Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Burundi
Burundi: Fertilizer application rates over the long-run was 10.88 kilograms per hectare in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Burundi, 2002–2014
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization and Federico (2017) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in kilograms per hectare.
Analysis
In 2014, fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Burundi stood at 10.88 kilograms per hectare. That is the highest value across all 13 years on record.
That represents a change of up 47.7% on the previous year and up 878.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Burundi peaked at 10.88 kilograms per hectare in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0.304 kilograms per hectare, in 2003.
Burundi ranks 140th of 161 countries on this measure, 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 Burundi, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1.34 kilograms per hectare | — |
| 2003 | 0.304 kilograms per hectare | -77.4% |
| 2004 | 1.11 kilograms per hectare | +265.6% |
| 2005 | 3.55 kilograms per hectare | +219.0% |
| 2006 | 3.34 kilograms per hectare | -5.7% |
| 2007 | 2.02 kilograms per hectare | -39.6% |
| 2008 | 2.17 kilograms per hectare | +7.5% |
| 2009 | 1.86 kilograms per hectare | -14.3% |
| 2010 | 3.63 kilograms per hectare | +94.9% |
| 2011 | 5.63 kilograms per hectare | +55.3% |
| 2012 | 5.7 kilograms per hectare | +1.1% |
| 2013 | 7.37 kilograms per hectare | +29.3% |
| 2014 | 10.88 kilograms per hectare | +47.7% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 10.88 kilograms per hectare is below the median for low income countries, which is 11.09 kilograms per hectare, 98% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 10.88 kilograms per hectare is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 11.2 kilograms per hectare, 97% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.96 kilograms per hectare | 0.304 kilograms per hectare | 3.55 kilograms per hectare | 8 |
| 2010s | 6.64 kilograms per hectare | 3.63 kilograms per hectare | 10.88 kilograms per hectare | 5 |
Countries ranked near Burundi
More agriculture & rural data for Burundi
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.3429 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 80.18 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.27 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0032 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.7431 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 34.3% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 34.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.5% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Burundi?
- Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Burundi was 10.88 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 Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 10.88 kilograms per hectare in 2014.
- What is the lowest fertilizer application rates over the long-run recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.304 kilograms per hectare in 2003.
- How does Burundi rank for fertilizer application rates over the long-run?
- Burundi ranks 140th out of 161 countries with data for 2014.
- Is fertilizer application rates over the long-run rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 878.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burundi 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.