Arab World vs Sweden: Fertilizer consumption
Fertilizer consumption over time
- Arab World
- Sweden
How they compare
Sweden currently reports 264.4% against 13.6% in Arab World, a difference of 250.8%.
That makes Sweden's figure about 19.5 times Arab World's.
Across all 47 years both countries report, Sweden has been ahead every year.
Arab World ranks 46th and Sweden ranks 41st of 46 groups.
Sweden has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Arab World | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 120.6% | 172.4% | 51.7% | Sweden |
| 1970s | 97.8% | 163.1% | 65.2% | Sweden |
| 1980s | 50.2% | 147.6% | 97.3% | Sweden |
| 1990s | 36.4% | 231.0% | 194.7% | Sweden |
| 2000s | 30.4% | 286.7% | 256.3% | Sweden |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher fertilizer consumption, Arab World or Sweden?
- Sweden, at 264.4% against 13.6% in Arab World as of 2007.
- What is the difference in fertilizer consumption between Arab World and Sweden?
- 250.8%, with Sweden ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Arab World and Sweden?
- 47 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2007.
- How do Arab World and Sweden rank globally for fertilizer consumption?
- Arab World ranks 46th and Sweden ranks 41st of 46 groups.
- 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.