Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Lithuania
Lithuania: Fertilizer application rates over the long-run was 102.29 kilograms per hectare in 2014. ▼ Falling
Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Lithuania, 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 Lithuania stood at 102.29 kilograms per hectare.
That represents a change of up 21.1% on the previous year and down 41.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Lithuania peaked at 173.76 kilograms per hectare in 2004 and was at its lowest, 44.26 kilograms per hectare, in 2009.
That places Lithuania 79th 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 Lithuania, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 110.16 kilograms per hectare | — |
| 2003 | 147.38 kilograms per hectare | +33.8% |
| 2004 | 173.76 kilograms per hectare | +17.9% |
| 2005 | 97.56 kilograms per hectare | -43.9% |
| 2006 | 102.17 kilograms per hectare | +4.7% |
| 2007 | 90.07 kilograms per hectare | -11.8% |
| 2008 | 86.68 kilograms per hectare | -3.8% |
| 2009 | 44.26 kilograms per hectare | -48.9% |
| 2010 | 103.53 kilograms per hectare | +133.9% |
| 2011 | 77.63 kilograms per hectare | -25.0% |
| 2012 | 98.62 kilograms per hectare | +27.0% |
| 2013 | 84.45 kilograms per hectare | -14.4% |
| 2014 | 102.29 kilograms per hectare | +21.1% |
Lithuania compared with similar countries
- Lithuania's 102.29 kilograms per hectare is below the median for high income countries, which is 190.38 kilograms per hectare, 54% of the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Lithuania's 102.29 kilograms per hectare is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 130.94 kilograms per hectare, 78% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 106.5 kilograms per hectare | 44.26 kilograms per hectare | 173.76 kilograms per hectare | 8 |
| 2010s | 93.31 kilograms per hectare | 77.63 kilograms per hectare | 103.53 kilograms per hectare | 5 |
Countries ranked near Lithuania
More agriculture & rural data for Lithuania
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 4.69 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0227 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 748.66 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.7947 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3092 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.3% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.7% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Lithuania?
- Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Lithuania was 102.29 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 Lithuania?
- The highest recorded value was 173.76 kilograms per hectare in 2004.
- What is the lowest fertilizer application rates over the long-run recorded in Lithuania?
- The lowest recorded value was 44.26 kilograms per hectare in 2009.
- How does Lithuania rank for fertilizer application rates over the long-run?
- Lithuania ranks 79th out of 161 countries with data for 2014.
- Is fertilizer application rates over the long-run rising or falling in Lithuania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Lithuania 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.