Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Mongolia
Mongolia: Fertilizer application rates over the long-run was 32.96 kilograms per hectare in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Mongolia, 2002–2014
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization and Federico (2017) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in kilograms per hectare.
Analysis
Mongolia recorded 32.96 kilograms per hectare for fertilizer application rates over the long-run in 2014.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 24.5% on the previous year and up 295.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Mongolia peaked at 43.64 kilograms per hectare in 2013 and was at its lowest, 5.26 kilograms per hectare, in 2005.
That places Mongolia 114th 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 Mongolia, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 5.88 kilograms per hectare | — |
| 2003 | 5.71 kilograms per hectare | -3.0% |
| 2004 | 8.34 kilograms per hectare | +46.2% |
| 2005 | 5.26 kilograms per hectare | -36.9% |
| 2006 | 9.36 kilograms per hectare | +77.9% |
| 2007 | 8.56 kilograms per hectare | -8.5% |
| 2008 | 8.32 kilograms per hectare | -2.8% |
| 2009 | 12.17 kilograms per hectare | +46.2% |
| 2010 | 18.05 kilograms per hectare | +48.3% |
| 2011 | 22.86 kilograms per hectare | +26.7% |
| 2012 | 25.14 kilograms per hectare | +10.0% |
| 2013 | 43.64 kilograms per hectare | +73.6% |
| 2014 | 32.96 kilograms per hectare | -24.5% |
Mongolia compared with similar countries
- Mongolia's 32.96 kilograms per hectare is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 105.25 kilograms per hectare, 31% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Mongolia's 32.96 kilograms per hectare is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 189.55 kilograms per hectare, 17% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.95 kilograms per hectare | 5.26 kilograms per hectare | 12.17 kilograms per hectare | 8 |
| 2010s | 28.53 kilograms per hectare | 18.05 kilograms per hectare | 43.64 kilograms per hectare | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mongolia
More agriculture & rural data for Mongolia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 30.71 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0894 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 635.39 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.5968 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2885 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 8.9% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 8.9% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.7% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.4% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Mongolia?
- Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Mongolia was 32.96 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 Mongolia?
- The highest recorded value was 43.64 kilograms per hectare in 2013.
- What is the lowest fertilizer application rates over the long-run recorded in Mongolia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.26 kilograms per hectare in 2005.
- How does Mongolia rank for fertilizer application rates over the long-run?
- Mongolia ranks 114th out of 161 countries with data for 2014.
- Is fertilizer application rates over the long-run rising or falling in Mongolia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 295.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mongolia 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.