Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan vs Serbia: Fertilizer consumption
Fertilizer consumption over time
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
- Serbia
How they compare
Serbia currently reports 236.6% against 27.5% in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, a difference of 209.1%.
That makes Serbia's figure about 8.6 times Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan's.
Across all 18 years both countries report, Serbia has been ahead every year.
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan ranks 44th and Serbia ranks 47th of 46 groups.
Serbia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan | Serbia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 45.7% | 290.0% | 244.3% | Serbia |
| 2010s | 31.8% | 220.4% | 188.6% | Serbia |
| 2020s | 27.6% | 216.9% | 189.3% | Serbia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher fertilizer consumption, Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan or Serbia?
- Serbia, at 236.6% against 27.5% in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan as of 2023.
- What is the difference in fertilizer consumption between Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan and Serbia?
- 209.1%, with Serbia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan and Serbia?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2023.
- How do Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan and Serbia rank globally for fertilizer consumption?
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan ranks 44th and Serbia ranks 47th 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.