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 205 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
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 205 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.
Nitrogen use efficiency in Syria, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 212.6% | — |
| 1962 | 289.0% | +35.9% |
| 1963 | 251.9% | -12.8% |
| 1964 | 215.9% | -14.3% |
| 1965 | 208.0% | -3.6% |
| 1966 | 157.0% | -24.5% |
| 1967 | 155.1% | -1.2% |
| 1968 | 131.1% | -15.4% |
| 1969 | 147.4% | +12.4% |
| 1970 | 103.4% | -29.8% |
| 1971 | 102.1% | -1.3% |
| 1972 | 150.9% | +47.8% |
| 1973 | 90.4% | -40.1% |
| 1974 | 126.9% | +40.3% |
| 1975 | 107.5% | -15.2% |
| 1976 | 115.1% | +7.0% |
| 1977 | 79.8% | -30.7% |
| 1978 | 88.7% | +11.3% |
| 1979 | 62.8% | -29.3% |
| 1980 | 95.7% | +52.5% |
| 1981 | 89.2% | -6.8% |
| 1982 | 67.1% | -24.7% |
| 1983 | 66.2% | -1.4% |
| 1984 | 48.7% | -26.4% |
| 1985 | 56.3% | +15.5% |
| 1986 | 58.1% | +3.2% |
| 1987 | 43.4% | -25.2% |
| 1988 | 70.1% | +61.4% |
| 1989 | 35.5% | -49.4% |
| 1990 | 45.5% | +28.3% |
| 1991 | 56.0% | +23.1% |
| 1992 | 70.7% | +26.2% |
| 1993 | 68.8% | -2.7% |
| 1994 | 60.1% | -12.6% |
| 1995 | 62.0% | +3.1% |
| 1996 | 66.8% | +7.6% |
| 1997 | 59.4% | -11.1% |
| 1998 | 70.3% | +18.4% |
| 1999 | 48.2% | -31.4% |
| 2000 | 56.5% | +17.1% |
| 2001 | 86.2% | +52.6% |
| 2002 | 68.0% | -21.1% |
| 2003 | 64.0% | -5.9% |
| 2004 | 65.5% | +2.4% |
| 2005 | 58.7% | -10.4% |
| 2006 | 53.8% | -8.3% |
| 2007 | 46.9% | -12.9% |
| 2008 | 34.4% | -26.6% |
| 2009 | 54.8% | +59.1% |
| 2010 | 65.2% | +19.1% |
| 2011 | 75.1% | +15.2% |
| 2012 | 76.6% | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 98.0% | +27.9% |
| 2014 | 175.2% | +78.9% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 175.2% is above the median for low income countries, which is 62.0%, 2.8× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Syria's 175.2% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 27.8%, 6.3× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
- 3 Malaysia 262.1% compare
- 4 Sao Tome and Principe 178.6% compare
- 5 Kazakhstan 175.7% compare
- 7 Benin 171.0% compare
- 8 Tokelau 158.7% compare
- 9 Marshall Islands 158.4% compare
More reference data data for Syria
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1191 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5377 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3995 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1542 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 16.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 29.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.93 (2050)
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 205 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
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.