Libya vs Malaysia: Fertilizer consumption
Fertilizer consumption over time
- Libya
- Malaysia
How they compare
Malaysia currently reports 256.4% against 252.7% in Libya, a difference of 3.7%.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 42 shared years of data; in 1982 it was Malaysia ahead.
Libya ranks 45th and Malaysia ranks 43rd of 106 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Libya averaged higher in 1 and Malaysia in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Libya | Malaysia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 45.1% | 699.5% | 654.4% | Malaysia |
| 1990s | 31.1% | 373.4% | 342.3% | Malaysia |
| 2000s | 15.6% | 258.5% | 242.9% | Malaysia |
| 2010s | 81.8% | 280.4% | 198.6% | Malaysia |
| 2020s | 205.2% | 187.4% | 17.7% | Libya |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher fertilizer consumption, Libya or Malaysia?
- Malaysia, at 256.4% against 252.7% in Libya as of 2023.
- What is the difference in fertilizer consumption between Libya and Malaysia?
- 3.7%, with Malaysia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Libya and Malaysia?
- 42 years are reported by both, from 1982 to 2023.
- How do Libya and Malaysia rank globally for fertilizer consumption?
- Libya ranks 45th and Malaysia ranks 43rd 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.