Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Romania
Romania: Fertilizer application rates over the long-run was 51.52 kilograms per hectare in 2014. ▲ Rising
Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Romania, 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 Romania is 51.52 kilograms per hectare, measured in 2014.
The figure is down 8.4% on the previous year and up 20.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Romania peaked at 56.23 kilograms per hectare in 2013 and was at its lowest, 34.78 kilograms per hectare, in 2002.
That places Romania 102nd 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 Romania, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 34.78 kilograms per hectare | — |
| 2003 | 38.63 kilograms per hectare | +11.1% |
| 2004 | 42.63 kilograms per hectare | +10.3% |
| 2005 | 51.35 kilograms per hectare | +20.5% |
| 2006 | 40.6 kilograms per hectare | -20.9% |
| 2007 | 44.64 kilograms per hectare | +10.0% |
| 2008 | 45.64 kilograms per hectare | +2.2% |
| 2009 | 48.49 kilograms per hectare | +6.3% |
| 2010 | 52.55 kilograms per hectare | +8.4% |
| 2011 | 54.13 kilograms per hectare | +3.0% |
| 2012 | 49.78 kilograms per hectare | -8.0% |
| 2013 | 56.23 kilograms per hectare | +13.0% |
| 2014 | 51.52 kilograms per hectare | -8.4% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 51.52 kilograms per hectare is below the median for high income countries, which is 190.38 kilograms per hectare, 27% of the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Romania's 51.52 kilograms per hectare is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 130.94 kilograms per hectare, 39% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 43.34 kilograms per hectare | 34.78 kilograms per hectare | 51.35 kilograms per hectare | 8 |
| 2010s | 52.84 kilograms per hectare | 49.78 kilograms per hectare | 56.23 kilograms per hectare | 5 |
Countries ranked near Romania
More agriculture & rural data for Romania
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 19.62 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.03 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 676.39 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.1768 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4783 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 3.0% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 3.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.9% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Romania?
- Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Romania was 51.52 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 Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 56.23 kilograms per hectare in 2013.
- What is the lowest fertilizer application rates over the long-run recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 34.78 kilograms per hectare in 2002.
- How does Romania rank for fertilizer application rates over the long-run?
- Romania ranks 102nd out of 161 countries with data for 2014.
- Is fertilizer application rates over the long-run rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Romania 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.