Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Oman
Oman: Fertilizer application rates over the long-run was 260.32 kilograms per hectare in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Oman, 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 Oman is 260.32 kilograms per hectare, measured in 2014.
The figure is down 71.4% on the previous year and down 44.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Oman peaked at 1,366 kilograms per hectare in 2005 and was at its lowest, 113.88 kilograms per hectare, in 2010.
Oman ranks 28th of 161 countries on this measure, in the top 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 Oman, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 382.94 kilograms per hectare | — |
| 2003 | 391.9 kilograms per hectare | +2.3% |
| 2004 | 472.41 kilograms per hectare | +20.5% |
| 2005 | 1,366 kilograms per hectare | +189.1% |
| 2006 | 1,064 kilograms per hectare | -22.1% |
| 2007 | 363.75 kilograms per hectare | -65.8% |
| 2008 | 724.1 kilograms per hectare | +99.1% |
| 2009 | 632.43 kilograms per hectare | -12.7% |
| 2010 | 113.88 kilograms per hectare | -82.0% |
| 2011 | 653.6 kilograms per hectare | +474.0% |
| 2012 | 969.76 kilograms per hectare | +48.4% |
| 2013 | 908.99 kilograms per hectare | -6.3% |
| 2014 | 260.32 kilograms per hectare | -71.4% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 260.32 kilograms per hectare is above the median for high income countries, which is 190.38 kilograms per hectare, 1.4× the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Oman's 260.32 kilograms per hectare is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 239.27 kilograms per hectare, 1.1× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 674.62 kilograms per hectare | 363.75 kilograms per hectare | 1,366 kilograms per hectare | 8 |
| 2010s | 581.31 kilograms per hectare | 113.88 kilograms per hectare | 969.76 kilograms per hectare | 5 |
Countries ranked near Oman
More agriculture & rural data for Oman
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.37 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0281 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 560.19 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 3.86 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2052 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.8% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.4% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Oman?
- Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Oman was 260.32 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 Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 1,366 kilograms per hectare in 2005.
- What is the lowest fertilizer application rates over the long-run recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 113.88 kilograms per hectare in 2010.
- How does Oman rank for fertilizer application rates over the long-run?
- Oman ranks 28th out of 161 countries with data for 2014.
- Is fertilizer application rates over the long-run rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Oman 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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About this data
Average fertilizer application rates for select countries over the long-run, measured in kilograms of nutrient per hectare of arable land.