Fertilizer consumption in Africa Western and Central
Africa Western and Central: Fertilizer consumption was 9.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
9.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
down 2.7%
Rank
47th
of 47 groups
All-time high
16.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2020
All-time low
0.5011 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer consumption in Africa Western and Central, 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
Africa Western and Central recorded 9.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land for fertilizer consumption in 2023.
That represents a change of down 2.7% on the previous year and up 10.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Africa Western and Central peaked at 16.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.5011 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1961.
Africa Western and Central ranks 47th of 47 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in Africa Western and Central, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.5011 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 0.5267 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.1% |
| 1963 | 0.6775 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +28.6% |
| 1964 | 0.6493 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.2% |
| 1965 | 0.7879 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +21.3% |
| 1966 | 1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +27.1% |
| 1967 | 1.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +23.0% |
| 1968 | 1.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.5% |
| 1969 | 1.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.1% |
| 1970 | 1.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +26.9% |
| 1971 | 1.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.2% |
| 1972 | 1.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +21.2% |
| 1973 | 1.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.9% |
| 1974 | 2.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +32.4% |
| 1975 | 3.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +24.4% |
| 1976 | 3.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.2% |
| 1977 | 4.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.4% |
| 1978 | 3.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.4% |
| 1979 | 4.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.3% |
| 1980 | 4.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.6% |
| 1981 | 5.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +23.1% |
| 1982 | 5.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.0% |
| 1983 | 6.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.7% |
| 1984 | 6.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.4% |
| 1985 | 6.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.0% |
| 1986 | 6.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.5% |
| 1987 | 5.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.6% |
| 1988 | 6.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.0% |
| 1989 | 7.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.9% |
| 1990 | 7.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.8% |
| 1991 | 7.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.5% |
| 1992 | 8.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.6% |
| 1993 | 8.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.8% |
| 1994 | 6.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -21.7% |
| 1995 | 5.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -19.5% |
| 1996 | 5.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.3% |
| 1997 | 5.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.5% |
| 1998 | 5.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.6% |
| 1999 | 6.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.9% |
| 2000 | 5.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.1% |
| 2001 | 5.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.4% |
| 2002 | 5.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.5% |
| 2003 | 6.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.2% |
| 2004 | 6.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.8% |
| 2005 | 6.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.1% |
| 2006 | 8.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +29.0% |
| 2007 | 5.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -33.8% |
| 2008 | 5.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.9% |
| 2009 | 6.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.6% |
| 2010 | 9.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +56.7% |
| 2011 | 6.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -31.4% |
| 2012 | 8.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +34.8% |
| 2013 | 8.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.3% |
| 2014 | 8.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 9.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.2% |
| 2016 | 11.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +21.2% |
| 2017 | 14.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +28.4% |
| 2018 | 14.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.9% |
| 2019 | 15.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.9% |
| 2020 | 16.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.2% |
| 2021 | 13.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -21.5% |
| 2022 | 10.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -23.3% |
| 2023 | 9.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.8448 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.5011 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 2.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 7.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 8.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 8.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 6.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 15.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 16.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Africa Western and Central
- 44 Lebanon 190.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 45 Honduras 187.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 46 Cayman Islands 181.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 47 Portugal 179.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 48 Brunei Darussalam 177.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 49 Uruguay 174.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 50 Cyprus 172.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Africa Western and Central
- Rural population, per capita 0.4652 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 21.9% (2025)
- Rural population 247.88 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 1.0% (2025)
- Rural population 46.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.7% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 4.2% (2023)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 350.89 current US$ per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 11.3 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2193 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Africa Western and Central?
- Fertilizer consumption in Africa Western and Central was 9.89 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 Africa Western and Central?
- The highest recorded value was 16.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2020.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Africa Western and Central?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.5011 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1961.
- How does Africa Western and Central rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Africa Western and Central ranks 47th out of 47 groups with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Africa Western and Central?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa Western and Central 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.