Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Greece
Greece: Fertilizer application rates over the long-run was 157.23 kilograms per hectare in 2014. ▼ Falling
Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Greece, 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 Greece stood at 157.23 kilograms per hectare.
The figure is up 2.8% on the previous year and down 10.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Greece peaked at 176.42 kilograms per hectare in 2004 and was at its lowest, 63.1 kilograms per hectare, in 2009.
That places Greece 59th out of 161 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 13 years of available data.
Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Greece, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 156.38 kilograms per hectare | — |
| 2003 | 162.09 kilograms per hectare | +3.7% |
| 2004 | 176.42 kilograms per hectare | +8.8% |
| 2005 | 143.04 kilograms per hectare | -18.9% |
| 2006 | 124.63 kilograms per hectare | -12.9% |
| 2007 | 96.9 kilograms per hectare | -22.2% |
| 2008 | 119.05 kilograms per hectare | +22.9% |
| 2009 | 63.1 kilograms per hectare | -47.0% |
| 2010 | 122.5 kilograms per hectare | +94.1% |
| 2011 | 159.71 kilograms per hectare | +30.4% |
| 2012 | 109.92 kilograms per hectare | -31.2% |
| 2013 | 152.92 kilograms per hectare | +39.1% |
| 2014 | 157.23 kilograms per hectare | +2.8% |
Greece compared with similar countries
- Greece's 157.23 kilograms per hectare is below the median for high income countries, which is 190.38 kilograms per hectare, 83% of the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Greece's 157.23 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)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 130.2 kilograms per hectare | 63.1 kilograms per hectare | 176.42 kilograms per hectare | 8 |
| 2010s | 140.45 kilograms per hectare | 109.92 kilograms per hectare | 159.71 kilograms per hectare | 5 |
Countries ranked near Greece
More agriculture & rural data for Greece
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 3.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0357 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 962.12 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2078 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 3.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 3.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.3% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Greece?
- Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Greece was 157.23 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 Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 176.42 kilograms per hectare in 2004.
- What is the lowest fertilizer application rates over the long-run recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 63.1 kilograms per hectare in 2009.
- How does Greece rank for fertilizer application rates over the long-run?
- Greece ranks 59th out of 161 countries with data for 2014.
- Is fertilizer application rates over the long-run rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Greece 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.