Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Pakistan
Pakistan: Fertilizer application rates over the long-run was 134.38 kilograms per hectare in 2014. ▲ Rising
Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Pakistan, 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 Pakistan is 134.38 kilograms per hectare, measured in 2014.
That represents a change of down 0.6% on the previous year and up 21.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Pakistan peaked at 144.33 kilograms per hectare in 2009 and was at its lowest, 97.47 kilograms per hectare, in 2002.
That places Pakistan 66th out of 161 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 13 years of available data.
Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 97.47 kilograms per hectare | — |
| 2003 | 100.97 kilograms per hectare | +3.6% |
| 2004 | 110.78 kilograms per hectare | +9.7% |
| 2005 | 123.48 kilograms per hectare | +11.5% |
| 2006 | 125.73 kilograms per hectare | +1.8% |
| 2007 | 118.42 kilograms per hectare | -5.8% |
| 2008 | 119.16 kilograms per hectare | +0.6% |
| 2009 | 144.33 kilograms per hectare | +21.1% |
| 2010 | 138.31 kilograms per hectare | -4.2% |
| 2011 | 128.52 kilograms per hectare | -7.1% |
| 2012 | 116.92 kilograms per hectare | -9.0% |
| 2013 | 135.25 kilograms per hectare | +15.7% |
| 2014 | 134.38 kilograms per hectare | -0.6% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 134.38 kilograms per hectare is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 29.58 kilograms per hectare, 4.5× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 134.38 kilograms per hectare is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 239.27 kilograms per hectare, 56% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 117.54 kilograms per hectare | 97.47 kilograms per hectare | 144.33 kilograms per hectare | 8 |
| 2010s | 130.68 kilograms per hectare | 116.92 kilograms per hectare | 138.31 kilograms per hectare | 5 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More agriculture & rural data for Pakistan
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 6.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2302 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 367.4 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.984 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.6047 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 23.0% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 23.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.6% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 4.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Pakistan?
- Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Pakistan was 134.38 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 Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 144.33 kilograms per hectare in 2009.
- What is the lowest fertilizer application rates over the long-run recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 97.47 kilograms per hectare in 2002.
- How does Pakistan rank for fertilizer application rates over the long-run?
- Pakistan ranks 66th out of 161 countries with data for 2014.
- Is fertilizer application rates over the long-run rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Pakistan 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.