Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Algeria
Algeria: Fertilizer application rates over the long-run was 51.32 kilograms per hectare in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Algeria, 2002–2014
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization and Federico (2017) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in kilograms per hectare.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Algeria is 51.32 kilograms per hectare, measured in 2014. That is the highest value across all 13 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 203.2% on the previous year and up 104.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Algeria peaked at 51.32 kilograms per hectare in 2014 and was at its lowest, 6 kilograms per hectare, in 2003.
That places Algeria 103rd out of 161 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Algeria, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 9.64 kilograms per hectare | — |
| 2003 | 6 kilograms per hectare | -37.8% |
| 2004 | 25.1 kilograms per hectare | +318.2% |
| 2005 | 7.43 kilograms per hectare | -70.4% |
| 2006 | 13.26 kilograms per hectare | +78.5% |
| 2007 | 14.96 kilograms per hectare | +12.8% |
| 2008 | 8.58 kilograms per hectare | -42.7% |
| 2009 | 13.99 kilograms per hectare | +63.1% |
| 2010 | 19.48 kilograms per hectare | +39.3% |
| 2011 | 17.49 kilograms per hectare | -10.2% |
| 2012 | 21.78 kilograms per hectare | +24.6% |
| 2013 | 16.93 kilograms per hectare | -22.3% |
| 2014 | 51.32 kilograms per hectare | +203.2% |
Algeria compared with similar countries
- Algeria's 51.32 kilograms per hectare is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 105.25 kilograms per hectare, 49% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Algeria's 51.32 kilograms per hectare is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 239.27 kilograms per hectare, 21% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12.37 kilograms per hectare | 6 kilograms per hectare | 25.1 kilograms per hectare | 8 |
| 2010s | 25.4 kilograms per hectare | 16.93 kilograms per hectare | 51.32 kilograms per hectare | 5 |
Countries ranked near Algeria
More agriculture & rural data for Algeria
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1451 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 878.12 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.884 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2418 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 14.5% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 14.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.1% (2017)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.1% (2017)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Algeria?
- Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Algeria was 51.32 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 Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 51.32 kilograms per hectare in 2014.
- What is the lowest fertilizer application rates over the long-run recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 6 kilograms per hectare in 2003.
- How does Algeria rank for fertilizer application rates over the long-run?
- Algeria ranks 103rd out of 161 countries with data for 2014.
- Is fertilizer application rates over the long-run rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 104.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria 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.