Fertilizer consumption in Arab World
Arab World: Fertilizer consumption was 58.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ▲ Rising
Fertilizer consumption in Arab World, 1966–2023
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
Arab World recorded 58.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land for fertilizer consumption in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.0% on the previous year and up 11.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Arab World peaked at 90.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2002 and was at its lowest, 13.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1966.
That places Arab World 33rd out of 45 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 57 years of available data.
Fertilizer consumption in Arab World, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 13.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1967 | 14.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.9% |
| 1968 | 16.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.7% |
| 1969 | 18.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.4% |
| 1970 | 20.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.3% |
| 1972 | 25.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +27.0% |
| 1973 | 25.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.5% |
| 1974 | 26.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.0% |
| 1975 | 27.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.7% |
| 1976 | 30.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.3% |
| 1977 | 31.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.0% |
| 1978 | 34.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.3% |
| 1979 | 38.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.0% |
| 1980 | 41.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.9% |
| 1981 | 42.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.8% |
| 1982 | 45.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.9% |
| 1983 | 51.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.4% |
| 1984 | 56.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.2% |
| 1985 | 63.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.1% |
| 1986 | 69.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.3% |
| 1987 | 71.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.6% |
| 1988 | 70.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.9% |
| 1989 | 66.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.2% |
| 1990 | 68.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.3% |
| 1991 | 65.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.2% |
| 1992 | 65.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.2% |
| 1993 | 71.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.4% |
| 1994 | 65.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.6% |
| 1995 | 67.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.6% |
| 1996 | 68.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.8% |
| 1997 | 70.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.6% |
| 1998 | 73.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.4% |
| 1999 | 76.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.6% |
| 2000 | 79.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.8% |
| 2001 | 86.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.6% |
| 2002 | 90.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.1% |
| 2003 | 76.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -15.5% |
| 2004 | 85.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.4% |
| 2005 | 86.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.5% |
| 2006 | 87.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.6% |
| 2007 | 82.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.6% |
| 2008 | 80.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.8% |
| 2009 | 76.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.5% |
| 2010 | 73.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.7% |
| 2011 | 79.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.8% |
| 2012 | 51.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -34.8% |
| 2013 | 53.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.9% |
| 2015 | 53.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.0% |
| 2016 | 51.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.3% |
| 2017 | 56.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.1% |
| 2018 | 55.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 54.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 59.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.4% |
| 2021 | 57.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.7% |
| 2022 | 57.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.1% |
| 2023 | 58.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 15.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 13.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 18.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
| 1970s | 28.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 20.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 38.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1980s | 58.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 41.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 71.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 69.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 65.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 76.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 83.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 76.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 90.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 58.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 79.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 58.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 57.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 59.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Arab World
- 30 Jordan 231.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 31 Slovenia 221.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 32 Ecuador 216.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 33 Norway 205.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 34 Japan 202.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 35 Guyana 201.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 36 Saint Lucia 200 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Arab World
- Rural population, per capita 0.3996 units per person (2025)
- Rural population 201.16 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 1.6% (2025)
- Rural population 40.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.7% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.1% (2023)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 448.55 current US$ per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 12.68 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0595 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 225.78 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Arab World?
- Fertilizer consumption in Arab World was 58.93 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 Arab World?
- The highest recorded value was 90.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2002.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Arab World?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1966.
- How does Arab World rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Arab World ranks 33rd out of 45 groups with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Arab World?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Arab World 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.