Nitrogen fertilizer use in South Sudan
South Sudan: Nitrogen fertilizer use was 458 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Nitrogen fertilizer use in South Sudan, 2012–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
South Sudan recorded 458 tonnes for nitrogen fertilizer use in 2023. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
The figure is up 124.5% on the previous year and up 377.1% over five years.
Over the whole period, nitrogen fertilizer use in South Sudan peaked at 458 tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 2013.
South Sudan ranks 164th of 202 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Nitrogen fertilizer use in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 tonnes | — |
| 2013 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 2014 | 13 tonnes | — |
| 2015 | 55 tonnes | +323.1% |
| 2016 | 68 tonnes | +23.6% |
| 2017 | 63 tonnes | -7.4% |
| 2018 | 96 tonnes | +52.4% |
| 2019 | 82 tonnes | -14.6% |
| 2020 | 108 tonnes | +31.7% |
| 2021 | 246 tonnes | +127.8% |
| 2022 | 204 tonnes | -17.1% |
| 2023 | 458 tonnes | +124.5% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 458 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 14,884 tonnes, 3% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 458 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 15,117 tonnes, 3% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 47.25 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 96 tonnes | 8 |
| 2020s | 254 tonnes | 108 tonnes | 458 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
More agriculture & rural data for South Sudan
- Rural population, per capita 0.7832 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 17.13 % change on previous year (2015)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1036 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2015)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 111.85 current US$ per person (2015)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2015)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.66 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 10.4% (2015)
- Rural population 9.55 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 1.6% (2025)
- Rural population 78.3% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is nitrogen fertilizer use in South Sudan?
- Nitrogen fertilizer use in South Sudan was 458 tonnes in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest nitrogen fertilizer use recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 458 tonnes in 2023.
- What is the lowest nitrogen fertilizer use recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 2013.
- How does South Sudan rank for nitrogen fertilizer use?
- South Sudan ranks 164th out of 202 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Nitrogen fertilizer use. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measures total nitrogen inputs, including synthetic fertilizers alongside organic inputs from manure and crop fixation. Measured in tonnes of nitrogen.