10 World’s Largest Country Users of Animal Manure as Fertilizers

10 World’s Largest Country Users of Animal Manure as Fertilizers -- According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), there are 10 World’s Largest Country Users of Animal Manure as Fertilizers in 2021.  These countries have applied a large amount of animal manure as fertilizer.

The long-term usage of soil for agriculture activity depletes its fertility. To support the plant's life, many nutrients in soil have been absorbed by the plant. As a result, the nutrient condition inside the soil is getting lower and lower. To reduce the soil degradation of soil nutrition losses, some input, namely animal manure can be used to re-energize the soil conditions and make it fertile again.

Animal manure is one of the most important things in agriculture.  Many farmers, gardeners and other farming lovers broadly used animal manure to fertilize the soil. Beside chemical fertilizer, animal manure is one of the most important things to ameliorate the soil fertility. Scientifically, the usage of animal manure can improve the soil physic, biology, and chemical. Specifically, organic fertilizers are the input which can improve the physical properties of viz. decrease in sodicity, decrease in soil bulk density, increase in water infiltration rate, increase in porosity and aeration, increase in saline water leaching and chemical properties, i.e. decrease in acidity (Sing et al., 2020). Therefore, with the depleted soil from agricultural usage from time to time, animal manure can be the solution to rejuvenate the soil conditions.

 
The World’s Animal Manure Application from Time to Time

 

Years	Animal Manure applied to soils (N content) From All Animals in The World
	(Kilograms (Kg))
1961	18,370,554,401
1962	18,749,626,367
1963	19,012,501,707
1964	18,923,633,084
1965	19,350,741,001
1966	19,876,298,515
1967	20,378,337,906
1968	20,525,739,509
1969	20,530,112,770
1970	20,662,742,975
1971	21,352,730,795
1972	21,838,429,011
1973	22,189,260,109
1974	22,670,456,153
1975	22,930,036,750
1976	22,924,117,340
1977	23,161,964,731
1978	23,549,112,048
1979	24,007,046,030
1980	24,364,180,770
1981	24,440,707,899
1982	24,644,337,021
1983	24,834,291,089
1984	25,211,445,609
1985	25,397,589,186
1986	25,764,564,974
1987	25,980,786,081
1988	25,916,189,597
1989	26,225,349,833
1990	26,372,879,376
1991	26,373,176,051
1992	25,514,973,516
1993	25,312,994,554
1994	25,400,395,902
1995	25,319,642,274
1996	25,220,031,380
1997	24,523,409,012
1998	24,210,978,297
1999	24,272,727,971
2000	24,480,464,154
2001	24,406,787,272
2002	24,730,307,219
2003	24,714,804,590
2004	24,854,896,776
2005	25,090,986,505
2006	25,370,608,124
2007	25,606,341,165
2008	25,946,801,185
2009	26,140,576,467
2010	26,353,835,328
2011	26,216,147,123
2012	26,446,930,930
2013	26,512,394,698
2014	26,683,278,745
2015	26,913,197,576
2016	27,215,927,629
2017	27,577,240,503
2018	27,734,334,139
2019	27,530,977,135
2020	27,821,114,598
Source : FAOSTAT, 2023

 

 

The increasing agricultural activity due to growth of human populations affect the usage of animal manure as fertilizers. Its application is getting bigger and bigger. It can be seen from the FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT) data. In the year of 1961, the World's usage of animal manure as fertilizer was just 18.3 million tons. After more than 60 years, exactly in 2022, it has increased to 27.8 million tons. 

Statistically, many countries applied animal manure to improve the soil conditions. So, the sustainability of agriculture activity can be done in a long time. So here are the largest countries that applied huge amounts of animal manure to its agriculture activity. All of the data were obtained from FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT) in 2023.  The calculation based on the nitrogen content applied in the soil.

The Rank of 10 World’s Largest Country Users of Animal Manure  as Fertilizers

 

Rank	Country	Manure applied to soils (N content) in 2020
		(Kilograms (kg))
1	China, mainland	4,631,054,214
2	United States of America	2,459,218,953
3	India	2,280,094,270
4	Brazil	1,588,044,375
5	Russian Federation	1,159,290,565
6	Indonesia	1,061,408,970
7	Pakistan	1,001,831,664
8	France	834,466,111
9	Germany	709,934,999
10	Spain	550,866,311
Source : FAOSTAT, 2023

 

Brief Description of 10 World’s Largest of Animal Manure Users

 

1.China, mainland         

Statistically, in 2020, according to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the application of animal manure (nitrogen content) in China reached 4,631,054,214 kilograms (kg). This huge application of animal manure as a fertilizer can support the agricultural production in China.

Demographically, China is one of the world's most populous countries. Until 2021, its population reached 1.4 billion of people. This country still needs huge agriculture commodity to give the food for its huge population. Commonly, according to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), China has produced some agriculture commodities. Particularly, some of the most produced agricultural commodities from China in 2021 are Maize (272 million tons), Rice (214 million tons), Wheat (136 million tons), Sugarcane (107 million tons), and Potatoes (94 million tons).

