Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Cambodia
Cambodia: Fertilizer application rates over the long-run was 29.73 kilograms per hectare in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Cambodia, 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 Cambodia stood at 29.73 kilograms per hectare. That is the highest value across all 13 years on record.
The figure is up 91.8% on the previous year and up 454.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Cambodia peaked at 29.73 kilograms per hectare in 2014 and was at its lowest, 3.86 kilograms per hectare, in 2003.
That places Cambodia 120th 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 Cambodia, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 5.83 kilograms per hectare | — |
| 2003 | 3.86 kilograms per hectare | -33.8% |
| 2004 | 5.37 kilograms per hectare | +39.1% |
| 2005 | 8.11 kilograms per hectare | +51.0% |
| 2006 | 8 kilograms per hectare | -1.3% |
| 2007 | 8.99 kilograms per hectare | +12.3% |
| 2008 | 7.64 kilograms per hectare | -15.0% |
| 2009 | 10.1 kilograms per hectare | +32.1% |
| 2010 | 12.12 kilograms per hectare | +20.0% |
| 2011 | 16.28 kilograms per hectare | +34.4% |
| 2012 | 17.91 kilograms per hectare | +10.0% |
| 2013 | 15.51 kilograms per hectare | -13.4% |
| 2014 | 29.73 kilograms per hectare | +91.8% |
Cambodia compared with similar countries
- Cambodia's 29.73 kilograms per hectare is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 29.58 kilograms per hectare, 1.0× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Cambodia's 29.73 kilograms per hectare is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 189.55 kilograms per hectare, 16% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.24 kilograms per hectare | 3.86 kilograms per hectare | 10.1 kilograms per hectare | 8 |
| 2010s | 18.31 kilograms per hectare | 12.12 kilograms per hectare | 29.73 kilograms per hectare | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cambodia
More agriculture & rural data for Cambodia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 7.49 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1611 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 462.77 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.7882 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.5889 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 16.1% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 16.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.6% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 3.0% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Cambodia?
- Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Cambodia was 29.73 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 Cambodia?
- The highest recorded value was 29.73 kilograms per hectare in 2014.
- What is the lowest fertilizer application rates over the long-run recorded in Cambodia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.86 kilograms per hectare in 2003.
- How does Cambodia rank for fertilizer application rates over the long-run?
- Cambodia ranks 120th out of 161 countries with data for 2014.
- Is fertilizer application rates over the long-run rising or falling in Cambodia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 454.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cambodia 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.