Other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import quantity in Mauritania
Mauritania: Other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import quantity was 196.6 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import quantity in Mauritania, 2002–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Mauritania recorded 196.6 t for other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 78.7% on the previous year and down 74.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity in Mauritania peaked at 6,013 t in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0.45 t, in 2004.
Mauritania ranks 137th of 187 countries on this measure, 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 Mauritania, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2,105 t | — |
| 2003 | 1,123 t | -46.6% |
| 2004 | 0.45 t | -100.0% |
| 2005 | 133.42 t | +29548.9% |
| 2006 | 6,013 t | +4407.0% |
| 2007 | 3,038 t | -49.5% |
| 2008 | 4.57 t | -99.8% |
| 2009 | 222.06 t | +4759.1% |
| 2010 | 9.05 t | -95.9% |
| 2011 | 16.08 t | +77.7% |
| 2012 | 77.22 t | +380.2% |
| 2013 | 1,455 t | +1784.9% |
| 2014 | 758.32 t | -47.9% |
| 2015 | 137.95 t | -81.8% |
| 2016 | 295.55 t | +114.2% |
| 2017 | 2,215 t | +649.3% |
| 2018 | 345.22 t | -84.4% |
| 2019 | 3,011 t | +772.1% |
| 2020 | 19.63 t | -99.3% |
| 2021 | 452.8 t | +2206.7% |
| 2022 | 4,729 t | +944.4% |
| 2023 | 110 t | -97.7% |
| 2024 | 196.6 t | +78.7% |
Mauritania compared with similar countries
- Mauritania's 196.6 t is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,810 t, 11% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Mauritania's 196.6 t is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 205.34 t, 96% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import quantity in Mauritania changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | +29548.9% | 0.45 t | 133.42 t |
| 2009 | +4759.1% | 4.57 t | 222.06 t |
| 2006 | +4407.0% | 133.42 t | 6,013 t |
| 2021 | +2206.7% | 19.63 t | 452.8 t |
| 2013 | +1784.9% | 77.22 t | 1,455 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,580 t | 0.45 t | 6,013 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 832.04 t | 9.05 t | 3,011 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,102 t | 19.63 t | 4,729 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mauritania
- 134 Cuba 237.9 t compare
- 135 Madagascar 214.08 t compare
- 136 Kyrgyzstan 200.93 t compare
- 138 Rwanda 190.53 t compare
- 139 New Caledonia 184.36 t compare
- 140 Haiti 161.52 t compare
More environment data for Mauritania
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.465 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.85 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 1.9 % 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 0.4893 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity in Mauritania?
- Other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity in Mauritania was 196.6 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity recorded in Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 6,013 t in 2006.
- What is the lowest other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.45 t in 2004.
- How does Mauritania rank for other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity?
- Mauritania ranks 137th out of 187 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 74.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritania 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