North Macedonia vs OECD members: Fertilizer consumption
Fertilizer consumption over time
- North Macedonia
- OECD members
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 399.0% against 87.8% in OECD members, a difference of 311.2%.
That makes North Macedonia's figure about 4.5 times OECD members's.
Across all 8 years both countries report, North Macedonia has been ahead every year.
North Macedonia ranks 33rd and OECD members ranks 32nd of 106 countries.
North Macedonia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Macedonia | OECD members | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 273.3% | 80.2% | 193.1% | North Macedonia |
| 2000s | 399.0% | 89.2% | 309.8% | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher fertilizer consumption, North Macedonia or OECD members?
- North Macedonia, at 399.0% against 87.8% in OECD members as of 2000.
- What is the difference in fertilizer consumption between North Macedonia and OECD members?
- 311.2%, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Macedonia and OECD members?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 1993 to 2000.
- How do North Macedonia and OECD members rank globally for fertilizer consumption?
- North Macedonia ranks 33rd and OECD members ranks 32nd 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.