How does Suriname rank for nutrient nitrogen n (total) — use per area of cropland?

Suriname ranks 5th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.

Is nutrient nitrogen n (total) — use per area of cropland rising or falling in Suriname?

Over the last ten years it is up 67.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Suriname 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.

Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per area of cropland in Suriname

Name: Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per area of cropland in Suriname
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

Suriname: Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per area of cropland was 223.67 kg/ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

223.67 kg/ha

Change on year

down 11.4%

World rank

5th

of 194 countries

All-time high

277.88 kg/ha

in 2008

All-time low

8.82 kg/ha

in 1990

Years of data

1961–2024

Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per area of cropland in Suriname, 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 Suriname stood at 223.67 kg/ha.

That represents a change of down 11.4% on the previous year and up 67.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, nutrient nitrogen n (total) — use per area of cropland in Suriname peaked at 277.88 kg/ha in 2008 and was at its lowest, 8.82 kg/ha, in 1990.

Suriname ranks 5th of 194 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

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

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	31.1 kg/ha	19.26 kg/ha	41.67 kg/ha	9
1970s	73.83 kg/ha	42.22 kg/ha	94.12 kg/ha	10
1980s	95.72 kg/ha	19.79 kg/ha	178.15 kg/ha	10
1990s	57.87 kg/ha	8.82 kg/ha	102.94 kg/ha	10
2000s	114.15 kg/ha	75.23 kg/ha	277.88 kg/ha	10
2010s	130.12 kg/ha	96.54 kg/ha	182.6 kg/ha	10
2020s	192.84 kg/ha	137.56 kg/ha	252.56 kg/ha	5

Countries ranked near Suriname

2 United Arab Emirates 362.14 kg/ha compare
3 Kuwait 315.79 kg/ha compare
4 Turkmenistan 303.95 kg/ha compare
6 Uzbekistan 207.19 kg/ha compare
7 Costa Rica 194.91 kg/ha compare
8 China, mainland 191.83 kg/ha compare

See the full ranking of 243 places →

More environment data for Suriname

Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 1.4 Percentage change (2025)
Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 1.91 Percentage change (2025)
Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Standard Deviation 0.222 °C (2025)
Temperature change 1.86 °C (2025)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import 150 % change on previous year (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import 0 t per person (2024)
Exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -5.34 Percentage change (2024)
Exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -6.65 Percentage change (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 20.45 % change on previous year (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is nutrient nitrogen n (total) — use per area of cropland in Suriname?: Nutrient nitrogen n (total) — use per area of cropland in Suriname was 223.67 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 Suriname?: The highest recorded value was 277.88 kg/ha in 2008.
What is the lowest nutrient nitrogen n (total) — use per area of cropland recorded in Suriname?: The lowest recorded value was 8.82 kg/ha in 1990.
How does Suriname rank for nutrient nitrogen n (total) — use per area of cropland?: Suriname ranks 5th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
Is nutrient nitrogen n (total) — use per area of cropland rising or falling in Suriname?: Over the last ten years it is up 67.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Suriname 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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Indicator: Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per area of cropland
Unit: kg/ha
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 243 places, 13,765 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 12 August 2026

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