Superphosphates, other — Agricultural Use in Uruguay
Uruguay: Superphosphates, other — Agricultural Use was 59,010 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Superphosphates, other — Agricultural Use in Uruguay, 2005–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for superphosphates, other — agricultural use in Uruguay is 59,010 t, measured in 2018.
The figure is up 98.0% on the previous year and up 493.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, superphosphates, other — agricultural use in Uruguay peaked at 110,000 t in 2010 and was at its lowest, 3,135 t, in 2012.
That places Uruguay 12th out of 47 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Superphosphates, other — Agricultural Use in Uruguay, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 22,900 t | — |
| 2006 | 11,751 t | -48.7% |
| 2007 | 9,944 t | -15.4% |
| 2009 | 50,000 t | +402.8% |
| 2010 | 110,000 t | +120.0% |
| 2012 | 3,135 t | -97.2% |
| 2013 | 51,674 t | +1548.3% |
| 2014 | 48,829 t | -5.5% |
| 2015 | 23,537 t | -51.8% |
| 2016 | 31,773 t | +35.0% |
| 2017 | 29,797 t | -6.2% |
| 2018 | 59,010 t | +98.0% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 59,010 t is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,362 t, 43.3× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Uruguay's 59,010 t is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 219,340 t, 27% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 23,649 t | 9,944 t | 50,000 t | 4 |
| 2010s | 44,719 t | 3,135 t | 110,000 t | 8 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
More environment data for Uruguay
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -3.58 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -3.3 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.385 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 0.622 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 3.96 % 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 3.64 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is superphosphates, other — agricultural use in Uruguay?
- Superphosphates, other — agricultural use in Uruguay was 59,010 t in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest superphosphates, other — agricultural use recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 110,000 t in 2010.
- What is the lowest superphosphates, other — agricultural use recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,135 t in 2012.
- How does Uruguay rank for superphosphates, other — agricultural use?
- Uruguay ranks 12th out of 47 countries with data for 2018.
- Is superphosphates, other — agricultural use rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 493.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uruguay 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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About this data
The Fertilizers by Product dataset contains information on the Production, Trade and Agriculture Use of inorganic (chemical or mineral) fertilizers products. The fertilizer statistics data are for a set of 23 product categories. Both straight and compound fertilizers are included. Methodological details can be found at: https://files-faostat.fao.org/production/RFB/RFB_EN_README.pdf