Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Switzerland
Switzerland: Fertilizer application rates over the long-run was 197.18 kilograms per hectare in 2014. ▬ Flat
Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Switzerland, 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 Switzerland is 197.18 kilograms per hectare, measured in 2014.
The figure is down 3.9% on the previous year and down 8.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Switzerland peaked at 229.9 kilograms per hectare in 2007 and was at its lowest, 190.83 kilograms per hectare, in 2009.
That places Switzerland 47th out of 161 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the middle of the range.
Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 196.21 kilograms per hectare | — |
| 2003 | 203.37 kilograms per hectare | +3.7% |
| 2004 | 216.44 kilograms per hectare | +6.4% |
| 2005 | 227.96 kilograms per hectare | +5.3% |
| 2006 | 228.65 kilograms per hectare | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 229.9 kilograms per hectare | +0.5% |
| 2008 | 227.27 kilograms per hectare | -1.1% |
| 2009 | 190.83 kilograms per hectare | -16.0% |
| 2010 | 218.38 kilograms per hectare | +14.4% |
| 2011 | 208.96 kilograms per hectare | -4.3% |
| 2012 | 215.92 kilograms per hectare | +3.3% |
| 2013 | 205.17 kilograms per hectare | -5.0% |
| 2014 | 197.18 kilograms per hectare | -3.9% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 197.18 kilograms per hectare is above the median for high income countries, which is 190.38 kilograms per hectare, 1.0× the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 197.18 kilograms per hectare is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 130.94 kilograms per hectare, 1.5× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 215.08 kilograms per hectare | 190.83 kilograms per hectare | 229.9 kilograms per hectare | 8 |
| 2010s | 209.12 kilograms per hectare | 197.18 kilograms per hectare | 218.38 kilograms per hectare | 5 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
More agriculture & rural data for Switzerland
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0064 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 739.83 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.8806 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1427 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 0.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 0.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.1% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.5% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Switzerland?
- Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Switzerland was 197.18 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 Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 229.9 kilograms per hectare in 2007.
- What is the lowest fertilizer application rates over the long-run recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 190.83 kilograms per hectare in 2009.
- How does Switzerland rank for fertilizer application rates over the long-run?
- Switzerland ranks 47th out of 161 countries with data for 2014.
- Is fertilizer application rates over the long-run rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Switzerland 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.