Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Fertilizer application rates over the long-run was 242.24 kilograms per hectare in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Saudi Arabia, 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 Saudi Arabia stood at 242.24 kilograms per hectare.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 17.6% on the previous year and up 130.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Saudi Arabia peaked at 361.49 kilograms per hectare in 2012 and was at its lowest, 43.82 kilograms per hectare, in 2009.
Saudi Arabia ranks 33rd of 161 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 56.48 kilograms per hectare | — |
| 2003 | 119.18 kilograms per hectare | +111.0% |
| 2004 | 104.99 kilograms per hectare | -11.9% |
| 2005 | 93.9 kilograms per hectare | -10.6% |
| 2006 | 98.78 kilograms per hectare | +5.2% |
| 2007 | 118.83 kilograms per hectare | +20.3% |
| 2008 | 77.6 kilograms per hectare | -34.7% |
| 2009 | 43.82 kilograms per hectare | -43.5% |
| 2010 | 92.04 kilograms per hectare | +110.0% |
| 2011 | 148.32 kilograms per hectare | +61.1% |
| 2012 | 361.49 kilograms per hectare | +143.7% |
| 2013 | 293.94 kilograms per hectare | -18.7% |
| 2014 | 242.24 kilograms per hectare | -17.6% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 242.24 kilograms per hectare is above the median for high income countries, which is 190.38 kilograms per hectare, 1.3× the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 242.24 kilograms per hectare is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 239.27 kilograms per hectare, 1.0× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 89.2 kilograms per hectare | 43.82 kilograms per hectare | 119.18 kilograms per hectare | 8 |
| 2010s | 227.6 kilograms per hectare | 92.04 kilograms per hectare | 361.49 kilograms per hectare | 5 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
More agriculture & rural data for Saudi Arabia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0259 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 894.48 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 3.68 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1539 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.3% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Saudi Arabia?
- Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Saudi Arabia was 242.24 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 Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 361.49 kilograms per hectare in 2012.
- What is the lowest fertilizer application rates over the long-run recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 43.82 kilograms per hectare in 2009.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for fertilizer application rates over the long-run?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 33rd out of 161 countries with data for 2014.
- Is fertilizer application rates over the long-run rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 130.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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.