Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Philippines
Philippines: Fertilizer application rates over the long-run was 183.09 kilograms per hectare in 2014. ▼ Falling
Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Philippines, 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 Philippines stood at 183.09 kilograms per hectare. That is the highest value across all 13 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 155.2% on the previous year and up 14.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Philippines peaked at 183.09 kilograms per hectare in 2014 and was at its lowest, 71.75 kilograms per hectare, in 2013.
That places Philippines 51st 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 Philippines, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 146.36 kilograms per hectare | — |
| 2003 | 172.77 kilograms per hectare | +18.0% |
| 2004 | 159.85 kilograms per hectare | -7.5% |
| 2005 | 152.16 kilograms per hectare | -4.8% |
| 2006 | 138.56 kilograms per hectare | -8.9% |
| 2007 | 159.31 kilograms per hectare | +15.0% |
| 2008 | 104.97 kilograms per hectare | -34.1% |
| 2009 | 121.44 kilograms per hectare | +15.7% |
| 2010 | 151.44 kilograms per hectare | +24.7% |
| 2011 | 144.86 kilograms per hectare | -4.3% |
| 2012 | 102.15 kilograms per hectare | -29.5% |
| 2013 | 71.75 kilograms per hectare | -29.8% |
| 2014 | 183.09 kilograms per hectare | +155.2% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 183.09 kilograms per hectare is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 105.25 kilograms per hectare, 1.7× the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 183.09 kilograms per hectare is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 189.55 kilograms per hectare, 97% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 144.43 kilograms per hectare | 104.97 kilograms per hectare | 172.77 kilograms per hectare | 8 |
| 2010s | 130.66 kilograms per hectare | 71.75 kilograms per hectare | 183.09 kilograms per hectare | 5 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
More agriculture & rural data for Philippines
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -0.2488 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0859 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 358.34 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.0874 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4423 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 8.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 8.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.1% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Philippines?
- Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Philippines was 183.09 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 Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 183.09 kilograms per hectare in 2014.
- What is the lowest fertilizer application rates over the long-run recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 71.75 kilograms per hectare in 2013.
- How does Philippines rank for fertilizer application rates over the long-run?
- Philippines ranks 51st out of 161 countries with data for 2014.
- Is fertilizer application rates over the long-run rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Philippines 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.