Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Iran
Iran: Fertilizer application rates over the long-run was 31.58 kilograms per hectare in 2014. ▼ Falling
Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Iran, 2002–2014
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization and Federico (2017) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in kilograms per hectare.
Analysis
Iran recorded 31.58 kilograms per hectare for fertilizer application rates over the long-run in 2014.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.6% on the previous year and down 69.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Iran peaked at 113.96 kilograms per hectare in 2006 and was at its lowest, 31.31 kilograms per hectare, in 2012.
That places Iran 118th 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 Iran, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 78.74 kilograms per hectare | — |
| 2003 | 80.29 kilograms per hectare | +2.0% |
| 2004 | 103.75 kilograms per hectare | +29.2% |
| 2005 | 95.05 kilograms per hectare | -8.4% |
| 2006 | 113.96 kilograms per hectare | +19.9% |
| 2007 | 90.04 kilograms per hectare | -21.0% |
| 2008 | 99.85 kilograms per hectare | +10.9% |
| 2009 | 75.98 kilograms per hectare | -23.9% |
| 2010 | 57.83 kilograms per hectare | -23.9% |
| 2011 | 31.73 kilograms per hectare | -45.1% |
| 2012 | 31.31 kilograms per hectare | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 33.44 kilograms per hectare | +6.8% |
| 2014 | 31.58 kilograms per hectare | -5.6% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 31.58 kilograms per hectare is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 105.25 kilograms per hectare, 30% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Iran's 31.58 kilograms per hectare is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 239.27 kilograms per hectare, 13% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 92.21 kilograms per hectare | 75.98 kilograms per hectare | 113.96 kilograms per hectare | 8 |
| 2010s | 37.18 kilograms per hectare | 31.31 kilograms per hectare | 57.83 kilograms per hectare | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More agriculture & rural data for Iran
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -25.14 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1059 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 415.77 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.6359 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2262 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 10.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 10.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.3% (2022)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 3.0% (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Iran?
- Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Iran was 31.58 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 Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 113.96 kilograms per hectare in 2006.
- What is the lowest fertilizer application rates over the long-run recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 31.31 kilograms per hectare in 2012.
- How does Iran rank for fertilizer application rates over the long-run?
- Iran ranks 118th out of 161 countries with data for 2014.
- Is fertilizer application rates over the long-run rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 69.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Iran 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.