Nutrient nitrogen N (total) β€” Production in Australia and New Zealand

Australia and New Zealand: Nutrient nitrogen N (total) β€” Production was 618,659 t in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
618,659 t
Change on year
up 31.7%
World rank
31st
of 189 countries
All-time high
820,231 t
in 2013
All-time low
19,100 t
in 1963
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Nutrient nitrogen N (total) β€” Production in Australia and New Zealand, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, nutrient nitrogen n (total) β€” production in Australia and New Zealand stood at 618,659 t.

The figure is up 31.7% on the previous year and up 32.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, nutrient nitrogen n (total) β€” production in Australia and New Zealand peaked at 820,231 t in 2013 and was at its lowest, 19,100 t, in 1963.

That places Australia and New Zealand 31st out of 189 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 53,280 t 19,100 t 160,000 t 9
1970s 192,917 t 145,000 t 220,000 t 10
1980s 265,160 t 206,000 t 317,700 t 10
1990s 331,040 t 276,400 t 424,000 t 10
2000s 493,380 t 419,279 t 648,243 t 10
2010s 486,746 t 337,495 t 820,231 t 10
2020s 512,274 t 457,392 t 618,659 t 5

Countries ranked near Australia and New Zealand

  1. 28 Hungary 688,468 t compare
  2. 29 Trinidad and Tobago 647,367 t compare
  3. 30 Belgium 619,399 t compare
  4. 32 Italy 596,258 t compare
  5. 33 Argentina 558,209 t compare
  6. 34 Bulgaria 540,651 t compare

See the full ranking of 238 places β†’

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All data for Australia and New Zealand β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is nutrient nitrogen n (total) β€” production in Australia and New Zealand?
Nutrient nitrogen n (total) β€” production in Australia and New Zealand was 618,659 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest nutrient nitrogen n (total) β€” production recorded in Australia and New Zealand?
The highest recorded value was 820,231 t in 2013.
What is the lowest nutrient nitrogen n (total) β€” production recorded in Australia and New Zealand?
The lowest recorded value was 19,100 t in 1963.
How does Australia and New Zealand rank for nutrient nitrogen n (total) β€” production?
Australia and New Zealand ranks 31st out of 189 countries with data for 2024.
Is nutrient nitrogen n (total) β€” production rising or falling in Australia and New Zealand?
Over the last ten years it is up 32.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Australia and New Zealand data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Nutrient nitrogen N (total) β€” Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Nutrient nitrogen N (total) β€” Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
238 places, 8,462 data points, 1961–2024
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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