Other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import quantity in Zambia
Zambia: Other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import quantity was 151,925 t in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import quantity in Zambia, 2002–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 151,925 t for other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 26.1% on the previous year and down 23.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity in Zambia peaked at 413,256 t in 2017 and was at its lowest, 5,647 t, in 2009.
Zambia ranks 10th of 187 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 Zambia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 6,848 t | — |
| 2003 | 12,999 t | +89.8% |
| 2004 | 23,958 t | +84.3% |
| 2005 | 41,960 t | +75.1% |
| 2006 | 27,838 t | -33.7% |
| 2007 | 11,822 t | -57.5% |
| 2008 | 9,807 t | -17.0% |
| 2009 | 5,647 t | -42.4% |
| 2010 | 20,106 t | +256.0% |
| 2011 | 43,586 t | +116.8% |
| 2012 | 71,731 t | +64.6% |
| 2013 | 197,791 t | +175.7% |
| 2014 | 74,893 t | -62.1% |
| 2015 | 93,713 t | +25.1% |
| 2016 | 140,320 t | +49.7% |
| 2017 | 413,256 t | +194.5% |
| 2018 | 232,704 t | -43.7% |
| 2019 | 32,456 t | -86.1% |
| 2020 | 40,970 t | +26.2% |
| 2021 | 131,354 t | +220.6% |
| 2022 | 120,526 t | -8.2% |
| 2023 | 151,925 t | +26.1% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 151,925 t is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,810 t, 84.0× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 151,925 t is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 205.34 t, 739.9× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17,610 t | 5,647 t | 41,960 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 132,055 t | 20,106 t | 413,256 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 111,194 t | 40,970 t | 151,925 t | 4 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 7 Republic of Moldova 3,976 t compare
- 7 Spain 222,728 t compare
- 8 India 215,473 t compare
- 8 Syrian Arab Republic 3,294 t compare
- 9 France 213,373 t compare
- 9 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 1,077 t compare
- 10 Democratic People's Republic of Korea 812 t compare
- 11 Democratic Republic of the Congo 328.9 t compare
- 11 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 143,776 t compare
- 12 Iraq 136,345 t compare
- 12 Micronesia (Federated States of) 22.41 t compare
- 13 Kenya 131,283 t compare
- 13 Timor-Leste 0.13 t compare
More environment data for Zambia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.98 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -3.03 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.265 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.11 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.74 % 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 3.49 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity in Zambia?
- Other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity in Zambia was 151,925 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 Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 413,256 t in 2017.
- What is the lowest other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,647 t in 2009.
- How does Zambia rank for other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity?
- Zambia ranks 10th out of 187 countries with data for 2023.
- Is other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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