Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Estonia
Estonia: Fertilizer application rates over the long-run was 86.12 kilograms per hectare in 2014. ▲ Rising
Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Estonia, 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 Estonia stood at 86.12 kilograms per hectare.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.6% on the previous year and up 2.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Estonia peaked at 100.36 kilograms per hectare in 2008 and was at its lowest, 44.01 kilograms per hectare, in 2002.
That places Estonia 88th out of 161 countries with data for 2014, putting it 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 Estonia, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 44.01 kilograms per hectare | — |
| 2003 | 71.65 kilograms per hectare | +62.8% |
| 2004 | 84.31 kilograms per hectare | +17.7% |
| 2005 | 60.95 kilograms per hectare | -27.7% |
| 2006 | 75.65 kilograms per hectare | +24.1% |
| 2007 | 75.87 kilograms per hectare | +0.3% |
| 2008 | 100.36 kilograms per hectare | +32.3% |
| 2009 | 69.41 kilograms per hectare | -30.8% |
| 2010 | 68.39 kilograms per hectare | -1.5% |
| 2011 | 71.52 kilograms per hectare | +4.6% |
| 2012 | 81.07 kilograms per hectare | +13.4% |
| 2013 | 83.12 kilograms per hectare | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 86.12 kilograms per hectare | +3.6% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 86.12 kilograms per hectare is below the median for high income countries, which is 190.38 kilograms per hectare, 45% of the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 86.12 kilograms per hectare is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 130.94 kilograms per hectare, 66% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 72.78 kilograms per hectare | 44.01 kilograms per hectare | 100.36 kilograms per hectare | 8 |
| 2010s | 78.04 kilograms per hectare | 68.39 kilograms per hectare | 86.12 kilograms per hectare | 5 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
More agriculture & rural data for Estonia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 1.64 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0165 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 566.81 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.5048 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2928 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 1.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 1.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 6.6% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.7% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Estonia?
- Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Estonia was 86.12 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 Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 100.36 kilograms per hectare in 2008.
- What is the lowest fertilizer application rates over the long-run recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 44.01 kilograms per hectare in 2002.
- How does Estonia rank for fertilizer application rates over the long-run?
- Estonia ranks 88th out of 161 countries with data for 2014.
- Is fertilizer application rates over the long-run rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Estonia 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.