Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per area of cropland in Middle Africa
Middle Africa: Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per area of cropland was 3.52 kg/ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per area of cropland in Middle Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg/ha.
Analysis
In 2024, nutrient nitrogen n (total) — use per area of cropland in Middle Africa stood at 3.52 kg/ha.
The figure is up 24.4% on the previous year and up 52.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nutrient nitrogen n (total) — use per area of cropland in Middle Africa peaked at 3.64 kg/ha in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.14 kg/ha, in 1961.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per area of cropland in Middle Africa, year by year
| Year | kg/ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.14 kg/ha | — |
| 1962 | 0.17 kg/ha | +21.4% |
| 1963 | 0.21 kg/ha | +23.5% |
| 1964 | 0.27 kg/ha | +28.6% |
| 1965 | 0.4 kg/ha | +48.1% |
| 1966 | 0.59 kg/ha | +47.5% |
| 1967 | 0.84 kg/ha | +42.4% |
| 1968 | 0.98 kg/ha | +16.7% |
| 1969 | 0.99 kg/ha | +1.0% |
| 1970 | 1.19 kg/ha | +20.2% |
| 1971 | 1.4 kg/ha | +17.6% |
| 1972 | 1.24 kg/ha | -11.4% |
| 1973 | 1.14 kg/ha | -8.1% |
| 1974 | 1.13 kg/ha | -0.9% |
| 1975 | 0.74 kg/ha | -34.5% |
| 1976 | 0.69 kg/ha | -6.8% |
| 1977 | 1.57 kg/ha | +127.5% |
| 1978 | 1.49 kg/ha | -5.1% |
| 1979 | 1.22 kg/ha | -18.1% |
| 1980 | 1.31 kg/ha | +7.4% |
| 1981 | 1.14 kg/ha | -13.0% |
| 1982 | 1.09 kg/ha | -4.4% |
| 1983 | 1.51 kg/ha | +38.5% |
| 1984 | 1.64 kg/ha | +8.6% |
| 1985 | 2.08 kg/ha | +26.8% |
| 1986 | 1.27 kg/ha | -38.9% |
| 1987 | 1.45 kg/ha | +14.2% |
| 1988 | 1.34 kg/ha | -7.6% |
| 1989 | 1.42 kg/ha | +6.0% |
| 1990 | 0.78 kg/ha | -45.1% |
| 1991 | 0.73 kg/ha | -6.4% |
| 1992 | 0.8 kg/ha | +9.6% |
| 1993 | 0.79 kg/ha | -1.3% |
| 1994 | 0.95 kg/ha | +20.3% |
| 1995 | 1 kg/ha | +5.3% |
| 1996 | 1.28 kg/ha | +28.0% |
| 1997 | 1.06 kg/ha | -17.2% |
| 1998 | 1.34 kg/ha | +26.4% |
| 1999 | 1.67 kg/ha | +24.6% |
| 2000 | 1.47 kg/ha | -12.0% |
| 2001 | 1.62 kg/ha | +10.2% |
| 2002 | 1.14 kg/ha | -29.6% |
| 2003 | 1.05 kg/ha | -7.9% |
| 2004 | 1.93 kg/ha | +83.8% |
| 2005 | 1.29 kg/ha | -33.2% |
| 2006 | 1.61 kg/ha | +24.8% |
| 2007 | 1.48 kg/ha | -8.1% |
| 2008 | 1.68 kg/ha | +13.5% |
| 2009 | 1.79 kg/ha | +6.5% |
| 2010 | 1.75 kg/ha | -2.2% |
| 2011 | 2 kg/ha | +14.3% |
| 2012 | 1.82 kg/ha | -9.0% |
| 2013 | 2.21 kg/ha | +21.4% |
| 2014 | 2.31 kg/ha | +4.5% |
| 2015 | 2.94 kg/ha | +27.3% |
| 2016 | 2.41 kg/ha | -18.0% |
| 2017 | 3.02 kg/ha | +25.3% |
| 2018 | 2.77 kg/ha | -8.3% |
| 2019 | 2.83 kg/ha | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 3.05 kg/ha | +7.8% |
| 2021 | 2.76 kg/ha | -9.5% |
| 2022 | 3.64 kg/ha | +31.9% |
| 2023 | 2.83 kg/ha | -22.3% |
| 2024 | 3.52 kg/ha | +24.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.51 kg/ha | 0.14 kg/ha | 0.99 kg/ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.18 kg/ha | 0.69 kg/ha | 1.57 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.43 kg/ha | 1.09 kg/ha | 2.08 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.04 kg/ha | 0.73 kg/ha | 1.67 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.51 kg/ha | 1.05 kg/ha | 1.93 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.41 kg/ha | 1.75 kg/ha | 3.02 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.16 kg/ha | 2.76 kg/ha | 3.64 kg/ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Middle Africa
- 11 China, Hong Kong SAR 181.67 kg/ha compare
- 12 Bangladesh 171.82 kg/ha compare
- 13 Ireland 164.5 kg/ha compare
- 14 China, Taiwan Province of 154.83 kg/ha compare
- 15 Belgium 140.73 kg/ha compare
- 16 Republic of Korea 135.16 kg/ha compare
- 17 India 131.82 kg/ha compare
More environment data for Middle Africa
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -9.38 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -9.88 Percentage change (2025)
- Temperature change 1.13 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.198 °C (2025)
- Wood fuel, coniferous — Production 0 m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Export quantity 1.37 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Import value 1,530 1000 USD (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Import quantity 3,754 m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Production 16.92 million m3 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is nutrient nitrogen n (total) — use per area of cropland in Middle Africa?
- Nutrient nitrogen n (total) — use per area of cropland in Middle Africa was 3.52 kg/ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest nutrient nitrogen n (total) — use per area of cropland recorded in Middle Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 3.64 kg/ha in 2022.
- What is the lowest nutrient nitrogen n (total) — use per area of cropland recorded in Middle Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.14 kg/ha in 1961.
- How does Middle Africa rank for nutrient nitrogen n (total) — use per area of cropland?
- Middle Africa ranks 14th out of 19 regions with data for 2024.
- Is nutrient nitrogen n (total) — use per area of cropland rising or falling in Middle Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 52.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Middle Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per area of cropland. 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