Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Fertilizer application rates over the long-run was 12.29 kilograms per hectare in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Afghanistan, 2002–2014
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization and Federico (2017) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in kilograms per hectare.
Analysis
Afghanistan recorded 12.29 kilograms per hectare for fertilizer application rates over the long-run in 2014.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 17.4% on the previous year and up 170.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Afghanistan peaked at 28.07 kilograms per hectare in 2012 and was at its lowest, 2.99 kilograms per hectare, in 2008.
That places Afghanistan 133rd out of 161 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3.4 kilograms per hectare | — |
| 2003 | 3.28 kilograms per hectare | -3.8% |
| 2004 | 4.54 kilograms per hectare | +38.5% |
| 2005 | 4.24 kilograms per hectare | -6.5% |
| 2006 | 6.29 kilograms per hectare | +48.4% |
| 2007 | 3.62 kilograms per hectare | -42.5% |
| 2008 | 2.99 kilograms per hectare | -17.4% |
| 2009 | 4.52 kilograms per hectare | +51.3% |
| 2010 | 4.25 kilograms per hectare | -5.9% |
| 2011 | 6.61 kilograms per hectare | +55.3% |
| 2012 | 28.07 kilograms per hectare | +324.6% |
| 2013 | 14.88 kilograms per hectare | -47.0% |
| 2014 | 12.29 kilograms per hectare | -17.4% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 12.29 kilograms per hectare is above the median for low income countries, which is 11.09 kilograms per hectare, 1.1× the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 12.29 kilograms per hectare is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 239.27 kilograms per hectare, 5% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.11 kilograms per hectare | 2.99 kilograms per hectare | 6.29 kilograms per hectare | 8 |
| 2010s | 13.22 kilograms per hectare | 4.25 kilograms per hectare | 28.07 kilograms per hectare | 5 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
More agriculture & rural data for Afghanistan
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 2.31 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.3429 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 142.96 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.47 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0018 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Rural population, per capita 0.7406 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 34.3% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 34.3% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 21.0% (2019)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.8% (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Afghanistan?
- Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Afghanistan was 12.29 kilograms per hectare in 2014, according to Food and Agriculture Organization and Federico (2017) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fertilizer application rates over the long-run recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 28.07 kilograms per hectare in 2012.
- What is the lowest fertilizer application rates over the long-run recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.99 kilograms per hectare in 2008.
- How does Afghanistan rank for fertilizer application rates over the long-run?
- Afghanistan ranks 133rd out of 161 countries with data for 2014.
- Is fertilizer application rates over the long-run rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 170.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization and Federico (2017) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Fertilizer application rates over the long-run. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Average fertilizer application rates for select countries over the long-run, measured in kilograms of nutrient per hectare of arable land.