Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Belize
Belize: Fertilizer application rates over the long-run was 159.09 kilograms per hectare in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Belize, 2002–2014
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization and Federico (2017) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in kilograms per hectare.
Analysis
Belize recorded 159.09 kilograms per hectare for fertilizer application rates over the long-run in 2014.
That represents a change of down 7.9% on the previous year and up 102.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Belize peaked at 382.37 kilograms per hectare in 2003 and was at its lowest, 49.76 kilograms per hectare, in 2008.
That places Belize 57th 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 Belize, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 367.73 kilograms per hectare | — |
| 2003 | 382.37 kilograms per hectare | +4.0% |
| 2004 | 78.66 kilograms per hectare | -79.4% |
| 2005 | 81 kilograms per hectare | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 89.26 kilograms per hectare | +10.2% |
| 2007 | 60.87 kilograms per hectare | -31.8% |
| 2008 | 49.76 kilograms per hectare | -18.3% |
| 2009 | 121.44 kilograms per hectare | +144.1% |
| 2010 | 58.01 kilograms per hectare | -52.2% |
| 2011 | 234.71 kilograms per hectare | +304.6% |
| 2012 | 137.04 kilograms per hectare | -41.6% |
| 2013 | 172.78 kilograms per hectare | +26.1% |
| 2014 | 159.09 kilograms per hectare | -7.9% |
Belize compared with similar countries
- Belize's 159.09 kilograms per hectare is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 105.25 kilograms per hectare, 1.5× the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Belize's 159.09 kilograms per hectare is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 98.39 kilograms per hectare, 1.6× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Belize changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +304.6% | 58.01 kilograms per hectare | 234.71 kilograms per hectare |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 153.89 kilograms per hectare | 49.76 kilograms per hectare | 382.37 kilograms per hectare | 8 |
| 2010s | 152.33 kilograms per hectare | 58.01 kilograms per hectare | 234.71 kilograms per hectare | 5 |
Countries ranked near Belize
More agriculture & rural data for Belize
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 2.52 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0795 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 610.5 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.74 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.5844 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 7.9% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 7.9% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.9% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Belize?
- Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Belize was 159.09 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 Belize?
- The highest recorded value was 382.37 kilograms per hectare in 2003.
- What is the lowest fertilizer application rates over the long-run recorded in Belize?
- The lowest recorded value was 49.76 kilograms per hectare in 2008.
- How does Belize rank for fertilizer application rates over the long-run?
- Belize ranks 57th out of 161 countries with data for 2014.
- Is fertilizer application rates over the long-run rising or falling in Belize?
- Over the last ten years it is up 102.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belize 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.