Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Georgia
Georgia: Fertilizer application rates over the long-run was 151.15 kilograms per hectare in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Georgia, 2002–2014
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization and Federico (2017) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in kilograms per hectare.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Georgia is 151.15 kilograms per hectare, measured in 2014.
That represents a change of down 7.3% on the previous year and up 380.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Georgia peaked at 163.11 kilograms per hectare in 2013 and was at its lowest, 14.37 kilograms per hectare, in 2003.
That places Georgia 63rd 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 Georgia, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 33.04 kilograms per hectare | — |
| 2003 | 14.37 kilograms per hectare | -56.5% |
| 2004 | 31.47 kilograms per hectare | +119.0% |
| 2005 | 53.29 kilograms per hectare | +69.3% |
| 2006 | 47.53 kilograms per hectare | -10.8% |
| 2007 | 41.34 kilograms per hectare | -13.0% |
| 2008 | 37.53 kilograms per hectare | -9.2% |
| 2009 | 43.25 kilograms per hectare | +15.2% |
| 2010 | 33.65 kilograms per hectare | -22.2% |
| 2011 | 114.46 kilograms per hectare | +240.1% |
| 2012 | 134.35 kilograms per hectare | +17.4% |
| 2013 | 163.11 kilograms per hectare | +21.4% |
| 2014 | 151.15 kilograms per hectare | -7.3% |
Georgia compared with similar countries
- Georgia's 151.15 kilograms per hectare is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 105.25 kilograms per hectare, 1.4× the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Georgia's 151.15 kilograms per hectare is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 130.94 kilograms per hectare, 1.2× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Georgia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +240.1% | 33.65 kilograms per hectare | 114.46 kilograms per hectare |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 37.73 kilograms per hectare | 14.37 kilograms per hectare | 53.29 kilograms per hectare | 8 |
| 2010s | 119.35 kilograms per hectare | 33.65 kilograms per hectare | 163.11 kilograms per hectare | 5 |
Countries ranked near Georgia
More agriculture & rural data for Georgia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0518 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 502.19 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3882 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 5.2% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 5.2% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.7% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Georgia?
- Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Georgia was 151.15 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 Georgia?
- The highest recorded value was 163.11 kilograms per hectare in 2013.
- What is the lowest fertilizer application rates over the long-run recorded in Georgia?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.37 kilograms per hectare in 2003.
- How does Georgia rank for fertilizer application rates over the long-run?
- Georgia ranks 63rd out of 161 countries with data for 2014.
- Is fertilizer application rates over the long-run rising or falling in Georgia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 380.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Georgia 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.