France vs Least developed countries: Fertilizer consumption
Fertilizer consumption over time
- France
- Least developed countries
How they compare
France currently reports 7,180.7% against 351.7% in Least developed countries, a difference of 6,829.0%.
That makes France's figure about 20.4 times Least developed countries's.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 62 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Least developed countries ahead.
France ranks 6th and Least developed countries ranks 9th of 106 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, France averaged higher in 3 and Least developed countries in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Least developed countries | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 81.3% | 177.4% | 96.1% | Least developed countries |
| 1970s | 106.8% | 187.1% | 80.3% | Least developed countries |
| 1980s | 133.6% | 157.7% | 24.1% | Least developed countries |
| 1990s | 172.8% | 122.7% | 50.1% | France |
| 2000s | 230.4% | 185.5% | 44.9% | France |
| 2010s | 449.0% | 467.5% | 18.5% | Least developed countries |
| 2020s | 5,259.9% | 468.1% | 4,791.8% | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher fertilizer consumption, France or Least developed countries?
- France, at 7,180.7% against 351.7% in Least developed countries as of 2023.
- What is the difference in fertilizer consumption between France and Least developed countries?
- 6,829.0%, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Least developed countries?
- 62 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2023.
- How do France and Least developed countries rank globally for fertilizer consumption?
- France ranks 6th and Least developed countries ranks 9th 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.