Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Thailand
Thailand: Fertilizer application rates over the long-run was 152.29 kilograms per hectare in 2014. ▲ Rising
Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Thailand, 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 Thailand is 152.29 kilograms per hectare, measured in 2014.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.9% on the previous year and up 15.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Thailand peaked at 167.1 kilograms per hectare in 2013 and was at its lowest, 110.52 kilograms per hectare, in 2002.
That places Thailand 60th 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 Thailand, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 110.52 kilograms per hectare | — |
| 2003 | 149.18 kilograms per hectare | +35.0% |
| 2004 | 131.69 kilograms per hectare | -11.7% |
| 2005 | 112.73 kilograms per hectare | -14.4% |
| 2006 | 117.4 kilograms per hectare | +4.1% |
| 2007 | 124.95 kilograms per hectare | +6.4% |
| 2008 | 130.52 kilograms per hectare | +4.5% |
| 2009 | 122.06 kilograms per hectare | -6.5% |
| 2010 | 162.16 kilograms per hectare | +32.9% |
| 2011 | 159.16 kilograms per hectare | -1.8% |
| 2012 | 151.75 kilograms per hectare | -4.7% |
| 2013 | 167.1 kilograms per hectare | +10.1% |
| 2014 | 152.29 kilograms per hectare | -8.9% |
Thailand compared with similar countries
- Thailand's 152.29 kilograms per hectare is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 105.25 kilograms per hectare, 1.4× the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Thailand's 152.29 kilograms per hectare is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 189.55 kilograms per hectare, 80% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 124.88 kilograms per hectare | 110.52 kilograms per hectare | 149.18 kilograms per hectare | 8 |
| 2010s | 158.49 kilograms per hectare | 151.75 kilograms per hectare | 167.1 kilograms per hectare | 5 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
More agriculture & rural data for Thailand
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 7.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0875 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 704.7 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -2.51 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.372 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 8.7% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 8.7% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 4.0% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Thailand?
- Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Thailand was 152.29 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 Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 167.1 kilograms per hectare in 2013.
- What is the lowest fertilizer application rates over the long-run recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 110.52 kilograms per hectare in 2002.
- How does Thailand rank for fertilizer application rates over the long-run?
- Thailand ranks 60th out of 161 countries with data for 2014.
- Is fertilizer application rates over the long-run rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Thailand 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.