Swine — Manure applied to soils in Spain
Spain: Swine — Manure applied to soils was 269.03 million kg in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Swine — Manure applied to soils in Spain, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg.
Analysis
In 2023, swine — manure applied to soils in Spain stood at 269.03 million kg.
That represents a change of down 0.8% on the previous year and up 32.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, swine — manure applied to soils in Spain peaked at 274.21 million kg in 2021 and was at its lowest, 31.96 million kg, in 1965.
That places Spain 7th out of 172 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Swine — Manure applied to soils in Spain, year by year
| Year | kg | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 48.01 million kg | — |
| 1962 | 48.35 million kg | +0.7% |
| 1963 | 48.69 million kg | +0.7% |
| 1964 | 48.18 million kg | -1.1% |
| 1965 | 31.96 million kg | -33.7% |
| 1966 | 37.25 million kg | +16.6% |
| 1967 | 43.45 million kg | +16.6% |
| 1968 | 45.06 million kg | +3.7% |
| 1969 | 48.86 million kg | +8.4% |
| 1970 | 55.03 million kg | +12.6% |
| 1971 | 55.05 million kg | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 57.13 million kg | +3.8% |
| 1973 | 67.42 million kg | +18.0% |
| 1974 | 66.12 million kg | -1.9% |
| 1975 | 62.62 million kg | -5.3% |
| 1976 | 68.31 million kg | +9.1% |
| 1977 | 71.69 million kg | +5.0% |
| 1978 | 77.20 million kg | +7.7% |
| 1979 | 77.75 million kg | +0.7% |
| 1980 | 85.27 million kg | +9.7% |
| 1981 | 85.09 million kg | -0.2% |
| 1982 | 95.69 million kg | +12.4% |
| 1983 | 93.24 million kg | -2.6% |
| 1984 | 95.51 million kg | +2.4% |
| 1985 | 90.65 million kg | -5.1% |
| 1986 | 125.59 million kg | +38.5% |
| 1987 | 106.54 million kg | -15.2% |
| 1988 | 137.71 million kg | +29.3% |
| 1989 | 132.22 million kg | -4.0% |
| 1990 | 134.59 million kg | +1.8% |
| 1991 | 127.35 million kg | -5.4% |
| 1992 | 136.17 million kg | +6.9% |
| 1993 | 145.32 million kg | +6.7% |
| 1994 | 145.12 million kg | -0.1% |
| 1995 | 153.51 million kg | +5.8% |
| 1996 | 149.07 million kg | -2.9% |
| 1997 | 147.37 million kg | -1.1% |
| 1998 | 154.37 million kg | +4.8% |
| 1999 | 172.45 million kg | +11.7% |
| 2000 | 178.42 million kg | +3.5% |
| 2001 | 176.28 million kg | -1.2% |
| 2002 | 187.17 million kg | +6.2% |
| 2003 | 191.45 million kg | +2.3% |
| 2004 | 198.13 million kg | +3.5% |
| 2005 | 198.04 million kg | -0.0% |
| 2006 | 208.66 million kg | +5.4% |
| 2007 | 207.41 million kg | -0.6% |
| 2008 | 207.13 million kg | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 209.23 million kg | +1.0% |
| 2010 | 204.57 million kg | -2.2% |
| 2011 | 204.02 million kg | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 200.96 million kg | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 202.90 million kg | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 211.44 million kg | +4.2% |
| 2015 | 225.76 million kg | +6.8% |
| 2016 | 232.64 million kg | +3.0% |
| 2017 | 238.53 million kg | +2.5% |
| 2018 | 245.16 million kg | +2.8% |
| 2019 | 248.68 million kg | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 261.01 million kg | +5.0% |
| 2021 | 274.21 million kg | +5.1% |
| 2022 | 271.18 million kg | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 269.03 million kg | -0.8% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 269.03 million kg is above the median for high income countries, which is 5.81 million kg, 46.3× the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Spain's 269.03 million kg is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.01 million kg, 44.8× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Swine — Manure applied to soils in Spain 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | -33.7% | 48.18 million kg | 31.96 million kg |
| 1986 | +38.5% | 90.65 million kg | 125.59 million kg |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 44.42 million kg | 31.96 million kg | 48.86 million kg | 9 |
| 1970s | 65.83 million kg | 55.03 million kg | 77.75 million kg | 10 |
| 1980s | 104.75 million kg | 85.09 million kg | 137.71 million kg | 10 |
| 1990s | 146.53 million kg | 127.35 million kg | 172.45 million kg | 10 |
| 2000s | 196.19 million kg | 176.28 million kg | 209.23 million kg | 10 |
| 2010s | 221.47 million kg | 200.96 million kg | 248.68 million kg | 10 |
| 2020s | 268.86 million kg | 261.01 million kg | 274.21 million kg | 4 |
Countries ranked near Spain
- 4 USSR 625.32 million kg compare
- 4 Viet Nam 85.00 million kg compare
- 5 Brazil 594.04 million kg compare
- 6 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 44.08 million kg compare
- 6 Mexico 269.86 million kg compare
- 7 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 42.10 million kg compare
- 8 Lao People's Democratic Republic 15.06 million kg compare
- 8 Russian Federation 228.87 million kg compare
- 9 Germany 168.91 million kg compare
- 9 Melanesia 14.63 million kg compare
- 10 Colombia 146.99 million kg compare
- 10 Democratic Republic of the Congo 14.33 million kg compare
More environment data for Spain
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -1.67 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -1.4 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.402 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.3 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 10.36 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -0.4277 % 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 -0.5136 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is swine — manure applied to soils in Spain?
- Swine — manure applied to soils in Spain was 269.03 million kg in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest swine — manure applied to soils recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 274.21 million kg in 2021.
- What is the lowest swine — manure applied to soils recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 31.96 million kg in 1965.
- How does Spain rank for swine — manure applied to soils?
- Spain ranks 7th out of 172 countries with data for 2023.
- Is swine — manure applied to soils rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Swine — 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).