Afghanistan vs Argentina: Fertilizer consumption
Fertilizer consumption over time
- Afghanistan
- Argentina
How they compare
Argentina currently reports 345.4% against 324.3% in Afghanistan, a difference of 21.1%.
That makes Argentina's figure about 1.1 times Afghanistan's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 48 shared years of data; in 1974 it was Argentina ahead.
Afghanistan ranks 37th and Argentina ranks 35th of 106 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Afghanistan averaged higher in 1 and Argentina in 5.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Afghanistan | Argentina | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 158.4% | 316.0% | 157.6% | Argentina |
| 1980s | 116.8% | 326.4% | 209.7% | Argentina |
| 1990s | 103.3% | 672.3% | 569.0% | Argentina |
| 2000s | 127.2% | 263.6% | 136.3% | Argentina |
| 2010s | 478.2% | 278.4% | 199.7% | Afghanistan |
| 2020s | 313.8% | 427.4% | 113.7% | Argentina |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher fertilizer consumption, Afghanistan or Argentina?
- Argentina, at 345.4% against 324.3% in Afghanistan as of 2023.
- What is the difference in fertilizer consumption between Afghanistan and Argentina?
- 21.1%, with Argentina ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Afghanistan and Argentina?
- 48 years are reported by both, from 1974 to 2023.
- How do Afghanistan and Argentina rank globally for fertilizer consumption?
- Afghanistan ranks 37th and Argentina ranks 35th of 106 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 (% of fertilizer production). 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 and is calculated as production plus imports minus exports. Fertilizer products cover nitrogenous, potash, and phosphate fertilizers (including ground rock phosphate). Traditional nutrients--animal and plant manures--are not included. Because some chemical compounds used for fertilizers have other industrial applications, the consumption data may overstate the quantity available for crops. Fertilizer consumption as a share of production shows the agriculture sector's vulnerability to import and energy price fluctuation. Most fertilizers that are commonly used in agriculture contain the three basic plant nutrients-nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Some fertilizers also contain certain micronutrients such as zinc and other metals that are necessary for plant growth. Materials that are applied to the land primarily to enhance soil characteristics (rather than as plant food) are commonly referred to as soil amendments.