Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Fertilizer application rates over the long-run was 2.55 kilograms per hectare in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2003–2014
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 Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 2.55 kilograms per hectare. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
The figure is up 113.1% on the previous year and up 1,126.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 2.55 kilograms per hectare in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0.0678 kilograms per hectare, in 2005.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 155th out of 161 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.4826 kilograms per hectare | 0.0678 kilograms per hectare | 0.9403 kilograms per hectare | 7 |
| 2010s | 1.3 kilograms per hectare | 0.6589 kilograms per hectare | 2.55 kilograms per hectare | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 8.13 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 8.9% (2025)
- Rural population 61.93 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 2.5% (2025)
- Rural population 54.9% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.6% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.3% (2023)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 8.9% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 8.9% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 5.03 million hectares (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Democratic Republic of Congo was 2.55 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 Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 2.55 kilograms per hectare in 2014.
- What is the lowest fertilizer application rates over the long-run recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0678 kilograms per hectare in 2005.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for fertilizer application rates over the long-run?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 155th out of 161 countries with data for 2014.
- Is fertilizer application rates over the long-run rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,126.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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.