Lao People's Democratic Republic vs Saudi Arabia: Fertilizer consumption
Fertilizer consumption over time
- Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Lao People's Democratic Republic currently reports 7.1% against 7.1% in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 0.0%.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Lao People's Democratic Republic has been ahead every year.
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 96th and Saudi Arabia ranks 97th of 106 countries.
Lao People's Democratic Republic has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Lao People's Democratic Republic | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 20.4% | 7.7% | 12.7% | Lao People's Democratic Republic |
| 2020s | 15.0% | 8.2% | 6.9% | Lao People's Democratic Republic |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher fertilizer consumption, Lao People's Democratic Republic or Saudi Arabia?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic, at 7.1% against 7.1% in Saudi Arabia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in fertilizer consumption between Lao People's Democratic Republic and Saudi Arabia?
- 0.0%, with Lao People's Democratic Republic ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Lao People's Democratic Republic and Saudi Arabia?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2023.
- How do Lao People's Democratic Republic and Saudi Arabia rank globally for fertilizer consumption?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 96th and Saudi Arabia ranks 97th 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.