Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Fertilizer application rates over the long-run was 133.08 kilograms per hectare in 2014. ▲ Rising
Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Bulgaria, 2002–2014
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization and Federico (2017) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in kilograms per hectare.
Analysis
Bulgaria recorded 133.08 kilograms per hectare for fertilizer application rates over the long-run in 2014.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.4% on the previous year and up 64.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Bulgaria peaked at 147.33 kilograms per hectare in 2003 and was at its lowest, 73.94 kilograms per hectare, in 2006.
Bulgaria ranks 67th of 161 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 13 years of available data.
Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 113.77 kilograms per hectare | — |
| 2003 | 147.33 kilograms per hectare | +29.5% |
| 2004 | 80.85 kilograms per hectare | -45.1% |
| 2005 | 74.23 kilograms per hectare | -8.2% |
| 2006 | 73.94 kilograms per hectare | -0.4% |
| 2007 | 102.01 kilograms per hectare | +38.0% |
| 2008 | 111.24 kilograms per hectare | +9.1% |
| 2009 | 104.6 kilograms per hectare | -6.0% |
| 2010 | 97.05 kilograms per hectare | -7.2% |
| 2011 | 133.08 kilograms per hectare | +37.1% |
| 2012 | 121.79 kilograms per hectare | -8.5% |
| 2013 | 136.34 kilograms per hectare | +11.9% |
| 2014 | 133.08 kilograms per hectare | -2.4% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 133.08 kilograms per hectare is below the median for high income countries, which is 190.38 kilograms per hectare, 70% of the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 133.08 kilograms per hectare is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 130.94 kilograms per hectare, 1.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 101 kilograms per hectare | 73.94 kilograms per hectare | 147.33 kilograms per hectare | 8 |
| 2010s | 124.27 kilograms per hectare | 97.05 kilograms per hectare | 136.34 kilograms per hectare | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
More agriculture & rural data for Bulgaria
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 21.46 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0247 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 503.12 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.9803 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2583 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.5% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.7% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Bulgaria?
- Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Bulgaria was 133.08 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 Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 147.33 kilograms per hectare in 2003.
- What is the lowest fertilizer application rates over the long-run recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 73.94 kilograms per hectare in 2006.
- How does Bulgaria rank for fertilizer application rates over the long-run?
- Bulgaria ranks 67th out of 161 countries with data for 2014.
- Is fertilizer application rates over the long-run rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 64.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Bulgaria 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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About this data
Average fertilizer application rates for select countries over the long-run, measured in kilograms of nutrient per hectare of arable land.