2.United States of America        

The United States of America (USA) also has huge application of animal manure as fertilizer. Statistically, in 2021, the usage of animal manure (Nitrogen content) as fertilizer achieved 2,459,218,953 kilograms (kg). As a one of the largest economic countries in the world. The United States of America (USA) has also some most produced agricultural commodity. Statistically, some of the most produced agricultural commodities from the United States of America (USA) are Maize (383 million tons), Soybean (120 million tons), Wheat (44 million tons), Sugar beet (33 million tons), and sugarcane (29 million tons).

3.India 

India also used a huge amount of animal manure as fertilizer. Statistically, in this country, the usage of animal manure reached 2,280,094,270 kilograms (kg).  Probably, some of the animal manure came from Buffalo, Chicken, Cattle, Goat, and others because these species have huge animal populations in India.

Statistically, according to the FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), India has some of the most produced agricultural commodities. Some of the most produced agricultural commodities are Sugarcane (405 million tons), Rice (195 million tons), Wheat (109 million tons), Potatoes (54 million tons) and others.

4.Brazil

Brazil also applied animal manure in huge amounts. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), Brazil has applied around 1,588,044,375 kilograms (kg) of animal manure in 2021. Commonly, in Agriculture sectors, many animals’ manures have applied to soil to support the plant’s growth.

Statistically, according to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), Brazil has some of the most produced agricultural commodities in 2021. Some of the most produced agricultural commodity in Brazil are Sugarcane (715 million tons), Soybean (134 million tons), Maize (88 million tons), Cassava (18 million tons) and others.

5.Russian Federation    

The Russian Federation has applied 1,159,290,565 kilograms (kg) of animal manure as fertilizer in 2021. Probably, some of the animal manure came from chickens, cattle, sheep, and pigs because of a large population of these animal species in Russia.  Furthermore, in Russia, there are some most produced agricultural commodities. Statistically, according to the FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), Russia has some of the most produced agricultural commodities. Some of the most produced agricultural commodities are Wheat (76 million tons), Sugar beet (41 million tons), Potatoes (18 million tons), Barley (17 million tons), Sunflower (15.2 million tons) and others.

6.Indonesia      

In the year of 2021, Indonesia applied 1,061,408,970 kilograms (kg) of Animal Manure. In this country, the animal manure as organic fertilizer came from Cattle, Goat, Sheep, and Chicken.  In the Agriculture sector, many animal manure has been applied to farming. Statistically, according to the FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), Indonesia has some of the most produced agricultural commodities. Some of the most produced agricultural commodities are Oil Palm fruits (256 million tons), Rice (54 million tons), Sugarcane (32 million tons), Maize (20 million tons), Cassava (17.7 million tons) and others.

7.Pakistan         

Pakistan also applied huge amounts of animal manure. In 2021, Pakistan applied 1,001,831,664 kilograms (kg) of animal manure.  Probably, the animal manure in Pakistan came from buffaloes, cattle, sheep, goats and camels because of the huge animal population of these species.

Statistically, according to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), Pakistan has some of the most produced agricultural commodities. Some of the most produced agricultural commodities are Sugar cane (88 million tons), Wheat (27 million tons), Rice (13.9 million tons), Maize (10.6 million tons), Potatoes (5.8 million tons) and others.

8.France            

France also gives the animal manure to fertilize the soil. Statistically, the usage of animal manure as fertilizer in France is around 834,466,111 kilograms (kg). Its application can help France to sustain the farming activity. Statistically, according to the FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), France has some of the most produced agricultural commodities. Some of the most produced agricultural commodities are Wheat (36 million tons), Sugar beet (34 million tons), Maize (15 million tons), Barley (11.3 million tons), Potatoes (8.9 million tons) and others.

9.Germany        

Germany has applied 709,934,999 kilograms (kg) of animal manure in 2021. This country also has a huge population of some animals and some of animal manure came from chickens, cattle, and pigs because of a large population of these animal species in Germany. 

In the agriculture world, statistically, according to the FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), Germany has some of the most produced agricultural commodities. Some of the most produced agricultural commodities are Sugar beet (31 million tons), Wheat (21 million tons), Potatoes (11 million tons), Barley (10.4 million tons) and others.

 

10.Spain            

According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), Spain still applied 550,866,311 kilograms (kg) of animal manure in 2020. Probably, some of the animal manure came from sheep, cattle, chicken, and pigs because of a large population of these animal species in Spain. 

Statistically, according to the FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), Spain has some of the most produced agricultural commodities. Some of the most produced agricultural commodities are Barley (9 million tons), Wheat (8.5 million tons), Olive (8.2 million tons), Grapes (6 million tons), Tomatoes (4.7 million tons) and others.

 

The Summary of 10 World’s Largest Country Users of Animal Manure as Fertilizers
 

Bibliography of 10 World’s Largest Country Users of Animal Manure  as Fertilizers

 

FAOSTAT. 2023. Top 10 areas by Manure applied to soils (N content), All Animals + (Total). Accessed via https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/EMN/visualize  on October 8th, 2023.

Singh, T.B., Ali, A., Prasad, M., Yadav, A., Shrivastav, P., Goyal, D. and Dantu, P.K., 2020. Role of organic fertilizers in improving soil fertility. Contaminants in agriculture: sources, impacts and management, pp.61-77.