Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Serbia
Serbia: Fertilizer application rates over the long-run was 157.23 kilograms per hectare in 2014. ▲ Rising
Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Serbia, 2006–2014
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 Serbia is 157.23 kilograms per hectare, measured in 2014.
That represents a change of down 20.5% on the previous year and up 4.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Serbia peaked at 220.14 kilograms per hectare in 2012 and was at its lowest, 142.18 kilograms per hectare, in 2008.
That places Serbia 58th out of 161 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the middle of the range.
Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Serbia, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 150.06 kilograms per hectare | — |
| 2007 | 193.71 kilograms per hectare | +29.1% |
| 2008 | 142.18 kilograms per hectare | -26.6% |
| 2009 | 181.1 kilograms per hectare | +27.4% |
| 2010 | 144.46 kilograms per hectare | -20.2% |
| 2011 | 158.29 kilograms per hectare | +9.6% |
| 2012 | 220.14 kilograms per hectare | +39.1% |
| 2013 | 197.86 kilograms per hectare | -10.1% |
| 2014 | 157.23 kilograms per hectare | -20.5% |
Serbia compared with similar countries
- Serbia's 157.23 kilograms per hectare is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 105.25 kilograms per hectare, 1.5× the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Serbia's 157.23 kilograms per hectare is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 130.94 kilograms per hectare, 1.2× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 166.76 kilograms per hectare | 142.18 kilograms per hectare | 193.71 kilograms per hectare | 4 |
| 2010s | 175.6 kilograms per hectare | 144.46 kilograms per hectare | 220.14 kilograms per hectare | 5 |
Countries ranked near Serbia
More agriculture & rural data for Serbia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 14.89 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0328 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 501.36 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.24 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3736 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 3.3% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 3.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.0% (2007)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.6% (2007)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Serbia?
- Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Serbia was 157.23 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 Serbia?
- The highest recorded value was 220.14 kilograms per hectare in 2012.
- What is the lowest fertilizer application rates over the long-run recorded in Serbia?
- The lowest recorded value was 142.18 kilograms per hectare in 2008.
- How does Serbia rank for fertilizer application rates over the long-run?
- Serbia ranks 58th out of 161 countries with data for 2014.
- Is fertilizer application rates over the long-run rising or falling in Serbia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Serbia 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.