Portugal vs Spain: Gross nutrient balance

Portugal
35.3
in 2023
Spain
37.9
in 2023
Portugal rank
26th
Spain rank
23rd

Gross nutrient balance over time

  • Portugal
  • Spain
0204060199020062023

How they compare

Spain currently reports 37.9 against 35.3 in Portugal, a difference of 2.6.

That makes Spain's figure about 1.1 times Portugal's.

The two have swapped places 7 times across 29 shared years of data; in 1995 it was Portugal ahead.

Portugal ranks 26th and Spain ranks 23rd of 39 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Portugal averaged higher in 3 and Spain in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Portugal Spain Difference Ahead
1990s 45.52 42.58 2.94 Portugal
2000s 40.21 45.29 5.08 Spain
2010s 44.31 38.47 5.84 Portugal
2020s 38.92 36.77 2.15 Portugal

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher gross nutrient balance, Portugal or Spain?
Spain, at 37.9 against 35.3 in Portugal as of 2023.
What is the difference in gross nutrient balance between Portugal and Spain?
2.6, with Spain ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Portugal and Spain?
29 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2023.
How do Portugal and Spain rank globally for gross nutrient balance?
Portugal ranks 26th and Spain ranks 23rd of 39 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Gross nutrient balance. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Gross nutrient balance
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
40 places, 1,201 data points, 1985–2023
Last refreshed