Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Belarus
Belarus: Fertilizer application rates over the long-run was 214.94 kilograms per hectare in 2014. ▲ Rising
Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Belarus, 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 Belarus is 214.94 kilograms per hectare, measured in 2014.
That represents a change of down 15.9% on the previous year and up 46.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Belarus peaked at 303.89 kilograms per hectare in 2011 and was at its lowest, 135.63 kilograms per hectare, in 2003.
That places Belarus 40th out of 161 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 13 years of available data.
Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Belarus, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 135.99 kilograms per hectare | — |
| 2003 | 135.63 kilograms per hectare | -0.3% |
| 2004 | 146.92 kilograms per hectare | +8.3% |
| 2005 | 167.7 kilograms per hectare | +14.1% |
| 2006 | 231.97 kilograms per hectare | +38.3% |
| 2007 | 218.35 kilograms per hectare | -5.9% |
| 2008 | 237.42 kilograms per hectare | +8.7% |
| 2009 | 281.12 kilograms per hectare | +18.4% |
| 2010 | 270.46 kilograms per hectare | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 303.89 kilograms per hectare | +12.4% |
| 2012 | 271.39 kilograms per hectare | -10.7% |
| 2013 | 255.67 kilograms per hectare | -5.8% |
| 2014 | 214.94 kilograms per hectare | -15.9% |
Belarus compared with similar countries
- Belarus's 214.94 kilograms per hectare is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 105.25 kilograms per hectare, 2.0× the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Belarus's 214.94 kilograms per hectare is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 130.94 kilograms per hectare, 1.6× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 194.39 kilograms per hectare | 135.63 kilograms per hectare | 281.12 kilograms per hectare | 8 |
| 2010s | 263.27 kilograms per hectare | 214.94 kilograms per hectare | 303.89 kilograms per hectare | 5 |
Countries ranked near Belarus
More agriculture & rural data for Belarus
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 16.45 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.069 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 709.2 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -2.13 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2051 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 6.9% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 6.9% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 3.6% (2021)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.3% (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Belarus?
- Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Belarus was 214.94 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 Belarus?
- The highest recorded value was 303.89 kilograms per hectare in 2011.
- What is the lowest fertilizer application rates over the long-run recorded in Belarus?
- The lowest recorded value was 135.63 kilograms per hectare in 2003.
- How does Belarus rank for fertilizer application rates over the long-run?
- Belarus ranks 40th out of 161 countries with data for 2014.
- Is fertilizer application rates over the long-run rising or falling in Belarus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Belarus 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.