Sheep — Manure management in Japan
Japan: Sheep — Manure management was 52,653 kg in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Sheep — Manure management in Japan, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg.
Analysis
The most recent figure for sheep — manure management in Japan is 52,653 kg, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 3.3% on the previous year and up 15.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sheep — manure management in Japan peaked at 2.38 million kg in 1961 and was at its lowest, 31,689 kg, in 2006.
That places Japan 107th 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 management in Japan, year by year
| Year | kg | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2.38 million kg | — |
| 1962 | 1.77 million kg | -25.6% |
| 1963 | 1.37 million kg | -22.8% |
| 1964 | 964,761 kg | -29.6% |
| 1965 | 729,064 kg | -24.4% |
| 1966 | 515,021 kg | -29.4% |
| 1967 | 398,932 kg | -22.5% |
| 1968 | 293,689 kg | -26.4% |
| 1969 | 224,219 kg | -23.7% |
| 1970 | 75,322 kg | -66.4% |
| 1971 | 92,617 kg | +23.0% |
| 1972 | 75,470 kg | -18.5% |
| 1973 | 60,808 kg | -19.4% |
| 1974 | 56,266 kg | -7.5% |
| 1975 | 42,464 kg | -24.5% |
| 1976 | 35,879 kg | -15.5% |
| 1977 | 37,745 kg | +5.2% |
| 1978 | 38,731 kg | +2.6% |
| 1979 | 41,900 kg | +8.2% |
| 1980 | 42,252 kg | +0.8% |
| 1981 | 55,984 kg | +32.5% |
| 1982 | 66,900 kg | +19.5% |
| 1983 | 72,885 kg | +8.9% |
| 1984 | 78,167 kg | +7.2% |
| 1985 | 84,153 kg | +7.7% |
| 1986 | 92,251 kg | +9.6% |
| 1987 | 95,772 kg | +3.8% |
| 1988 | 100,349 kg | +4.8% |
| 1989 | 104,927 kg | +4.6% |
| 1990 | 108,096 kg | +3.0% |
| 1991 | 106,687 kg | -1.3% |
| 1992 | 102,814 kg | -3.6% |
| 1993 | 95,772 kg | -6.8% |
| 1994 | 87,674 kg | -8.5% |
| 1995 | 70,420 kg | -19.7% |
| 1996 | 63,378 kg | -10.0% |
| 1997 | 57,393 kg | -9.4% |
| 1998 | 45,773 kg | -20.2% |
| 1999 | 42,252 kg | -7.7% |
| 2000 | 35,210 kg | -16.7% |
| 2001 | 35,210 kg | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 38,731 kg | +10.0% |
| 2003 | 38,731 kg | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 38,731 kg | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 35,210 kg | -9.1% |
| 2006 | 31,689 kg | -10.0% |
| 2007 | 36,971 kg | +16.7% |
| 2008 | 35,210 kg | -4.8% |
| 2009 | 42,252 kg | +20.0% |
| 2010 | 42,252 kg | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 44,013 kg | +4.2% |
| 2012 | 45,069 kg | +2.4% |
| 2013 | 45,773 kg | +1.6% |
| 2014 | 46,830 kg | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 47,868 kg | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 48,907 kg | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 47,886 kg | -2.1% |
| 2018 | 47,326 kg | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 47,052 kg | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 48,706 kg | +3.5% |
| 2021 | 49,629 kg | +1.9% |
| 2022 | 50,974 kg | +2.7% |
| 2023 | 52,653 kg | +3.3% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 52,653 kg is below the median for high income countries, which is 153,165 kg, 34% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Japan's 52,653 kg is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 56,818 kg, 93% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 961,523 kg | 224,219 kg | 2.38 million kg | 9 |
| 1970s | 55,720 kg | 35,879 kg | 92,617 kg | 10 |
| 1980s | 79,364 kg | 42,252 kg | 104,927 kg | 10 |
| 1990s | 78,026 kg | 42,252 kg | 108,096 kg | 10 |
| 2000s | 36,795 kg | 31,689 kg | 42,252 kg | 10 |
| 2010s | 46,298 kg | 42,252 kg | 48,907 kg | 10 |
| 2020s | 50,491 kg | 48,706 kg | 52,653 kg | 4 |
Countries ranked near Japan
More environment data for Japan
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.51 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -4.8 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.358 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.86 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate -3.12 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -2.8 % 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 -0.4957 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sheep — manure management in Japan?
- Sheep — manure management in Japan was 52,653 kg in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sheep — manure management recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 2.38 million kg in 1961.
- What is the lowest sheep — manure management recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 31,689 kg in 2006.
- How does Japan rank for sheep — manure management?
- Japan ranks 107th out of 180 countries with data for 2023.
- Is sheep — manure management rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Sheep — Manure management (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).