Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income) vs Zambia: Fertilizer consumption
Fertilizer consumption over time
- Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income)
- Zambia
How they compare
Zambia currently reports 3,487.9% against 636.1% in Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income), a difference of 2,851.8%.
That makes Zambia's figure about 5.5 times Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income)'s.
Across all 31 years both countries report, Zambia has been ahead every year.
Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income) ranks 5th and Zambia ranks 8th of 46 groups.
Zambia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income) | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 218.3% | 831.1% | 612.8% | Zambia |
| 1980s | 165.1% | 1,118.0% | 952.9% | Zambia |
| 1990s | 172.6% | 1,191.6% | 1,019.1% | Zambia |
| 2000s | 229.3% | 3,487.9% | 3,258.6% | Zambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher fertilizer consumption, Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income) or Zambia?
- Zambia, at 3,487.9% against 636.1% in Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income) as of 2000.
- What is the difference in fertilizer consumption between Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income) and Zambia?
- 2,851.8%, with Zambia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income) and Zambia?
- 31 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2000.
- How do Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income) and Zambia rank globally for fertilizer consumption?
- Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income) ranks 5th and Zambia ranks 8th of 46 groups.
- 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.