Sheep — Losses from manure treated in Nigeria
Nigeria: Sheep — Losses from manure treated was 461,141 kg in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Sheep — Losses from manure treated in Nigeria, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg.
Analysis
The most recent figure for sheep — losses from manure treated in Nigeria is 461,141 kg, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.2% on the previous year and up 27.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sheep — losses from manure treated in Nigeria peaked at 461,141 kg in 2023 and was at its lowest, 9,138 kg, in 1961.
That places Nigeria 4th out of 180 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Sheep — Losses from manure treated in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | kg | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 9,138 kg | — |
| 1962 | 10,448 kg | +14.3% |
| 1963 | 12,026 kg | +15.1% |
| 1964 | 13,847 kg | +15.1% |
| 1965 | 15,703 kg | +13.4% |
| 1966 | 17,775 kg | +13.2% |
| 1967 | 20,097 kg | +13.1% |
| 1968 | 22,537 kg | +12.1% |
| 1969 | 25,720 kg | +14.1% |
| 1970 | 28,868 kg | +12.2% |
| 1971 | 32,088 kg | +11.2% |
| 1972 | 36,070 kg | +12.4% |
| 1973 | 40,222 kg | +11.5% |
| 1974 | 44,302 kg | +10.1% |
| 1975 | 48,239 kg | +8.9% |
| 1976 | 53,539 kg | +11.0% |
| 1977 | 58,499 kg | +9.3% |
| 1978 | 63,144 kg | +7.9% |
| 1979 | 67,619 kg | +7.1% |
| 1980 | 72,193 kg | +6.8% |
| 1981 | 76,004 kg | +5.3% |
| 1982 | 80,201 kg | +5.5% |
| 1983 | 84,398 kg | +5.2% |
| 1984 | 88,021 kg | +4.3% |
| 1985 | 92,900 kg | +5.5% |
| 1986 | 95,967 kg | +3.3% |
| 1987 | 99,608 kg | +3.8% |
| 1988 | 103,805 kg | +4.2% |
| 1989 | 107,357 kg | +3.4% |
| 1990 | 111,742 kg | +4.1% |
| 1991 | 116,585 kg | +4.3% |
| 1992 | 121,069 kg | +3.8% |
| 1993 | 125,553 kg | +3.7% |
| 1994 | 134,521 kg | +7.1% |
| 1995 | 143,489 kg | +6.7% |
| 1996 | 152,457 kg | +6.2% |
| 1997 | 174,877 kg | +14.7% |
| 1998 | 192,813 kg | +10.3% |
| 1999 | 215,233 kg | +11.6% |
| 2000 | 233,169 kg | +8.3% |
| 2001 | 257,317 kg | +10.4% |
| 2002 | 263,661 kg | +2.5% |
| 2003 | 269,816 kg | +2.3% |
| 2004 | 276,216 kg | +2.4% |
| 2005 | 282,923 kg | +2.4% |
| 2006 | 289,713 kg | +2.4% |
| 2007 | 296,667 kg | +2.4% |
| 2008 | 303,786 kg | +2.4% |
| 2009 | 311,077 kg | +2.4% |
| 2010 | 318,543 kg | +2.4% |
| 2011 | 344,158 kg | +8.0% |
| 2012 | 352,762 kg | +2.5% |
| 2013 | 361,581 kg | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 370,237 kg | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 373,359 kg | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 389,383 kg | +4.3% |
| 2017 | 399,118 kg | +2.5% |
| 2018 | 409,029 kg | +2.5% |
| 2019 | 419,410 kg | +2.5% |
| 2020 | 429,806 kg | +2.5% |
| 2021 | 440,551 kg | +2.5% |
| 2022 | 451,130 kg | +2.4% |
| 2023 | 461,141 kg | +2.2% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 461,141 kg is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,119 kg, 412.1× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 461,141 kg is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 13,160 kg, 35.0× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 16,366 kg | 9,138 kg | 25,720 kg | 9 |
| 1970s | 47,259 kg | 28,868 kg | 67,619 kg | 10 |
| 1980s | 90,046 kg | 72,193 kg | 107,357 kg | 10 |
| 1990s | 148,834 kg | 111,742 kg | 215,233 kg | 10 |
| 2000s | 278,434 kg | 233,169 kg | 311,077 kg | 10 |
| 2010s | 373,758 kg | 318,543 kg | 419,410 kg | 10 |
| 2020s | 445,657 kg | 429,806 kg | 461,141 kg | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 1 OECD 1.84 million kg compare
- 2 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 717,805 kg compare
- 3 Sudan (former) 472,114 kg compare
- 3 United Republic of Tanzania 84,061 kg compare
- 4 Democratic Republic of the Congo 8,241 kg compare
- 5 Chad 436,326 kg compare
- 6 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 0 kg
- 6 Democratic People's Republic of Korea 0 kg
- 6 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 0 kg
- 6 Republic of Moldova 0 kg
- 6 Sudan 358,595 kg compare
- 6 Syrian Arab Republic 0 kg
- 6 Timor-Leste 0 kg
- 6 Türkiye 0 kg
- 6 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 0 kg
- 6 Melanesia 0 kg
- 6 Polynesia 0 kg
- 7 Ethiopia 358,239 kg compare
More environment data for Nigeria
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -5.73 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -5.07 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.281 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.15 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 3.78 % 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 0.4617 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sheep — losses from manure treated in Nigeria?
- Sheep — losses from manure treated in Nigeria was 461,141 kg in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sheep — losses from manure treated recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 461,141 kg in 2023.
- What is the lowest sheep — losses from manure treated recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,138 kg in 1961.
- How does Nigeria rank for sheep — losses from manure treated?
- Nigeria ranks 4th out of 180 countries with data for 2023.
- Is sheep — losses from manure treated rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Sheep — Losses from manure treated (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).