Belarus vs Netherlands: Fertilizer consumption
Fertilizer consumption over time
- Belarus
- Netherlands
How they compare
Netherlands currently reports 14.6% against 12.7% in Belarus, a difference of 1.9%.
That makes Netherlands's figure about 1.1 times Belarus's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 32 shared years of data; in 1992 it was Belarus ahead.
Belarus ranks 94th and Netherlands ranks 91st of 106 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Belarus averaged higher in 1 and Netherlands in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belarus | Netherlands | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 23.5% | 27.0% | 3.5% | Netherlands |
| 2000s | 21.3% | 23.7% | 2.4% | Netherlands |
| 2010s | 17.7% | 15.6% | 2.2% | Belarus |
| 2020s | 12.0% | 15.7% | 3.7% | Netherlands |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher fertilizer consumption, Belarus or Netherlands?
- Netherlands, at 14.6% against 12.7% in Belarus as of 2023.
- What is the difference in fertilizer consumption between Belarus and Netherlands?
- 1.9%, with Netherlands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belarus and Netherlands?
- 32 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2023.
- How do Belarus and Netherlands rank globally for fertilizer consumption?
- Belarus ranks 94th and Netherlands ranks 91st 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.