Nitrogen use efficiency in French Polynesia

French Polynesia: Nitrogen use efficiency was 44.8% in 2014. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2014)
44.8%
Change on year
up 28.1%
World rank
109th
of 205 countries
All-time high
152.7%
in 1969
All-time low
18.4%
in 1984
Years of data
54
1961–2014

Nitrogen use efficiency in French Polynesia, 1961–2014

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Source: Lassaletta et al. (2014) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for nitrogen use efficiency in French Polynesia is 44.8%, measured in 2014.

The figure is up 28.1% on the previous year and up 55.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, nitrogen use efficiency in French Polynesia peaked at 152.7% in 1969 and was at its lowest, 18.4%, in 1984.

That places French Polynesia 109th out of 205 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Nitrogen use efficiency in French Polynesia, year by year

Annual values for Nitrogen use efficiency in French Polynesia, 1961 to 2014.
Year % Change
1961 131.5%
1962 148.5% +12.9%
1963 141.0% -5.0%
1964 134.1% -4.9%
1965 115.6% -13.8%
1966 111.4% -3.7%
1967 106.7% -4.2%
1968 112.0% +5.0%
1969 152.7% +36.3%
1970 133.9% -12.3%
1971 126.5% -5.5%
1972 115.2% -8.9%
1973 92.4% -19.8%
1974 75.0% -18.9%
1975 99.8% +33.0%
1976 74.3% -25.5%
1977 58.5% -21.2%
1978 45.6% -22.2%
1979 52.8% +15.9%
1980 66.4% +25.7%
1981 49.8% -24.9%
1982 52.9% +6.1%
1983 34.2% -35.4%
1984 18.4% -46.2%
1985 35.8% +94.7%
1986 41.9% +17.0%
1987 44.4% +6.0%
1988 37.2% -16.3%
1989 35.8% -3.7%
1990 41.5% +16.0%
1991 33.9% -18.4%
1992 29.6% -12.6%
1993 28.6% -3.3%
1994 28.4% -0.9%
1995 30.7% +8.2%
1996 29.4% -4.2%
1997 30.3% +3.1%
1998 23.3% -23.2%
1999 22.1% -5.3%
2000 24.1% +9.3%
2001 26.7% +10.5%
2002 31.4% +17.7%
2003 32.9% +4.9%
2004 28.8% -12.5%
2005 35.4% +22.9%
2006 36.4% +2.7%
2007 33.9% -6.9%
2008 28.6% -15.5%
2009 31.0% +8.2%
2010 29.4% -5.2%
2011 30.2% +2.9%
2012 36.6% +21.1%
2013 34.9% -4.4%
2014 44.8% +28.1%

French Polynesia compared with similar countries

  • French Polynesia's 44.8% is above the median for high income countries, which is 36.0%, 1.2× the median. (69 countries reporting)
  • French Polynesia's 44.8% is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 44.5%, 1.0× the median. (32 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 128.2% 106.7% 152.7% 9
1970s 87.4% 45.6% 133.9% 10
1980s 41.7% 18.4% 66.4% 10
1990s 29.8% 22.1% 41.5% 10
2000s 30.9% 24.1% 36.4% 10
2010s 35.2% 29.4% 44.8% 5

Countries ranked near French Polynesia

  1. 106 Vanuatu 45.6% compare
  2. 107 USSR 45.4% compare
  3. 108 Poland 45.3% compare
  4. 110 Guatemala 44.5% compare
  5. 111 Nauru 44.3% compare
  6. 112 Nepal 43.6% compare

See the full ranking of 205 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is nitrogen use efficiency in French Polynesia?
Nitrogen use efficiency in French Polynesia was 44.8% in 2014, according to Lassaletta et al. (2014) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest nitrogen use efficiency recorded in French Polynesia?
The highest recorded value was 152.7% in 1969.
What is the lowest nitrogen use efficiency recorded in French Polynesia?
The lowest recorded value was 18.4% in 1984.
How does French Polynesia rank for nitrogen use efficiency?
French Polynesia ranks 109th out of 205 countries with data for 2014.
Is nitrogen use efficiency rising or falling in French Polynesia?
Over the last ten years it is up 55.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this French Polynesia data come from?
The figures come from Lassaletta et al. (2014) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Nitrogen use efficiency. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Nitrogen use efficiency
Unit
%
Source
Lassaletta et al. (2014) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
205 places, 10,031 data points, 1961–2014
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Nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) is the ratio between nitrogen inputs and output. A NUE of 40% means that only 40% of nitrogen inputs are converted into nitrogen in the form of crops.