Australia vs North Macedonia: Fertilizer consumption
Fertilizer consumption over time
- Australia
- North Macedonia
How they compare
Australia currently reports 409.5% against 399.0% in North Macedonia, a difference of 10.5%.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 8 shared years of data; in 1993 it was Australia ahead.
Australia ranks 31st and North Macedonia ranks 33rd of 106 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Australia averaged higher in 1 and North Macedonia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Australia | North Macedonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 307.7% | 273.3% | 34.4% | Australia |
| 2000s | 235.3% | 399.0% | 163.7% | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher fertilizer consumption, Australia or North Macedonia?
- Australia, at 409.5% against 399.0% in North Macedonia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in fertilizer consumption between Australia and North Macedonia?
- 10.5%, with Australia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and North Macedonia?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 1993 to 2000.
- How do Australia and North Macedonia rank globally for fertilizer consumption?
- Australia ranks 31st and North Macedonia ranks 33rd 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.