Swine — Losses from manure treated in China, Hong Kong SAR

China, Hong Kong SAR: Swine — Losses from manure treated was 91,141 kg in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
91,141 kg
Change on year
down 3.3%
World rank
122nd
of 172 countries
All-time high
433,422 kg
in 1980
All-time low
66,958 kg
in 2015
Years of data
63
1961–2023

Swine — Losses from manure treated in China, Hong Kong SAR, 1961–2023

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

Analysis

In 2023, swine — losses from manure treated in China, Hong Kong SAR stood at 91,141 kg.

The figure is down 3.3% on the previous year and down 33.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, swine — losses from manure treated in China, Hong Kong SAR peaked at 433,422 kg in 1980 and was at its lowest, 66,958 kg, in 2015.

That places China, Hong Kong SAR 122nd 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 — Losses from manure treated in China, Hong Kong SAR, year by year

Annual values for Swine — Losses from manure treated (N content) in China, Hong Kong SAR, 1961 to 2023.
Year kg Change
1961 143,706 kg
1962 229,890 kg +60.0%
1963 335,089 kg +45.8%
1964 249,923 kg -25.4%
1965 200,563 kg -19.8%
1966 183,303 kg -8.6%
1967 207,671 kg +13.3%
1968 240,106 kg +15.6%
1969 290,067 kg +20.8%
1970 316,856 kg +9.2%
1971 407,391 kg +28.6%
1972 416,974 kg +2.4%
1973 291,317 kg -30.1%
1974 261,638 kg -10.2%
1975 301,704 kg +15.3%
1976 343,410 kg +13.8%
1977 360,202 kg +4.9%
1978 385,319 kg +7.0%
1979 415,911 kg +7.9%
1980 433,422 kg +4.2%
1981 368,481 kg -15.0%
1982 351,142 kg -4.7%
1983 398,003 kg +13.3%
1984 395,894 kg -0.5%
1985 389,958 kg -1.5%
1986 290,536 kg -25.5%
1987 275,775 kg -5.1%
1988 279,680 kg +1.4%
1989 273,354 kg -2.3%
1990 237,271 kg -13.2%
1991 183,069 kg -22.8%
1992 136,911 kg -25.2%
1993 81,342 kg -40.6%
1994 75,680 kg -7.0%
1995 83,334 kg +10.1%
1996 84,818 kg +1.8%
1997 121,057 kg +42.7%
1998 135,115 kg +11.6%
1999 164,012 kg +21.4%
2000 175,727 kg +7.1%
2001 183,537 kg +4.4%
2002 171,822 kg -6.4%
2003 152,297 kg -11.4%
2004 148,392 kg -2.6%
2005 144,487 kg -2.6%
2006 146,049 kg +1.1%
2007 109,341 kg -25.1%
2008 109,341 kg +0.0%
2009 124,962 kg +14.3%
2010 132,772 kg +6.2%
2011 136,677 kg +2.9%
2012 136,677 kg +0.0%
2013 137,458 kg +0.6%
2014 138,239 kg +0.6%
2015 66,958 kg -51.6%
2016 68,688 kg +2.6%
2017 81,419 kg +18.5%
2018 82,772 kg +1.7%
2019 85,333 kg +3.1%
2020 93,127 kg +9.1%
2021 86,028 kg -7.6%
2022 94,266 kg +9.6%
2023 91,141 kg -3.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 231,146 kg 143,706 kg 335,089 kg 9
1970s 350,072 kg 261,638 kg 416,974 kg 10
1980s 345,624 kg 273,354 kg 433,422 kg 10
1990s 130,261 kg 75,680 kg 237,271 kg 10
2000s 146,596 kg 109,341 kg 183,537 kg 10
2010s 106,699 kg 66,958 kg 138,239 kg 10
2020s 91,141 kg 86,028 kg 94,266 kg 4

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  5. 124 Montenegro 90,262 kg compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is swine — losses from manure treated in China, Hong Kong SAR?
Swine — losses from manure treated in China, Hong Kong SAR was 91,141 kg in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest swine — losses from manure treated recorded in China, Hong Kong SAR?
The highest recorded value was 433,422 kg in 1980.
What is the lowest swine — losses from manure treated recorded in China, Hong Kong SAR?
The lowest recorded value was 66,958 kg in 2015.
How does China, Hong Kong SAR rank for swine — losses from manure treated?
China, Hong Kong SAR ranks 122nd out of 172 countries with data for 2023.
Is swine — losses from manure treated rising or falling in China, Hong Kong SAR?
Over the last ten years it is down 33.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this China, Hong Kong SAR data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Swine — Losses from manure treated (N content). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Swine — Losses from manure treated (N content)
Unit
kg
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
225 places, 12,930 data points, 1961–2023
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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).