Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Hungary
Hungary: Fertilizer application rates over the long-run was 99.1 kilograms per hectare in 2014. ▬ Flat
Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Hungary, 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 Hungary stood at 99.1 kilograms per hectare.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.4% on the previous year and up 0.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Hungary peaked at 110.41 kilograms per hectare in 2007 and was at its lowest, 77.48 kilograms per hectare, in 2009.
Hungary ranks 81st of 161 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Hungary, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 94.88 kilograms per hectare | — |
| 2003 | 95.5 kilograms per hectare | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 98.52 kilograms per hectare | +3.2% |
| 2005 | 85.2 kilograms per hectare | -13.5% |
| 2006 | 99.2 kilograms per hectare | +16.4% |
| 2007 | 110.41 kilograms per hectare | +11.3% |
| 2008 | 96.7 kilograms per hectare | -12.4% |
| 2009 | 77.48 kilograms per hectare | -19.9% |
| 2010 | 84.33 kilograms per hectare | +8.8% |
| 2011 | 93.29 kilograms per hectare | +10.6% |
| 2012 | 97.13 kilograms per hectare | +4.1% |
| 2013 | 109.4 kilograms per hectare | +12.6% |
| 2014 | 99.1 kilograms per hectare | -9.4% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 99.1 kilograms per hectare is below the median for high income countries, which is 190.38 kilograms per hectare, 52% of the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 99.1 kilograms per hectare is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 130.94 kilograms per hectare, 76% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 94.74 kilograms per hectare | 77.48 kilograms per hectare | 110.41 kilograms per hectare | 8 |
| 2010s | 96.65 kilograms per hectare | 84.33 kilograms per hectare | 109.4 kilograms per hectare | 5 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
More agriculture & rural data for Hungary
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.23 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0265 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 687.58 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2931 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.7% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.7% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Hungary?
- Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Hungary was 99.1 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 Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 110.41 kilograms per hectare in 2007.
- What is the lowest fertilizer application rates over the long-run recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 77.48 kilograms per hectare in 2009.
- How does Hungary rank for fertilizer application rates over the long-run?
- Hungary ranks 81st out of 161 countries with data for 2014.
- Is fertilizer application rates over the long-run rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Hungary 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.