Poultry Birds — Manure applied to soils in South Africa
South Africa: Poultry Birds — Manure applied to soils was 12.68 million kg in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Poultry Birds — Manure applied to soils in South Africa, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg.
Analysis
In 2023, poultry birds — manure applied to soils in South Africa stood at 12.68 million kg.
The figure is down 2.9% on the previous year and down 1.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, poultry birds — manure applied to soils in South Africa peaked at 15.51 million kg in 2012 and was at its lowest, 1.58 million kg, in 1961.
South Africa ranks 52nd of 193 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.
Poultry Birds — Manure applied to soils in South Africa, year by year
| Year | kg | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.58 million kg | — |
| 1962 | 1.64 million kg | +3.3% |
| 1963 | 1.67 million kg | +2.2% |
| 1964 | 1.71 million kg | +2.2% |
| 1965 | 1.85 million kg | +8.0% |
| 1966 | 1.90 million kg | +3.0% |
| 1967 | 1.95 million kg | +2.7% |
| 1968 | 2.02 million kg | +3.6% |
| 1969 | 2.06 million kg | +1.8% |
| 1970 | 2.03 million kg | -1.5% |
| 1971 | 2.27 million kg | +11.9% |
| 1972 | 2.48 million kg | +9.2% |
| 1973 | 2.82 million kg | +13.9% |
| 1974 | 2.28 million kg | -19.2% |
| 1975 | 2.31 million kg | +1.2% |
| 1976 | 2.38 million kg | +3.0% |
| 1977 | 2.45 million kg | +2.9% |
| 1978 | 2.52 million kg | +2.8% |
| 1979 | 2.62 million kg | +4.1% |
| 1980 | 2.73 million kg | +4.0% |
| 1981 | 2.83 million kg | +3.8% |
| 1982 | 2.87 million kg | +1.3% |
| 1983 | 2.90 million kg | +1.3% |
| 1984 | 3.08 million kg | +6.0% |
| 1985 | 3.22 million kg | +4.5% |
| 1986 | 3.35 million kg | +4.3% |
| 1987 | 3.49 million kg | +4.1% |
| 1988 | 3.63 million kg | +4.0% |
| 1989 | 3.77 million kg | +3.8% |
| 1990 | 6.67 million kg | +76.9% |
| 1991 | 6.97 million kg | +4.4% |
| 1992 | 6.81 million kg | -2.2% |
| 1993 | 7.10 million kg | +4.3% |
| 1994 | 7.33 million kg | +3.2% |
| 1995 | 7.72 million kg | +5.3% |
| 1996 | 8.52 million kg | +10.4% |
| 1997 | 8.85 million kg | +3.9% |
| 1998 | 8.81 million kg | -0.5% |
| 1999 | 9.27 million kg | +5.3% |
| 2000 | 9.72 million kg | +4.8% |
| 2001 | 10.58 million kg | +8.9% |
| 2002 | 11.49 million kg | +8.6% |
| 2003 | 11.18 million kg | -2.7% |
| 2004 | 11.32 million kg | +1.2% |
| 2005 | 9.67 million kg | -14.6% |
| 2006 | 10.13 million kg | +4.8% |
| 2007 | 11.24 million kg | +10.9% |
| 2008 | 13.36 million kg | +18.8% |
| 2009 | 14.32 million kg | +7.2% |
| 2010 | 15.22 million kg | +6.2% |
| 2011 | 15.49 million kg | +1.8% |
| 2012 | 15.51 million kg | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 12.89 million kg | -16.9% |
| 2014 | 12.86 million kg | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 12.59 million kg | -2.2% |
| 2016 | 12.72 million kg | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 13.00 million kg | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 13.25 million kg | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 13.49 million kg | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 13.48 million kg | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 12.85 million kg | -4.7% |
| 2022 | 13.06 million kg | +1.6% |
| 2023 | 12.68 million kg | -2.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.82 million kg | 1.58 million kg | 2.06 million kg | 9 |
| 1970s | 2.42 million kg | 2.03 million kg | 2.82 million kg | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.19 million kg | 2.73 million kg | 3.77 million kg | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.81 million kg | 6.67 million kg | 9.27 million kg | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.30 million kg | 9.67 million kg | 14.32 million kg | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.70 million kg | 12.59 million kg | 15.51 million kg | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.02 million kg | 12.68 million kg | 13.48 million kg | 4 |
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More environment data for South Africa
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 5.46 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 8.52 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.275 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.05 °C (2025)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity, annual growth rate 9.67 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity, per capita 0.0074 t per person (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import value, annual growth rate -4.84 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import value, per capita 0.0081 1000 USD per person (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import -37.67 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is poultry birds — manure applied to soils in South Africa?
- Poultry birds — manure applied to soils in South Africa was 12.68 million kg in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest poultry birds — manure applied to soils recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 15.51 million kg in 2012.
- What is the lowest poultry birds — manure applied to soils recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.58 million kg in 1961.
- How does South Africa rank for poultry birds — manure applied to soils?
- South Africa ranks 52nd out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is poultry birds — manure applied to soils rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Poultry Birds — Manure applied to soils (N content). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Livestock Manure domain of FAOSTAT contains estimates of nitrogen (N) inputs to agricultural soils from livestock manure. Data on the N losses to air and water are also disseminated. These estimates are compiled using official FAOSTAT statistics of animal stocks and by applying the internationally approved Guidelines of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Data are available by country, with global coverage and updated annually.The following elements are disseminated: 1) Stocks; 2) Amount excreted in manure (N content); 3) Manure left on pasture (N content); 4) Manure left on pasture that volatilises (N content); 5) Manure left on pasture that leaches (N content); 6) Manure treated (N content); 7) Losses from manure treated (N content); 8) Manure applied to soils (N content); 9) Manure applied to soils that volatilises (N content); 10) Manure applied to soils that leaches (N content).