Belarus vs Russian Federation: Fertilizer consumption
Fertilizer consumption over time
- Belarus
- Russian Federation
How they compare
Russian Federation currently reports 13.5% against 12.7% in Belarus, a difference of 0.8%.
That makes Russian Federation's figure about 1.1 times Belarus's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 32 shared years of data; in 1992 it was Russian Federation ahead.
Belarus ranks 94th and Russian Federation ranks 93rd of 106 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Belarus averaged higher in 3 and Russian Federation in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belarus | Russian Federation | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 23.5% | 22.5% | 1.1% | Belarus |
| 2000s | 21.3% | 11.2% | 10.1% | Belarus |
| 2010s | 17.7% | 10.9% | 6.8% | Belarus |
| 2020s | 12.0% | 13.3% | 1.3% | Russian Federation |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher fertilizer consumption, Belarus or Russian Federation?
- Russian Federation, at 13.5% against 12.7% in Belarus as of 2023.
- What is the difference in fertilizer consumption between Belarus and Russian Federation?
- 0.8%, with Russian Federation ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belarus and Russian Federation?
- 32 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2023.
- How do Belarus and Russian Federation rank globally for fertilizer consumption?
- Belarus ranks 94th and Russian Federation ranks 93rd 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.