Fertilizer consumption in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Fertilizer consumption was 6.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
6.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
up 30.2%
World rank
173rd
of 199 countries
All-time high
20.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2017
All-time low
0.141 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1964
Years of data
61
1961–2023
Fertilizer consumption in Afghanistan, 1961–2023
Source: FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in kilograms per hectare of arable land.
Analysis
In 2023, fertilizer consumption in Afghanistan stood at 6.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land.
That represents a change of up 30.2% on the previous year and up 35.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Afghanistan peaked at 20.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.141 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1964.
That places Afghanistan 173rd out of 199 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.1438 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 0.1429 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.6% |
| 1963 | 0.1419 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.6% |
| 1964 | 0.141 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.6% |
| 1965 | 0.141 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 0.1914 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +35.8% |
| 1967 | 1.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +565.9% |
| 1968 | 1.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +50.0% |
| 1969 | 2.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.1% |
| 1970 | 2.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.0% |
| 1971 | 2.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.3% |
| 1972 | 3.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +41.8% |
| 1973 | 3.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -15.5% |
| 1974 | 4.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +37.8% |
| 1975 | 4.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.3% |
| 1976 | 5.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +21.6% |
| 1977 | 6.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +22.6% |
| 1978 | 6.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.0% |
| 1979 | 6.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.3% |
| 1980 | 6.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.8% |
| 1981 | 5.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.6% |
| 1982 | 6.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.5% |
| 1983 | 7.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.2% |
| 1984 | 9.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +28.3% |
| 1985 | 9.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.5% |
| 1986 | 8.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.8% |
| 1987 | 9.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +17.4% |
| 1988 | 7.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -29.5% |
| 1989 | 7.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.2% |
| 1990 | 5.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -20.0% |
| 1991 | 6.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.2% |
| 1992 | 5.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.8% |
| 1993 | 5.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.7% |
| 1996 | 0.6539 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -87.2% |
| 1997 | 0.6506 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.5% |
| 1998 | 0.9024 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +38.7% |
| 1999 | 0.6533 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -27.6% |
| 2000 | 0.6508 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.4% |
| 2001 | 2.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +268.0% |
| 2002 | 3.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +33.4% |
| 2003 | 3.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.9% |
| 2004 | 4.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +22.0% |
| 2005 | 3.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.1% |
| 2006 | 3.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -16.4% |
| 2007 | 2.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -34.1% |
| 2008 | 1.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.9% |
| 2009 | 1.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.0% |
| 2010 | 1.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.8% |
| 2011 | 3.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +115.3% |
| 2012 | 2.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -37.9% |
| 2013 | 4.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +105.3% |
| 2014 | 10.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +108.2% |
| 2015 | 13.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +31.1% |
| 2016 | 13.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.7% |
| 2017 | 20.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +49.5% |
| 2018 | 17.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -15.2% |
| 2019 | 10.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -36.8% |
| 2020 | 8.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -20.6% |
| 2021 | 5.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -40.3% |
| 2022 | 5.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.6% |
| 2023 | 6.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +30.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.6947 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.141 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 2.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 4.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 2.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 6.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.6506 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 6.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 8 |
| 2000s | 2.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.6508 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 20.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 8.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
- 170 Micronesia (country) 7.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 171 Madagascar 7.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 172 Sudan 7.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 174 Chad 6.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 175 Angola 6 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 176 Saint Kitts and Nevis 5.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Afghanistan
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 2.31 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.3429 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 142.96 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.47 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0018 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Rural population, per capita 0.7406 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 34.3% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 34.3% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 21.0% (2019)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.8% (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Afghanistan?
- Fertilizer consumption in Afghanistan was 6.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023, according to FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest fertilizer consumption recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 20.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2017.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.141 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1964.
- How does Afghanistan rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Afghanistan ranks 173rd out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), published as part of Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Fertilizer consumption measures the quantity of plant nutrients used per unit of arable land. Fertilizer products cover nitrogenous, potash, and phosphate fertilizers (including ground rock phosphate). Traditional nutrients--animal and plant manures--are not included. For the purpose of data dissemination, FAO has adopted the concept of a calendar year (January to December). Some countries compile fertilizer data on a calendar year basis, while others are on a split-year basis. Arable land includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded.