rate in Africa?
- Nutrient nitrogen n (total) — import quantity, annual growth rate in Africa was -5.27 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest nutrient nitrogen n (total) — import quantity, annual growth rate recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 55.76 % change on previous year in 1964.
- What is the lowest nutrient nitrogen n (total) — import quantity, annual growth rate recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -23.92 % change on previous year in 2003.
- How does Africa rank for nutrient nitrogen n (total) — import quantity, annual growth rate?
- Africa ranks 44th out of 58 groups with data for 2024.
- Is nutrient nitrogen n (total) — import quantity, annual growth rate rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 135.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Import quantity, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Import quantity. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Import quantity Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Import quantity. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.