Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Dominica
Dominica: Fertilizer application rates over the long-run was 78.83 kilograms per hectare in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Dominica, 2002–2014
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization and Federico (2017) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in kilograms per hectare.
Analysis
Dominica recorded 78.83 kilograms per hectare for fertilizer application rates over the long-run in 2014.
That represents a change of down 32.0% on the previous year and down 60.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Dominica peaked at 276 kilograms per hectare in 2007 and was at its lowest, 44.6 kilograms per hectare, in 2008.
Dominica ranks 91st of 161 countries on this measure, 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 Dominica, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 86.6 kilograms per hectare | — |
| 2003 | 148.2 kilograms per hectare | +71.1% |
| 2004 | 198.6 kilograms per hectare | +34.0% |
| 2005 | 207.8 kilograms per hectare | +4.6% |
| 2006 | 134.2 kilograms per hectare | -35.4% |
| 2007 | 276 kilograms per hectare | +105.7% |
| 2008 | 44.6 kilograms per hectare | -83.8% |
| 2009 | 58.17 kilograms per hectare | +30.4% |
| 2010 | 52.17 kilograms per hectare | -10.3% |
| 2011 | 150.17 kilograms per hectare | +187.9% |
| 2012 | 97.67 kilograms per hectare | -35.0% |
| 2013 | 116 kilograms per hectare | +18.8% |
| 2014 | 78.83 kilograms per hectare | -32.0% |
Dominica compared with similar countries
- Dominica's 78.83 kilograms per hectare is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 105.25 kilograms per hectare, 75% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Dominica's 78.83 kilograms per hectare is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 98.39 kilograms per hectare, 80% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 144.27 kilograms per hectare | 44.6 kilograms per hectare | 276 kilograms per hectare | 8 |
| 2010s | 98.97 kilograms per hectare | 52.17 kilograms per hectare | 150.17 kilograms per hectare | 5 |
Countries ranked near Dominica
- 88 Estonia 86.12 kilograms per hectare compare
- 89 Tajikistan 84.45 kilograms per hectare compare
- 90 Mexico 83.57 kilograms per hectare compare
- 92 North Macedonia 71.67 kilograms per hectare compare
- 93 Panama 70.12 kilograms per hectare compare
- 94 Trinidad and Tobago 68.4 kilograms per hectare compare
More agriculture & rural data for Dominica
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 4.04 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.121 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,330 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -2.16 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2601 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 12.1% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 12.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.1% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.2% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Dominica?
- Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Dominica was 78.83 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 Dominica?
- The highest recorded value was 276 kilograms per hectare in 2007.
- What is the lowest fertilizer application rates over the long-run recorded in Dominica?
- The lowest recorded value was 44.6 kilograms per hectare in 2008.
- How does Dominica rank for fertilizer application rates over the long-run?
- Dominica ranks 91st out of 161 countries with data for 2014.
- Is fertilizer application rates over the long-run rising or falling in Dominica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 60.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Dominica 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.