Other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import quantity in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import quantity was 200.03 t in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import quantity in Sao Tome and Principe, 2006–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2023, other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity in Sao Tome and Principe stood at 200.03 t.
That represents a change of down 82.2% on the previous year and up 1,718.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 1,124 t in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0 t, in 2021.
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 69th of 175 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 phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import quantity in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 6 t | — |
| 2010 | 7.51 t | +25.2% |
| 2012 | 11 t | +46.5% |
| 2014 | 1.34 t | -87.8% |
| 2015 | 20.01 t | +1393.3% |
| 2016 | 29.68 t | +48.3% |
| 2017 | 2.2 t | -92.6% |
| 2018 | 6.25 t | +184.1% |
| 2021 | 0 t | -100.0% |
| 2022 | 1,124 t | — |
| 2023 | 200.03 t | -82.2% |
Sao Tome and Principe compared with similar countries
- Sao Tome and Principe's 200.03 t is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 91.94 t, 2.2× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Sao Tome and Principe's 200.03 t is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 36.28 t, 5.5× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 t | 6 t | 6 t | 1 |
| 2010s | 11.14 t | 1.34 t | 29.68 t | 7 |
| 2020s | 441.34 t | 0 t | 1,124 t | 3 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
- 66 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 251.08 t compare
- 67 Oman 248.65 t compare
- 68 Suriname 218.14 t compare
- 70 Libya 187.55 t compare
- 71 Faroe Islands 162.77 t compare
- 72 Afghanistan 156.36 t compare
More environment data for Sao Tome and Principe
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -16.99 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -12.85 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.214 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.16 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 1.4 % 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 2.5 % 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 phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity in Sao Tome and Principe was 200.03 t in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 1,124 t in 2022.
- What is the lowest other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 t in 2021.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 69th out of 175 countries with data for 2023.
- Is other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,718.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Other phosphatic 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