Swine — Losses from manure treated in Zambia
Zambia: Swine — Losses from manure treated was 1.10 million kg in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Swine — Losses from manure treated in Zambia, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg.
Analysis
In 2023, swine — losses from manure treated in Zambia stood at 1.10 million kg.
The figure is up 2.9% on the previous year and up 8.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, swine — losses from manure treated in Zambia peaked at 1.40 million kg in 2012 and was at its lowest, 56,101 kg, in 1963.
That places Zambia 74th 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 Zambia, year by year
| Year | kg | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 69,896 kg | — |
| 1962 | 66,217 kg | -5.3% |
| 1963 | 56,101 kg | -15.3% |
| 1964 | 64,378 kg | +14.8% |
| 1965 | 68,056 kg | +5.7% |
| 1966 | 81,852 kg | +20.3% |
| 1967 | 89,209 kg | +9.0% |
| 1968 | 84,611 kg | -5.2% |
| 1969 | 88,289 kg | +4.3% |
| 1970 | 88,289 kg | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 84,542 kg | -4.2% |
| 1972 | 123,173 kg | +45.7% |
| 1973 | 137,952 kg | +12.0% |
| 1974 | 143,470 kg | +4.0% |
| 1975 | 152,667 kg | +6.4% |
| 1976 | 158,744 kg | +4.0% |
| 1977 | 199,031 kg | +25.4% |
| 1978 | 208,479 kg | +4.7% |
| 1979 | 186,230 kg | -10.7% |
| 1980 | 200,918 kg | +7.9% |
| 1981 | 212,842 kg | +5.9% |
| 1982 | 225,808 kg | +6.1% |
| 1983 | 178,135 kg | -21.1% |
| 1984 | 152,922 kg | -14.2% |
| 1985 | 163,335 kg | +6.8% |
| 1986 | 171,587 kg | +5.1% |
| 1987 | 180,419 kg | +5.1% |
| 1988 | 189,931 kg | +5.3% |
| 1989 | 273,272 kg | +43.9% |
| 1990 | 271,306 kg | -0.7% |
| 1991 | 272,226 kg | +0.3% |
| 1992 | 266,708 kg | -2.0% |
| 1993 | 275,904 kg | +3.4% |
| 1994 | 285,101 kg | +3.3% |
| 1995 | 275,904 kg | -3.2% |
| 1996 | 294,298 kg | +6.7% |
| 1997 | 290,619 kg | -1.3% |
| 1998 | 294,298 kg | +1.3% |
| 1999 | 297,977 kg | +1.3% |
| 2000 | 284,064 kg | -4.7% |
| 2001 | 298,896 kg | +5.2% |
| 2002 | 254,560 kg | -14.8% |
| 2003 | 247,026 kg | -3.0% |
| 2004 | 263,697 kg | +6.7% |
| 2005 | 277,241 kg | +5.1% |
| 2006 | 366,619 kg | +32.2% |
| 2007 | 495,150 kg | +35.1% |
| 2008 | 648,219 kg | +30.9% |
| 2009 | 654,544 kg | +1.0% |
| 2010 | 657,572 kg | +0.5% |
| 2011 | 750,170 kg | +14.1% |
| 2012 | 1.40 million kg | +86.0% |
| 2013 | 1.01 million kg | -27.6% |
| 2014 | 1.01 million kg | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 929,155 kg | -8.2% |
| 2016 | 966,661 kg | +4.0% |
| 2017 | 995,799 kg | +3.0% |
| 2018 | 1.19 million kg | +19.4% |
| 2019 | 1.22 million kg | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 1.07 million kg | -12.4% |
| 2021 | 1.08 million kg | +0.8% |
| 2022 | 1.07 million kg | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 1.10 million kg | +2.9% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 1.10 million kg is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 371,665 kg, 3.0× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 1.10 million kg is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 333,758 kg, 3.3× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Swine — Losses from manure treated 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% | 750,170 kg | 1.40 million kg |
| 1972 | +45.7% | 84,542 kg | 123,173 kg |
| 1989 | +43.9% | 189,931 kg | 273,272 kg |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 74,290 kg | 56,101 kg | 89,209 kg | 9 |
| 1970s | 148,258 kg | 84,542 kg | 208,479 kg | 10 |
| 1980s | 194,917 kg | 152,922 kg | 273,272 kg | 10 |
| 1990s | 282,434 kg | 266,708 kg | 297,977 kg | 10 |
| 2000s | 379,002 kg | 247,026 kg | 654,544 kg | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.01 million kg | 657,572 kg | 1.40 million kg | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.08 million kg | 1.07 million kg | 1.10 million kg | 4 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 71 South Africa 1.22 million kg compare
- 72 New Zealand 1.18 million kg compare
- 73 Dominican Republic 1.12 million kg compare
- 75 Mozambique 1.08 million kg compare
- 76 Togo 1.08 million kg compare
- 77 Latvia 1.05 million 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 — losses from manure treated in Zambia?
- Swine — losses from manure treated in Zambia was 1.10 million kg in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest swine — losses from manure treated recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.40 million kg in 2012.
- What is the lowest swine — losses from manure treated recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 56,101 kg in 1963.
- How does Zambia rank for swine — losses from manure treated?
- Zambia ranks 74th out of 172 countries with data for 2023.
- Is swine — losses from manure treated 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 — Losses from 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).