Nitrogen use efficiency in Syria
Syria: Nitrogen use efficiency was 175.21 in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2014)
175.21
Change on year
up 78.9%
World rank
6th
of 205 countries
All-time high
288.96
in 1962
All-time low
34.42
in 2008
Years of data
54
1961–2014
Nitrogen use efficiency in Syria, 1961–2014
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for nitrogen use efficiency in Syria is 175.21, 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 288.96 in 1962 and was at its lowest, 34.42, 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 | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 212.64 | — |
| 1962 | 288.96 | +35.9% |
| 1963 | 251.91 | -12.8% |
| 1964 | 215.85 | -14.3% |
| 1965 | 208.05 | -3.6% |
| 1966 | 156.99 | -24.5% |
| 1967 | 155.05 | -1.2% |
| 1968 | 131.11 | -15.4% |
| 1969 | 147.4 | +12.4% |
| 1970 | 103.43 | -29.8% |
| 1971 | 102.07 | -1.3% |
| 1972 | 150.85 | +47.8% |
| 1973 | 90.43 | -40.1% |
| 1974 | 126.86 | +40.3% |
| 1975 | 107.55 | -15.2% |
| 1976 | 115.11 | +7.0% |
| 1977 | 79.75 | -30.7% |
| 1978 | 88.73 | +11.3% |
| 1979 | 62.76 | -29.3% |
| 1980 | 95.69 | +52.5% |
| 1981 | 89.2 | -6.8% |
| 1982 | 67.13 | -24.7% |
| 1983 | 66.18 | -1.4% |
| 1984 | 48.72 | -26.4% |
| 1985 | 56.26 | +15.5% |
| 1986 | 58.08 | +3.2% |
| 1987 | 43.42 | -25.2% |
| 1988 | 70.07 | +61.4% |
| 1989 | 35.45 | -49.4% |
| 1990 | 45.5 | +28.3% |
| 1991 | 56.02 | +23.1% |
| 1992 | 70.69 | +26.2% |
| 1993 | 68.79 | -2.7% |
| 1994 | 60.14 | -12.6% |
| 1995 | 62.02 | +3.1% |
| 1996 | 66.76 | +7.6% |
| 1997 | 59.37 | -11.1% |
| 1998 | 70.28 | +18.4% |
| 1999 | 48.2 | -31.4% |
| 2000 | 56.46 | +17.1% |
| 2001 | 86.16 | +52.6% |
| 2002 | 68 | -21.1% |
| 2003 | 63.99 | -5.9% |
| 2004 | 65.53 | +2.4% |
| 2005 | 58.71 | -10.4% |
| 2006 | 53.83 | -8.3% |
| 2007 | 46.87 | -12.9% |
| 2008 | 34.42 | -26.6% |
| 2009 | 54.75 | +59.1% |
| 2010 | 65.22 | +19.1% |
| 2011 | 75.1 | +15.2% |
| 2012 | 76.61 | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 97.96 | +27.9% |
| 2014 | 175.21 | +78.9% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 175.21 is above the median for low income countries, which is 61.97, 2.8× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Syria's 175.21 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 27.84, 6.3× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 196.44 | 131.11 | 288.96 | 9 |
| 1970s | 102.75 | 62.76 | 150.85 | 10 |
| 1980s | 63.02 | 35.45 | 95.69 | 10 |
| 1990s | 60.78 | 45.5 | 70.69 | 10 |
| 2000s | 58.87 | 34.42 | 86.16 | 10 |
| 2010s | 98.02 | 65.22 | 175.21 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Syria
- 3 Malaysia 262.09 compare
- 4 Sao Tome and Principe 178.63 compare
- 5 Kazakhstan 175.75 compare
- 7 Benin 170.97 compare
- 8 Tokelau 158.72 compare
- 9 Marshall Islands 158.41 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 175.21 in 2014, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest nitrogen use efficiency recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 288.96 in 1962.
- What is the lowest nitrogen use efficiency recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 34.42 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Nitrogen use efficiency. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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