Nitrogen use efficiency in Syria

Syria: Nitrogen use efficiency was 175.2% in 2014. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2014)
175.2%
Change on year
up 78.9%
World rank
6th
of 204 countries
All-time high
289.0%
in 1962
All-time low
34.4%
in 2008
Years of data
54
1961–2014

Nitrogen use efficiency in Syria, 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 Syria is 175.2%, measured in 2014.

The figure is up 78.9% on the previous year and up 167.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, nitrogen use efficiency in Syria peaked at 289.0% in 1962 and was at its lowest, 34.4%, in 2008.

That places Syria 6th out of 204 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the top 10%.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 196.4% 131.1% 289.0% 9
1970s 102.8% 62.8% 150.9% 10
1980s 63.0% 35.5% 95.7% 10
1990s 60.8% 45.5% 70.7% 10
2000s 58.9% 34.4% 86.2% 10
2010s 98.0% 65.2% 175.2% 5

Countries ranked near Syria

  1. 3 Malaysia 262.1% compare
  2. 4 Sao Tome and Principe 178.6% compare
  3. 5 Kazakhstan 175.7% compare
  4. 7 Benin 171.0% compare
  5. 8 Tokelau 158.7% compare
  6. 9 Marshall Islands 158.4% compare

See the full ranking of 205 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is nitrogen use efficiency in Syria?
Nitrogen use efficiency in Syria was 175.2% in 2014, according to Lassaletta et al. (2014) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest nitrogen use efficiency recorded in Syria?
The highest recorded value was 289.0% in 1962.
What is the lowest nitrogen use efficiency recorded in Syria?
The lowest recorded value was 34.4% in 2008.
How does Syria rank for nitrogen use efficiency?
Syria ranks 6th out of 204 countries with data for 2014.
Is nitrogen use efficiency rising or falling in Syria?
Over the last ten years it is up 167.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Syria 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

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
Last refreshed

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.