Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) β€” Agricultural Use in South Africa

South Africa: Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) β€” Agricultural Use was 490,643 t in 2024. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2024)
490,643 t
Change on year
up 17.3%
Rank
26th
of 33 groups
All-time high
547,081 t
in 1981
All-time low
127,017 t
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) β€” Agricultural Use in South Africa, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, nutrient phosphate p2o5 (total) β€” agricultural use in South Africa stood at 490,643 t.

That represents a change of up 17.3% on the previous year and up 85.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, nutrient phosphate p2o5 (total) β€” agricultural use in South Africa peaked at 547,081 t in 1981 and was at its lowest, 127,017 t, in 1961.

South Africa ranks 26th of 33 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 205,424 t 127,017 t 269,600 t 9
1970s 357,212 t 281,000 t 438,239 t 10
1980s 386,878 t 274,300 t 547,081 t 10
1990s 248,668 t 218,000 t 301,180 t 10
2000s 199,784 t 159,486 t 235,500 t 10
2010s 248,830 t 172,000 t 325,396 t 10
2020s 433,867 t 385,503 t 490,643 t 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 23 Egypt 230,114 t compare
  2. 24 Ukraine 214,301 t compare
  3. 25 Poland 211,218 t compare
  4. 26 Saudi Arabia 200,959 t compare
  5. 27 Romania 198,687 t compare
  6. 28 Ethiopia 194,069 t compare
  7. 29 New Zealand 181,000 t compare

See the full ranking of 243 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is nutrient phosphate p2o5 (total) β€” agricultural use in South Africa?
Nutrient phosphate p2o5 (total) β€” agricultural use in South Africa was 490,643 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest nutrient phosphate p2o5 (total) β€” agricultural use recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 547,081 t in 1981.
What is the lowest nutrient phosphate p2o5 (total) β€” agricultural use recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 127,017 t in 1961.
How does South Africa rank for nutrient phosphate p2o5 (total) β€” agricultural use?
South Africa ranks 26th out of 33 groups with data for 2024.
Is nutrient phosphate p2o5 (total) β€” agricultural use rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 85.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) β€” Agricultural Use. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) β€” Agricultural Use
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
243 places, 12,540 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