Superphosphates, other — Agricultural Use in Nigeria

Nigeria: Superphosphates, other — Agricultural Use was 22,248 t in 2009. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2009)
22,248 t
Change on year
down 40.6%
World rank
14th
of 47 countries
All-time high
37,425 t
in 2008
All-time low
8,000 t
in 2004
Years of data
6
2004–2009

Superphosphates, other — Agricultural Use in Nigeria, 2004–2009

10.0k20.0k30.0k40.0k2004200620092004: 8.0k t2005: 10.0k t2006: 11.0k t2007: 14.7k t2008: 37.4k t2009: 22.2k t

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.

Analysis

In 2009, superphosphates, other — agricultural use in Nigeria stood at 22,248 t.

That represents a change of down 40.6% on the previous year and up 178.1% over ten years.

Nigeria ranks 14th of 47 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Superphosphates, other — Agricultural Use in Nigeria, year by year

Annual values for Superphosphates, other — Agricultural Use in Nigeria, 2004 to 2009.
Year t Change
2004 8,000 t —
2005 10,000 t +25.0%
2006 11,000 t +10.0%
2007 14,718 t +33.8%
2008 37,425 t +154.3%
2009 22,248 t -40.6%

Nigeria compared with similar countries

  • Nigeria's 22,248 t is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 22,248 t, 1.0× the median. (9 countries reporting)

Countries ranked near Nigeria

  1. 11 France 61,340 t
  2. 12 Uruguay 59,010 t compare
  3. 13 Japan 42,565 t compare
  4. 15 Republic of Korea 17,808 t compare
  5. 16 Saudi Arabia 12,400 t
  6. 17 Ukraine 10,493 t compare

See the full ranking of 51 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is superphosphates, other — agricultural use in Nigeria?
Superphosphates, other — agricultural use in Nigeria was 22,248 t in 2009, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest superphosphates, other — agricultural use recorded in Nigeria?
The highest recorded value was 37,425 t in 2008.
What is the lowest superphosphates, other — agricultural use recorded in Nigeria?
The lowest recorded value was 8,000 t in 2004.
How does Nigeria rank for superphosphates, other — agricultural use?
Nigeria ranks 14th out of 47 countries with data for 2009.
Is superphosphates, other — agricultural use rising or falling in Nigeria?
Over the last ten years it is up 178.1%. 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 Superphosphates, other — Agricultural Use. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Superphosphates, other — Agricultural Use
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
51 places, 578 data points, 2002–2024
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