Swine, breeding — Manure applied to soils in Zambia
Zambia: Swine, breeding — Manure applied to soils was 669,824 kg in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Swine, breeding — Manure applied to soils in Zambia, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg.
Analysis
In 2023, swine, breeding — manure applied to soils in Zambia stood at 669,824 kg.
That represents a change of up 2.9% on the previous year and up 8.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, swine, breeding — manure applied to soils in Zambia peaked at 850,772 kg in 2012 and was at its lowest, 34,199 kg, in 1963.
That places Zambia 68th out of 172 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.
Swine, breeding — Manure applied to soils in Zambia, year by year
| Year | kg | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 42,609 kg | — |
| 1962 | 40,366 kg | -5.3% |
| 1963 | 34,199 kg | -15.3% |
| 1964 | 39,245 kg | +14.8% |
| 1965 | 41,488 kg | +5.7% |
| 1966 | 49,897 kg | +20.3% |
| 1967 | 54,382 kg | +9.0% |
| 1968 | 51,579 kg | -5.2% |
| 1969 | 53,822 kg | +4.3% |
| 1970 | 53,822 kg | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 51,537 kg | -4.2% |
| 1972 | 75,087 kg | +45.7% |
| 1973 | 84,096 kg | +12.0% |
| 1974 | 87,460 kg | +4.0% |
| 1975 | 93,067 kg | +6.4% |
| 1976 | 96,772 kg | +4.0% |
| 1977 | 121,330 kg | +25.4% |
| 1978 | 127,090 kg | +4.7% |
| 1979 | 113,527 kg | -10.7% |
| 1980 | 122,481 kg | +7.9% |
| 1981 | 129,750 kg | +5.9% |
| 1982 | 137,654 kg | +6.1% |
| 1983 | 108,592 kg | -21.1% |
| 1984 | 93,222 kg | -14.2% |
| 1985 | 99,570 kg | +6.8% |
| 1986 | 104,600 kg | +5.1% |
| 1987 | 109,985 kg | +5.1% |
| 1988 | 115,783 kg | +5.3% |
| 1989 | 166,588 kg | +43.9% |
| 1990 | 165,390 kg | -0.7% |
| 1991 | 165,950 kg | +0.3% |
| 1992 | 162,587 kg | -2.0% |
| 1993 | 168,193 kg | +3.4% |
| 1994 | 173,799 kg | +3.3% |
| 1995 | 168,193 kg | -3.2% |
| 1996 | 179,406 kg | +6.7% |
| 1997 | 177,163 kg | -1.3% |
| 1998 | 179,406 kg | +1.3% |
| 1999 | 181,648 kg | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 173,167 kg | -4.7% |
| 2001 | 182,209 kg | +5.2% |
| 2002 | 155,181 kg | -14.8% |
| 2003 | 150,588 kg | -3.0% |
| 2004 | 160,751 kg | +6.7% |
| 2005 | 169,008 kg | +5.1% |
| 2006 | 223,493 kg | +32.2% |
| 2007 | 301,846 kg | +35.1% |
| 2008 | 395,158 kg | +30.9% |
| 2009 | 399,014 kg | +1.0% |
| 2010 | 400,860 kg | +0.5% |
| 2011 | 457,308 kg | +14.1% |
| 2012 | 850,772 kg | +86.0% |
| 2013 | 616,120 kg | -27.6% |
| 2014 | 616,708 kg | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 566,418 kg | -8.2% |
| 2016 | 589,282 kg | +4.0% |
| 2017 | 607,045 kg | +3.0% |
| 2018 | 724,512 kg | +19.4% |
| 2019 | 746,539 kg | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 654,228 kg | -12.4% |
| 2021 | 659,568 kg | +0.8% |
| 2022 | 650,818 kg | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 669,824 kg | +2.9% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 669,824 kg is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 203,461 kg, 3.3× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 669,824 kg is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 203,461 kg, 3.3× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Swine, breeding — Manure applied to soils 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +86.0% | 457,308 kg | 850,772 kg |
| 1972 | +45.7% | 51,537 kg | 75,087 kg |
| 1989 | +43.9% | 115,783 kg | 166,588 kg |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 45,288 kg | 34,199 kg | 54,382 kg | 9 |
| 1970s | 90,379 kg | 51,537 kg | 127,090 kg | 10 |
| 1980s | 118,823 kg | 93,222 kg | 166,588 kg | 10 |
| 1990s | 172,174 kg | 162,587 kg | 181,648 kg | 10 |
| 2000s | 231,042 kg | 150,588 kg | 399,014 kg | 10 |
| 2010s | 617,556 kg | 400,860 kg | 850,772 kg | 10 |
| 2020s | 658,610 kg | 650,818 kg | 669,824 kg | 4 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 65 Burkina Faso 834,950 kg compare
- 66 Paraguay 754,757 kg compare
- 67 South Africa 740,733 kg compare
- 69 Mozambique 658,980 kg compare
- 70 Togo 657,969 kg compare
- 71 Latvia 622,261 kg compare
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 swine, breeding — manure applied to soils in Zambia?
- Swine, breeding — manure applied to soils in Zambia was 669,824 kg in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest swine, breeding — manure applied to soils recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 850,772 kg in 2012.
- What is the lowest swine, breeding — manure applied to soils recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 34,199 kg in 1963.
- How does Zambia rank for swine, breeding — manure applied to soils?
- Zambia ranks 68th out of 172 countries with data for 2023.
- Is swine, breeding — manure applied to soils rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.7%. 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 Swine, breeding — Manure applied to soils (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).