Nitrogen use efficiency in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: Nitrogen use efficiency was 44.8% in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Nitrogen use efficiency in French Polynesia, 1961–2014
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More reference data data for French Polynesia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0148 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0132 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 69.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Burning - Crop residues 0 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0603 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0001 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Burning - Crop 0.0024 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Burning - Crop residues 0.003 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Enteric 22.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0735 (2050)
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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About this data
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.