Hong Kong vs South Asia: Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land)
Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) over time
- Hong Kong
- South Asia
How they compare
Hong Kong currently reports 482.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land against 205.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land in South Asia, a difference of 276.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land.
That makes Hong Kong's figure about 2.3 times South Asia's.
Across all 22 years both countries report, Hong Kong has been ahead every year.
Hong Kong ranks 10th and South Asia ranks 7th of 199 countries.
Hong Kong has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hong Kong | South Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 391.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 132.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 259.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | Hong Kong |
| 2010s | 504.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 174.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 330.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | Hong Kong |
| 2020s | 494.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 205.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 288.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | Hong Kong |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher fertilizer consumption, Hong Kong or South Asia?
- Hong Kong, at 482.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land against 205.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land in South Asia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in fertilizer consumption between Hong Kong and South Asia?
- 276.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land, with Hong Kong ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong and South Asia?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2023.
- How do Hong Kong and South Asia rank globally for fertilizer consumption?
- Hong Kong ranks 10th and South Asia ranks 7th of 199 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), published as Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Fertilizer consumption measures the quantity of plant nutrients used per unit of arable land. Fertilizer products cover nitrogenous, potash, and phosphate fertilizers (including ground rock phosphate). Traditional nutrients--animal and plant manures--are not included. For the purpose of data dissemination, FAO has adopted the concept of a calendar year (January to December). Some countries compile fertilizer data on a calendar year basis, while others are on a split-year basis. Arable land includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded.