Sheep — Manure applied to soils that leaches in Zambia
Zambia: Sheep — Manure applied to soils that leaches was 16,786 kg in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Sheep — Manure applied to soils that leaches in Zambia, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg.
Analysis
In 2023, sheep — manure applied to soils that leaches in Zambia stood at 16,786 kg.
That represents a change of down 6.7% on the previous year and up 1.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sheep — manure applied to soils that leaches in Zambia peaked at 17,993 kg in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1,735 kg, in 1976.
That places Zambia 103rd out of 180 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Sheep — Manure applied to soils that leaches in Zambia, year by year
| Year | kg | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2,624 kg | — |
| 1962 | 2,555 kg | -2.6% |
| 1963 | 2,486 kg | -2.7% |
| 1964 | 2,486 kg | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 2,141 kg | -13.9% |
| 1966 | 2,037 kg | -4.8% |
| 1967 | 2,258 kg | +10.8% |
| 1968 | 2,203 kg | -2.4% |
| 1969 | 2,210 kg | +0.3% |
| 1970 | 2,210 kg | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 2,417 kg | +9.4% |
| 1972 | 2,417 kg | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 2,072 kg | -14.3% |
| 1974 | 2,072 kg | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 1,934 kg | -6.7% |
| 1976 | 1,735 kg | -10.3% |
| 1977 | 2,219 kg | +27.9% |
| 1978 | 2,103 kg | -5.2% |
| 1979 | 2,253 kg | +7.1% |
| 1980 | 1,902 kg | -15.6% |
| 1981 | 1,832 kg | -3.7% |
| 1982 | 3,834 kg | +109.3% |
| 1983 | 3,453 kg | -10.0% |
| 1984 | 2,503 kg | -27.5% |
| 1985 | 2,835 kg | +13.3% |
| 1986 | 3,040 kg | +7.2% |
| 1987 | 3,262 kg | +7.3% |
| 1988 | 3,497 kg | +7.2% |
| 1989 | 3,824 kg | +9.4% |
| 1990 | 4,143 kg | +8.3% |
| 1991 | 4,281 kg | +3.3% |
| 1992 | 4,350 kg | +1.6% |
| 1993 | 4,627 kg | +6.3% |
| 1994 | 4,834 kg | +4.5% |
| 1995 | 5,110 kg | +5.7% |
| 1996 | 5,317 kg | +4.1% |
| 1997 | 5,524 kg | +3.9% |
| 1998 | 6,836 kg | +23.7% |
| 1999 | 8,286 kg | +21.2% |
| 2000 | 9,668 kg | +16.7% |
| 2001 | 10,358 kg | +7.1% |
| 2002 | 11,394 kg | +10.0% |
| 2003 | 11,739 kg | +3.0% |
| 2004 | 12,430 kg | +5.9% |
| 2005 | 13,120 kg | +5.6% |
| 2006 | 13,466 kg | +2.6% |
| 2007 | 13,811 kg | +2.6% |
| 2008 | 13,811 kg | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 14,501 kg | +5.0% |
| 2010 | 15,192 kg | +4.8% |
| 2011 | 15,537 kg | +2.3% |
| 2012 | 15,882 kg | +2.2% |
| 2013 | 16,573 kg | +4.3% |
| 2014 | 16,573 kg | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 16,672 kg | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 16,792 kg | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 11,757 kg | -30.0% |
| 2018 | 12,782 kg | +8.7% |
| 2019 | 11,410 kg | -10.7% |
| 2020 | 14,760 kg | +29.4% |
| 2021 | 15,720 kg | +6.5% |
| 2022 | 17,993 kg | +14.5% |
| 2023 | 16,786 kg | -6.7% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 16,786 kg is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 156,392 kg, 11% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 16,786 kg is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 101,336 kg, 17% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Sheep — Manure applied to soils that leaches in Zambia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | +109.3% | 1,832 kg | 3,834 kg |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,333 kg | 2,037 kg | 2,624 kg | 9 |
| 1970s | 2,143 kg | 1,735 kg | 2,417 kg | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,998 kg | 1,832 kg | 3,834 kg | 10 |
| 1990s | 5,331 kg | 4,143 kg | 8,286 kg | 10 |
| 2000s | 12,430 kg | 9,668 kg | 14,501 kg | 10 |
| 2010s | 14,917 kg | 11,410 kg | 16,792 kg | 10 |
| 2020s | 16,315 kg | 14,760 kg | 17,993 kg | 4 |
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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 sheep — manure applied to soils that leaches in Zambia?
- Sheep — manure applied to soils that leaches in Zambia was 16,786 kg in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sheep — manure applied to soils that leaches recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 17,993 kg in 2022.
- What is the lowest sheep — manure applied to soils that leaches recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,735 kg in 1976.
- How does Zambia rank for sheep — manure applied to soils that leaches?
- Zambia ranks 103rd out of 180 countries with data for 2023.
- Is sheep — manure applied to soils that leaches rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.3%. 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 Sheep — Manure applied to soils that leaches (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).