Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Qatar
Qatar: Fertilizer application rates over the long-run was 12,112 kilograms per hectare in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Qatar, 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 Qatar is 12,112 kilograms per hectare, measured in 2014.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 66.7% on the previous year and up 184.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Qatar peaked at 12,755 kilograms per hectare in 2011 and was at its lowest, 44.43 kilograms per hectare, in 2002.
That places Qatar 1st out of 161 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Qatar, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 44.43 kilograms per hectare | — |
| 2004 | 4,255 kilograms per hectare | +9474.9% |
| 2005 | 633.53 kilograms per hectare | -85.1% |
| 2007 | 5,414 kilograms per hectare | +754.5% |
| 2008 | 231.06 kilograms per hectare | -95.7% |
| 2009 | 3,302 kilograms per hectare | +1328.9% |
| 2010 | 6,715 kilograms per hectare | +103.4% |
| 2011 | 12,755 kilograms per hectare | +90.0% |
| 2012 | 12,591 kilograms per hectare | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 7,264 kilograms per hectare | -42.3% |
| 2014 | 12,112 kilograms per hectare | +66.7% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 12,112 kilograms per hectare is above the median for high income countries, which is 190.38 kilograms per hectare, 63.6× the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 12,112 kilograms per hectare is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 239.27 kilograms per hectare, 50.6× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,313 kilograms per hectare | 44.43 kilograms per hectare | 5,414 kilograms per hectare | 6 |
| 2010s | 10,287 kilograms per hectare | 6,715 kilograms per hectare | 12,755 kilograms per hectare | 5 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
More agriculture & rural data for Qatar
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 4.94 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0031 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 221.93 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.72 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.0064 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 0.3% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 0.3% (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 Qatar?
- Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Qatar was 12,112 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 Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 12,755 kilograms per hectare in 2011.
- What is the lowest fertilizer application rates over the long-run recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 44.43 kilograms per hectare in 2002.
- How does Qatar rank for fertilizer application rates over the long-run?
- Qatar ranks 1st out of 161 countries with data for 2014.
- Is fertilizer application rates over the long-run rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 184.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar 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.