Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Production in Eastern Asia
Eastern Asia: Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Production was 30.96 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Production in Eastern Asia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for nutrient nitrogen n (total) — production in Eastern Asia is 30.96 million t, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 2.2% on the previous year and down 23.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nutrient nitrogen n (total) — production in Eastern Asia peaked at 41.48 million t in 2015 and was at its lowest, 1.44 million t, in 1961.
That places Eastern Asia 2nd out of 29 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Production in Eastern Asia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.44 million t | — |
| 1962 | 1.70 million t | +18.5% |
| 1963 | 2.00 million t | +17.3% |
| 1964 | 2.39 million t | +19.4% |
| 1965 | 2.99 million t | +25.3% |
| 1966 | 3.61 million t | +20.8% |
| 1967 | 3.50 million t | -3.1% |
| 1968 | 3.42 million t | -2.3% |
| 1969 | 3.87 million t | +13.4% |
| 1970 | 4.39 million t | +13.4% |
| 1971 | 4.62 million t | +5.3% |
| 1972 | 5.49 million t | +18.8% |
| 1973 | 6.05 million t | +10.1% |
| 1974 | 6.12 million t | +1.2% |
| 1975 | 6.36 million t | +3.9% |
| 1976 | 6.12 million t | -3.8% |
| 1977 | 8.27 million t | +35.2% |
| 1978 | 10.65 million t | +28.7% |
| 1979 | 11.89 million t | +11.6% |
| 1980 | 12.73 million t | +7.1% |
| 1981 | 12.67 million t | -0.4% |
| 1982 | 12.79 million t | +0.9% |
| 1983 | 13.59 million t | +6.3% |
| 1984 | 14.97 million t | +10.2% |
| 1985 | 14.02 million t | -6.4% |
| 1986 | 14.14 million t | +0.9% |
| 1987 | 15.91 million t | +12.5% |
| 1988 | 16.27 million t | +2.2% |
| 1989 | 16.75 million t | +2.9% |
| 1990 | 17.14 million t | +2.4% |
| 1991 | 17.47 million t | +1.9% |
| 1992 | 18.15 million t | +3.9% |
| 1993 | 17.73 million t | -2.3% |
| 1994 | 18.22 million t | +2.7% |
| 1995 | 20.60 million t | +13.1% |
| 1996 | 22.66 million t | +10.0% |
| 1997 | 21.83 million t | -3.7% |
| 1998 | 22.93 million t | +5.0% |
| 1999 | 24.27 million t | +5.8% |
| 2000 | 22.88 million t | -5.7% |
| 2001 | 23.25 million t | +1.6% |
| 2002 | 24.91 million t | +7.2% |
| 2003 | 27.23 million t | +9.3% |
| 2004 | 29.27 million t | +7.5% |
| 2005 | 28.64 million t | -2.1% |
| 2006 | 29.26 million t | +2.1% |
| 2007 | 32.82 million t | +12.2% |
| 2008 | 32.34 million t | -1.5% |
| 2009 | 32.24 million t | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 35.28 million t | +9.4% |
| 2011 | 35.13 million t | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 36.48 million t | +3.9% |
| 2013 | 37.34 million t | +2.3% |
| 2014 | 40.68 million t | +9.0% |
| 2015 | 41.48 million t | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 34.86 million t | -15.9% |
| 2017 | 35.96 million t | +3.2% |
| 2018 | 33.79 million t | -6.0% |
| 2019 | 33.48 million t | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 32.91 million t | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 32.87 million t | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 32.07 million t | -2.4% |
| 2023 | 31.67 million t | -1.2% |
| 2024 | 30.96 million t | -2.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.77 million t | 1.44 million t | 3.87 million t | 9 |
| 1970s | 7.00 million t | 4.39 million t | 11.89 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 14.38 million t | 12.67 million t | 16.75 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 20.10 million t | 17.14 million t | 24.27 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 28.28 million t | 22.88 million t | 32.82 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 36.45 million t | 33.48 million t | 41.48 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 32.09 million t | 30.96 million t | 32.91 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Eastern Asia
- 1 China 30.23 million t compare
- 2 China, mainland 30.16 million t compare
- 2 Viet Nam 1.94 million t compare
- 3 India 17.00 million t compare
- 3 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 1.83 million t compare
- 4 Russian Federation 12.40 million t compare
- 4 Türkiye 1.07 million t compare
- 5 USSR 12.10 million t compare
More environment data for Eastern Asia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.3 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -2 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.309 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.98 °C (2025)
- Total fibre furnish — Production 137.56 million t (2024)
- Recovered paper — Production 98.06 million t (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Production 173.25 million t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Production 137.00 million t (2024)
- Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) — Use per area of cropland 68.03 kg/ha (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is nutrient nitrogen n (total) — production in Eastern Asia?
- Nutrient nitrogen n (total) — production in Eastern Asia was 30.96 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest nutrient nitrogen n (total) — production recorded in Eastern Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 41.48 million t in 2015.
- What is the lowest nutrient nitrogen n (total) — production recorded in Eastern Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.44 million t in 1961.
- How does Eastern Asia rank for nutrient nitrogen n (total) — production?
- Eastern Asia ranks 2nd out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is nutrient nitrogen n (total) — production rising or falling in Eastern Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eastern Asia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Production. 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