Turkeys — Manure management in Germany
Germany: Turkeys — Manure management was 16.20 million kg in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Turkeys — Manure management in Germany, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg.
Analysis
In 2023, turkeys — manure management in Germany stood at 16.20 million kg.
That represents a change of down 22.3% on the previous year and down 32.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, turkeys — manure management in Germany peaked at 23.86 million kg in 2013 and was at its lowest, 608,382 kg, in 1963.
Germany ranks 9th of 88 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Turkeys — Manure management in Germany, year by year
| Year | kg | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 646,181 kg | — |
| 1962 | 635,381 kg | -1.7% |
| 1963 | 608,382 kg | -4.2% |
| 1964 | 691,179 kg | +13.6% |
| 1965 | 692,979 kg | +0.3% |
| 1966 | 676,780 kg | -2.3% |
| 1967 | 700,179 kg | +3.5% |
| 1968 | 836,975 kg | +19.5% |
| 1969 | 858,574 kg | +2.6% |
| 1970 | 1.11 million kg | +28.7% |
| 1971 | 1.52 million kg | +37.5% |
| 1972 | 1.38 million kg | -9.0% |
| 1973 | 1.24 million kg | -10.3% |
| 1974 | 1.54 million kg | +24.1% |
| 1975 | 1.33 million kg | -13.8% |
| 1976 | 1.59 million kg | +20.2% |
| 1977 | 1.86 million kg | +16.6% |
| 1978 | 2.09 million kg | +12.6% |
| 1979 | 2.44 million kg | +16.3% |
| 1980 | 2.85 million kg | +16.9% |
| 1981 | 2.73 million kg | -4.0% |
| 1982 | 2.81 million kg | +2.8% |
| 1983 | 3.38 million kg | +20.3% |
| 1984 | 3.43 million kg | +1.7% |
| 1985 | 3.82 million kg | +11.2% |
| 1986 | 3.98 million kg | +4.1% |
| 1987 | 4.77 million kg | +19.9% |
| 1988 | 5.04 million kg | +5.7% |
| 1989 | 5.70 million kg | +13.2% |
| 1990 | 9.05 million kg | +58.7% |
| 1991 | 8.15 million kg | -10.0% |
| 1992 | 10.03 million kg | +23.1% |
| 1993 | 10.77 million kg | +7.3% |
| 1994 | 11.50 million kg | +6.8% |
| 1995 | 12.12 million kg | +5.4% |
| 1996 | 12.73 million kg | +5.1% |
| 1997 | 12.78 million kg | +0.4% |
| 1998 | 13.86 million kg | +8.5% |
| 1999 | 14.97 million kg | +8.0% |
| 2000 | 15.84 million kg | +5.8% |
| 2001 | 16.44 million kg | +3.8% |
| 2002 | 17.05 million kg | +3.7% |
| 2003 | 19.09 million kg | +12.0% |
| 2004 | 16.20 million kg | -15.1% |
| 2005 | 19.10 million kg | +17.9% |
| 2006 | 18.90 million kg | -1.0% |
| 2007 | 19.61 million kg | +3.7% |
| 2008 | 20.70 million kg | +5.6% |
| 2009 | 21.60 million kg | +4.3% |
| 2010 | 20.42 million kg | -5.5% |
| 2011 | 20.15 million kg | -1.3% |
| 2012 | 21.60 million kg | +7.2% |
| 2013 | 23.86 million kg | +10.5% |
| 2014 | 20.70 million kg | -13.2% |
| 2015 | 22.44 million kg | +8.4% |
| 2016 | 22.25 million kg | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 21.60 million kg | -2.9% |
| 2020 | 20.84 million kg | -3.5% |
| 2023 | 16.20 million kg | -22.3% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 16.20 million kg is above the median for high income countries, which is 505,785 kg, 32.0× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Germany's 16.20 million kg is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 561,859 kg, 28.8× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 705,179 kg | 608,382 kg | 858,574 kg | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.61 million kg | 1.11 million kg | 2.44 million kg | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.85 million kg | 2.73 million kg | 5.70 million kg | 10 |
| 1990s | 11.60 million kg | 8.15 million kg | 14.97 million kg | 10 |
| 2000s | 18.45 million kg | 15.84 million kg | 21.60 million kg | 10 |
| 2010s | 21.63 million kg | 20.15 million kg | 23.86 million kg | 8 |
| 2020s | 18.52 million kg | 16.20 million kg | 20.84 million kg | 2 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 6 Italy 20.57 million kg compare
- 6 Republic of Moldova 300,022 kg compare
- 7 Spain 16.63 million kg compare
- 7 Melanesia 176,376 kg compare
- 8 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 154,465 kg compare
- 8 Russian Federation 16.27 million kg compare
- 9 Syrian Arab Republic 77,232 kg compare
- 10 Canada 10.28 million kg compare
- 11 Brazil 6.31 million kg compare
- 12 Morocco 5.00 million kg compare
More environment data for Germany
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.12 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -4.36 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.613 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.11 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate -1.16 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -1.65 % 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 -0.0079 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is turkeys — manure management in Germany?
- Turkeys — manure management in Germany was 16.20 million kg in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest turkeys — manure management recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 23.86 million kg in 2013.
- What is the lowest turkeys — manure management recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 608,382 kg in 1963.
- How does Germany rank for turkeys — manure management?
- Germany ranks 9th out of 88 countries with data for 2023.
- Is turkeys — manure management rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Turkeys — Manure management (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).