Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Mozambique
Mozambique: Fertilizer application rates over the long-run was 14.89 kilograms per hectare in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Mozambique, 2002–2014
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization and Federico (2017) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in kilograms per hectare.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Mozambique is 14.89 kilograms per hectare, measured in 2014. That is the highest value across all 13 years on record.
The figure is up 40.7% on the previous year and up 559.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Mozambique peaked at 14.89 kilograms per hectare in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0.7362 kilograms per hectare, in 2003.
That places Mozambique 132nd out of 161 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 5.98 kilograms per hectare | — |
| 2003 | 0.7362 kilograms per hectare | -87.7% |
| 2004 | 2.26 kilograms per hectare | +206.9% |
| 2005 | 1.43 kilograms per hectare | -36.8% |
| 2006 | 4.64 kilograms per hectare | +225.3% |
| 2007 | 2.66 kilograms per hectare | -42.7% |
| 2008 | 11.42 kilograms per hectare | +329.1% |
| 2009 | 4.03 kilograms per hectare | -64.7% |
| 2010 | 8.2 kilograms per hectare | +103.3% |
| 2011 | 7.36 kilograms per hectare | -10.3% |
| 2012 | 5.99 kilograms per hectare | -18.5% |
| 2013 | 10.58 kilograms per hectare | +76.6% |
| 2014 | 14.89 kilograms per hectare | +40.7% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 14.89 kilograms per hectare is above the median for low income countries, which is 11.09 kilograms per hectare, 1.3× the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 14.89 kilograms per hectare is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 11.2 kilograms per hectare, 1.3× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.14 kilograms per hectare | 0.7362 kilograms per hectare | 11.42 kilograms per hectare | 8 |
| 2010s | 9.41 kilograms per hectare | 5.99 kilograms per hectare | 14.89 kilograms per hectare | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
More agriculture & rural data for Mozambique
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -0.2557 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2557 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 160.3 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.63 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.6279 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 25.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 25.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.4% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.2% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Mozambique?
- Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Mozambique was 14.89 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 Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 14.89 kilograms per hectare in 2014.
- What is the lowest fertilizer application rates over the long-run recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.7362 kilograms per hectare in 2003.
- How does Mozambique rank for fertilizer application rates over the long-run?
- Mozambique ranks 132nd out of 161 countries with data for 2014.
- Is fertilizer application rates over the long-run rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 559.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique 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.