Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Portugal
Portugal: Fertilizer application rates over the long-run was 184.76 kilograms per hectare in 2014. ▼ Falling
Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Portugal, 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 Portugal is 184.76 kilograms per hectare, measured in 2014.
That represents a change of up 3.4% on the previous year and down 11.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Portugal peaked at 208.31 kilograms per hectare in 2004 and was at its lowest, 118.57 kilograms per hectare, in 2009.
That places Portugal 50th 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 Portugal, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 194.04 kilograms per hectare | — |
| 2003 | 176.96 kilograms per hectare | -8.8% |
| 2004 | 208.31 kilograms per hectare | +17.7% |
| 2005 | 207.12 kilograms per hectare | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 135.29 kilograms per hectare | -34.7% |
| 2007 | 199.91 kilograms per hectare | +47.8% |
| 2008 | 155.49 kilograms per hectare | -22.2% |
| 2009 | 118.57 kilograms per hectare | -23.7% |
| 2010 | 148.96 kilograms per hectare | +25.6% |
| 2011 | 132.5 kilograms per hectare | -11.0% |
| 2012 | 150.27 kilograms per hectare | +13.4% |
| 2013 | 178.64 kilograms per hectare | +18.9% |
| 2014 | 184.76 kilograms per hectare | +3.4% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 184.76 kilograms per hectare is below the median for high income countries, which is 190.38 kilograms per hectare, 97% of the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 184.76 kilograms per hectare is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 130.94 kilograms per hectare, 1.4× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 174.46 kilograms per hectare | 118.57 kilograms per hectare | 208.31 kilograms per hectare | 8 |
| 2010s | 159.03 kilograms per hectare | 132.5 kilograms per hectare | 184.76 kilograms per hectare | 5 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 47 Switzerland 197.18 kilograms per hectare compare
- 48 French Polynesia 196 kilograms per hectare compare
- 49 Suriname 190.63 kilograms per hectare compare
- 51 Philippines 183.09 kilograms per hectare compare
- 52 Venezuela 179.63 kilograms per hectare compare
- 53 Cyprus 175.87 kilograms per hectare compare
More agriculture & rural data for Portugal
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 7.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0196 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 628.85 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.5936 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.385 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.0% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.9% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.4% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Portugal?
- Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Portugal was 184.76 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 Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 208.31 kilograms per hectare in 2004.
- What is the lowest fertilizer application rates over the long-run recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 118.57 kilograms per hectare in 2009.
- How does Portugal rank for fertilizer application rates over the long-run?
- Portugal ranks 50th out of 161 countries with data for 2014.
- Is fertilizer application rates over the long-run rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Portugal 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.