Nitrogen use efficiency in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: Nitrogen use efficiency was 44.77 in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2014)
44.77
Change on year
up 28.1%
World rank
109th
of 205 countries
All-time high
152.73
in 1969
All-time low
18.38
in 1984
Years of data
54
1961–2014
Nitrogen use efficiency in French Polynesia, 1961–2014
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for nitrogen use efficiency in French Polynesia is 44.77, 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 152.73 in 1969 and was at its lowest, 18.38, 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 | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 131.5 | — |
| 1962 | 148.49 | +12.9% |
| 1963 | 141 | -5.0% |
| 1964 | 134.13 | -4.9% |
| 1965 | 115.58 | -13.8% |
| 1966 | 111.35 | -3.7% |
| 1967 | 106.67 | -4.2% |
| 1968 | 112.02 | +5.0% |
| 1969 | 152.73 | +36.3% |
| 1970 | 133.89 | -12.3% |
| 1971 | 126.52 | -5.5% |
| 1972 | 115.24 | -8.9% |
| 1973 | 92.45 | -19.8% |
| 1974 | 74.98 | -18.9% |
| 1975 | 99.75 | +33.0% |
| 1976 | 74.33 | -25.5% |
| 1977 | 58.55 | -21.2% |
| 1978 | 45.56 | -22.2% |
| 1979 | 52.83 | +15.9% |
| 1980 | 66.4 | +25.7% |
| 1981 | 49.84 | -24.9% |
| 1982 | 52.86 | +6.1% |
| 1983 | 34.15 | -35.4% |
| 1984 | 18.38 | -46.2% |
| 1985 | 35.79 | +94.7% |
| 1986 | 41.87 | +17.0% |
| 1987 | 44.39 | +6.0% |
| 1988 | 37.17 | -16.3% |
| 1989 | 35.81 | -3.7% |
| 1990 | 41.54 | +16.0% |
| 1991 | 33.88 | -18.4% |
| 1992 | 29.62 | -12.6% |
| 1993 | 28.64 | -3.3% |
| 1994 | 28.38 | -0.9% |
| 1995 | 30.71 | +8.2% |
| 1996 | 29.43 | -4.2% |
| 1997 | 30.34 | +3.1% |
| 1998 | 23.32 | -23.2% |
| 1999 | 22.07 | -5.3% |
| 2000 | 24.12 | +9.3% |
| 2001 | 26.67 | +10.5% |
| 2002 | 31.39 | +17.7% |
| 2003 | 32.93 | +4.9% |
| 2004 | 28.81 | -12.5% |
| 2005 | 35.41 | +22.9% |
| 2006 | 36.38 | +2.7% |
| 2007 | 33.89 | -6.9% |
| 2008 | 28.64 | -15.5% |
| 2009 | 30.99 | +8.2% |
| 2010 | 29.37 | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 30.21 | +2.9% |
| 2012 | 36.57 | +21.1% |
| 2013 | 34.94 | -4.4% |
| 2014 | 44.77 | +28.1% |
French Polynesia compared with similar countries
- French Polynesia's 44.77 is above the median for high income countries, which is 35.97, 1.2× the median. (69 countries reporting)
- French Polynesia's 44.77 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 44.54, 1.0× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 128.16 | 106.67 | 152.73 | 9 |
| 1970s | 87.41 | 45.56 | 133.89 | 10 |
| 1980s | 41.67 | 18.38 | 66.4 | 10 |
| 1990s | 29.79 | 22.07 | 41.54 | 10 |
| 2000s | 30.92 | 24.12 | 36.38 | 10 |
| 2010s | 35.17 | 29.37 | 44.77 | 5 |
Countries ranked near French Polynesia
More reference data data for French Polynesia
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure Management 30.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Enteric Fermentation 22.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 69.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0148 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0735 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure applied to Soils 5.57 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure left on Pasture 7.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0132 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0293 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is nitrogen use efficiency in French Polynesia?
- Nitrogen use efficiency in French Polynesia was 44.77 in 2014, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest nitrogen use efficiency recorded in French Polynesia?
- The highest recorded value was 152.73 in 1969.
- What is the lowest nitrogen use efficiency recorded in French Polynesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.38 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Nitrogen use efficiency. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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