Iran, Islamic Republic of vs Republic of Korea: Fertilizer consumption
Fertilizer consumption over time
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Republic of Korea
How they compare
Iran, Islamic Republic of currently reports 58.7% against 57.1% in Republic of Korea, a difference of 1.6%.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 61 shared years of data; in 1963 it was Republic of Korea ahead.
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 77th and Republic of Korea ranks 79th of 106 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, Iran, Islamic Republic of averaged higher in 5 and Republic of Korea in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran, Islamic Republic of | Republic of Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 270.2% | 406.1% | 135.9% | Republic of Korea |
| 1970s | 190.6% | 99.8% | 90.8% | Iran, Islamic Republic of |
| 1980s | 2,434.8% | 73.8% | 2,361.0% | Iran, Islamic Republic of |
| 1990s | 169.7% | 89.5% | 80.1% | Iran, Islamic Republic of |
| 2000s | 135.6% | 68.9% | 66.7% | Iran, Islamic Republic of |
| 2010s | 55.5% | 67.9% | 12.3% | Republic of Korea |
| 2020s | 58.7% | 54.1% | 4.6% | Iran, Islamic Republic of |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher fertilizer consumption, Iran, Islamic Republic of or Republic of Korea?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of, at 58.7% against 57.1% in Republic of Korea as of 2023.
- What is the difference in fertilizer consumption between Iran, Islamic Republic of and Republic of Korea?
- 1.6%, with Iran, Islamic Republic of ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran, Islamic Republic of and Republic of Korea?
- 61 years are reported by both, from 1963 to 2023.
- How do Iran, Islamic Republic of and Republic of Korea rank globally for fertilizer consumption?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 77th and Republic of Korea ranks 79th 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.