Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) in Argentina
Argentina: Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) was 47 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
47 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
up 10.2%
World rank
123rd
of 199 countries
All-time high
56.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2021
All-time low
0.6627 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1962
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Fertilizer consumption in Argentina, 1961–2024
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
Argentina recorded 47 kilograms per hectare of arable land for fertilizer consumption in 2024.
The figure is up 10.2% on the previous year and up 36.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Argentina peaked at 56.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.6627 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1962.
Argentina ranks 123rd of 199 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) in Argentina, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.8733 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 0.6627 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -24.1% |
| 1963 | 1.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +62.3% |
| 1964 | 1.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +37.1% |
| 1965 | 1.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +34.2% |
| 1966 | 2.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +22.9% |
| 1967 | 3.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +26.0% |
| 1968 | 2.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.4% |
| 1969 | 3.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +17.0% |
| 1970 | 3.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.8% |
| 1971 | 3.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.9% |
| 1972 | 3.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.2% |
| 1973 | 3.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.9% |
| 1974 | 3.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.2% |
| 1975 | 2.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -20.1% |
| 1976 | 3.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +29.1% |
| 1977 | 2.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.5% |
| 1978 | 4.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +43.4% |
| 1979 | 5.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.9% |
| 1980 | 4.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.6% |
| 1981 | 3.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -16.9% |
| 1982 | 4.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.1% |
| 1983 | 4.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.5% |
| 1984 | 6.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +33.1% |
| 1985 | 6.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.1% |
| 1986 | 5.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.5% |
| 1987 | 6.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.6% |
| 1988 | 6.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.7% |
| 1989 | 5.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.2% |
| 1990 | 6.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.7% |
| 1991 | 6.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.7% |
| 1992 | 9.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +47.8% |
| 1993 | 10.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +17.9% |
| 1994 | 17.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +56.6% |
| 1995 | 19.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.1% |
| 1996 | 31.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +62.3% |
| 1997 | 29.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.7% |
| 1998 | 28.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.6% |
| 1999 | 29.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.8% |
| 2000 | 31.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.4% |
| 2001 | 31.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.5% |
| 2002 | 30.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.6% |
| 2003 | 40.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +33.1% |
| 2004 | 43.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.0% |
| 2005 | 35.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -19.2% |
| 2006 | 40.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.5% |
| 2007 | 48.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.6% |
| 2008 | 34.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -28.2% |
| 2009 | 22.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -34.4% |
| 2010 | 39.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +71.4% |
| 2011 | 41.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.0% |
| 2012 | 34.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -17.3% |
| 2013 | 36.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.7% |
| 2014 | 34.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.7% |
| 2015 | 26.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -23.5% |
| 2016 | 39.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +48.8% |
| 2017 | 39.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 44.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.5% |
| 2019 | 47.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.9% |
| 2020 | 51.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.8% |
| 2021 | 56.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.5% |
| 2022 | 43.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -23.3% |
| 2023 | 42.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.0% |
| 2024 | 47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.2% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 47 kilograms per hectare of arable land is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 96.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land, 49% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 47 kilograms per hectare of arable land is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 96.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land, 49% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.6627 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 3.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 3.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 2.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 3.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 6.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 18.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 6.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 31.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 35.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 22.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 48.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 38.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 26.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 47.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 48.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 42.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 56.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
- 120 Venezuela 50.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 121 Gabon 50.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 122 Kenya 48.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 124 Tunisia 46.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 125 Tajikistan 45.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 126 Mongolia 45.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Argentina
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.58 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 1.01 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.6002 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 2.64 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 1.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0553 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 824.26 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.6693 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Argentina?
- Fertilizer consumption in Argentina was 47 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2024, 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 Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 56.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2021.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6627 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1962.
- How does Argentina rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Argentina ranks 123rd out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina 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.