Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Tonga
Tonga: Fertilizer application rates over the long-run was 32.89 kilograms per hectare in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Tonga, 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 Tonga is 32.89 kilograms per hectare, measured in 2014.
That represents a change of down 94.3% on the previous year and down 66.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Tonga peaked at 581.22 kilograms per hectare in 2013 and was at its lowest, 9.5 kilograms per hectare, in 2007.
That places Tonga 115th out of 161 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Tonga, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 12.93 kilograms per hectare | — |
| 2003 | 301.53 kilograms per hectare | +2231.4% |
| 2004 | 98.07 kilograms per hectare | -67.5% |
| 2005 | 95 kilograms per hectare | -3.1% |
| 2006 | 45.88 kilograms per hectare | -51.7% |
| 2007 | 9.5 kilograms per hectare | -79.3% |
| 2008 | 10.12 kilograms per hectare | +6.6% |
| 2009 | 261.41 kilograms per hectare | +2481.8% |
| 2010 | 239.18 kilograms per hectare | -8.5% |
| 2011 | 108.35 kilograms per hectare | -54.7% |
| 2012 | 314.22 kilograms per hectare | +190.0% |
| 2013 | 581.22 kilograms per hectare | +85.0% |
| 2014 | 32.89 kilograms per hectare | -94.3% |
Tonga compared with similar countries
- Tonga's 32.89 kilograms per hectare is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 105.25 kilograms per hectare, 31% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Tonga's 32.89 kilograms per hectare is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 189.55 kilograms per hectare, 17% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Tonga changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +2481.8% | 10.12 kilograms per hectare | 261.41 kilograms per hectare |
| 2003 | +2231.4% | 12.93 kilograms per hectare | 301.53 kilograms per hectare |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 104.31 kilograms per hectare | 9.5 kilograms per hectare | 301.53 kilograms per hectare | 8 |
| 2010s | 255.17 kilograms per hectare | 32.89 kilograms per hectare | 581.22 kilograms per hectare | 5 |
Countries ranked near Tonga
More agriculture & rural data for Tonga
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 7.27 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1857 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,154 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.4224 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.7884 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 18.6% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 18.6% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.6% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.7% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Tonga?
- Fertilizer application rates over the long-run in Tonga was 32.89 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 Tonga?
- The highest recorded value was 581.22 kilograms per hectare in 2013.
- What is the lowest fertilizer application rates over the long-run recorded in Tonga?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.5 kilograms per hectare in 2007.
- How does Tonga rank for fertilizer application rates over the long-run?
- Tonga ranks 115th out of 161 countries with data for 2014.
- Is fertilizer application rates over the long-run rising or falling in Tonga?
- Over the last ten years it is down 66.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tonga 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.