New Zealand vs South Asia (IDA & IBRD): Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land)
Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) over time
- New Zealand
- South Asia (IDA & IBRD)
How they compare
New Zealand currently reports 1,341 kilograms per hectare of arable land against 205.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land in South Asia (IDA & IBRD), a difference of 1,135 kilograms per hectare of arable land.
That makes New Zealand's figure about 6.5 times South Asia (IDA & IBRD)'s.
Across all 63 years both countries report, New Zealand has been ahead every year.
New Zealand ranks 5th and South Asia (IDA & IBRD) ranks 7th of 199 countries.
New Zealand has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | South Asia (IDA & IBRD) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,017 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 7.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1,010 kilograms per hectare of arable land | New Zealand |
| 1970s | 1,371 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 21.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1,349 kilograms per hectare of arable land | New Zealand |
| 1980s | 993.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 50.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 942.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | New Zealand |
| 1990s | 1,514 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 89.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1,424 kilograms per hectare of arable land | New Zealand |
| 2000s | 1,964 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 127.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1,836 kilograms per hectare of arable land | New Zealand |
| 2010s | 1,593 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 174.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1,418 kilograms per hectare of arable land | New Zealand |
| 2020s | 1,514 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 205.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1,308 kilograms per hectare of arable land | New Zealand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher fertilizer consumption, New Zealand or South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- New Zealand, at 1,341 kilograms per hectare of arable land against 205.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land in South Asia (IDA & IBRD) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in fertilizer consumption between New Zealand and South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- 1,135 kilograms per hectare of arable land, with New Zealand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- 63 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2023.
- How do New Zealand and South Asia (IDA & IBRD) rank globally for fertilizer consumption?
- New Zealand ranks 5th and South Asia (IDA & IBRD) 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.