Other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import quantity in Botswana
Botswana: Other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import quantity was 12,261 t in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import quantity in Botswana, 2002–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Botswana recorded 12,261 t for other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity in 2023.
That represents a change of down 6.4% on the previous year and up 497.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity in Botswana peaked at 13,101 t in 2022 and was at its lowest, 564.01 t, in 2004.
That places Botswana 62nd out of 187 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import quantity in Botswana, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1,591 t | — |
| 2003 | 828.2 t | -47.9% |
| 2004 | 564.01 t | -31.9% |
| 2005 | 660.7 t | +17.1% |
| 2006 | 1,816 t | +174.8% |
| 2007 | 1,213 t | -33.2% |
| 2008 | 788.13 t | -35.0% |
| 2009 | 690.01 t | -12.4% |
| 2010 | 1,232 t | +78.5% |
| 2011 | 3,758 t | +205.1% |
| 2012 | 4,686 t | +24.7% |
| 2013 | 2,054 t | -56.2% |
| 2014 | 8,163 t | +297.5% |
| 2015 | 10,156 t | +24.4% |
| 2016 | 1,638 t | -83.9% |
| 2017 | 6,504 t | +297.1% |
| 2018 | 6,807 t | +4.7% |
| 2019 | 2,821 t | -58.6% |
| 2020 | 4,962 t | +75.9% |
| 2021 | 6,787 t | +36.8% |
| 2022 | 13,101 t | +93.0% |
| 2023 | 12,261 t | -6.4% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 12,261 t is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3,140 t, 3.9× the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 12,261 t is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 205.34 t, 59.7× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,019 t | 564.01 t | 1,816 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 4,782 t | 1,232 t | 10,156 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,278 t | 4,962 t | 13,101 t | 4 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
More environment data for Botswana
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 6.04 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 6.49 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.381 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 0.443 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -4.05 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 0.3323 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity in Botswana?
- Other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity in Botswana was 12,261 t in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 13,101 t in 2022.
- What is the lowest other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 564.01 t in 2004.
- How does Botswana rank for other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity?
- Botswana ranks 62nd out of 187 countries with data for 2023.
- Is other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 497.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Fertilizers by Product dataset contains information on the Production, Trade and Agriculture Use of inorganic (chemical or mineral) fertilizers products. The fertilizer statistics data are for a set of 23 product categories. Both straight and compound fertilizers are included. Methodological details can be found at: https://files-faostat.fao.org/production/RFB/RFB_EN_README.pdf