Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Sudan
Sudan: Fertilizer application rates over the long-run was 11.09 kilograms per hectare in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Sudan, 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 Sudan is 11.09 kilograms per hectare, measured in 2014.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.1% on the previous year and up 140.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Sudan peaked at 11.19 kilograms per hectare in 2012 and was at its lowest, 2.55 kilograms per hectare, in 2006.
That places Sudan 138th out of 161 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the bottom 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 Sudan, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3.47 kilograms per hectare | — |
| 2003 | 3.5 kilograms per hectare | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 4.61 kilograms per hectare | +31.9% |
| 2005 | 2.68 kilograms per hectare | -42.0% |
| 2006 | 2.55 kilograms per hectare | -4.6% |
| 2007 | 3.59 kilograms per hectare | +40.7% |
| 2008 | 3.84 kilograms per hectare | +7.0% |
| 2009 | 7.96 kilograms per hectare | +107.3% |
| 2010 | 10.24 kilograms per hectare | +28.6% |
| 2011 | 8.08 kilograms per hectare | -21.1% |
| 2012 | 11.19 kilograms per hectare | +38.6% |
| 2013 | 11.08 kilograms per hectare | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 11.09 kilograms per hectare | +0.1% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 11.09 kilograms per hectare is above the median for low income countries, which is 11.09 kilograms per hectare, 1.0× the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 11.09 kilograms per hectare is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 11.2 kilograms per hectare, 99% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.02 kilograms per hectare | 2.55 kilograms per hectare | 7.96 kilograms per hectare | 8 |
| 2010s | 10.34 kilograms per hectare | 8.08 kilograms per hectare | 11.19 kilograms per hectare | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
More agriculture & rural data for Sudan
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 60.3 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2936 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 341.88 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.3 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.6507 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 29.4% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 29.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 7.8% (2018)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.5% (2018)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Sudan?
- Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Sudan was 11.09 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 Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 11.19 kilograms per hectare in 2012.
- What is the lowest fertilizer application rates over the long-run recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.55 kilograms per hectare in 2006.
- How does Sudan rank for fertilizer application rates over the long-run?
- Sudan ranks 138th out of 161 countries with data for 2014.
- Is fertilizer application rates over the long-run rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 140.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan 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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About this data
Average fertilizer application rates for select countries over the long-run, measured in kilograms of nutrient per hectare of arable land.