Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) in Barbados
Barbados: Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) was 32.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Barbados, 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
In 2024, fertilizer consumption in Barbados stood at 32.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land.
The figure is up 0.9% on the previous year and down 59.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Barbados peaked at 571.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1964 and was at its lowest, 32 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 2023.
Barbados ranks 134th 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 Barbados, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 320.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 477.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +49.0% |
| 1963 | 446.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.5% |
| 1964 | 571.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +28.0% |
| 1965 | 344.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -39.8% |
| 1966 | 388.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.8% |
| 1967 | 444.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.4% |
| 1968 | 363.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -18.3% |
| 1969 | 312.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -14.0% |
| 1970 | 356.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.0% |
| 1971 | 268.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -24.6% |
| 1972 | 285 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.0% |
| 1973 | 326.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.7% |
| 1974 | 406.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +24.3% |
| 1975 | 262.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -35.4% |
| 1976 | 300 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.3% |
| 1977 | 224.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -25.2% |
| 1978 | 368.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +64.3% |
| 1979 | 356.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.4% |
| 1980 | 362.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.8% |
| 1981 | 375 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.4% |
| 1982 | 375 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 277.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -26.0% |
| 1984 | 291.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.1% |
| 1985 | 208.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -28.6% |
| 1986 | 237.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.0% |
| 1987 | 193.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -18.4% |
| 1988 | 193.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 187.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.2% |
| 1990 | 168.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.0% |
| 1991 | 168.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 168.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 168.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 168.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 200 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.5% |
| 1996 | 200 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 200 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 187.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.2% |
| 1999 | 200 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.7% |
| 2000 | 200 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 200 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 45.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -77.1% |
| 2003 | 79.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +73.8% |
| 2004 | 214.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +168.7% |
| 2005 | 109.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -49.1% |
| 2006 | 139 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +27.4% |
| 2007 | 133.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.9% |
| 2008 | 135.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.2% |
| 2009 | 77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -43.0% |
| 2010 | 135.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +75.4% |
| 2011 | 96.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -28.7% |
| 2012 | 199.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +107.1% |
| 2013 | 133.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -33.1% |
| 2014 | 79.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -40.1% |
| 2015 | 121.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +51.8% |
| 2016 | 113.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.3% |
| 2017 | 147.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +29.9% |
| 2018 | 77.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -47.3% |
| 2019 | 54.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -30.3% |
| 2020 | 50.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.9% |
| 2021 | 37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -26.6% |
| 2022 | 47.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +29.3% |
| 2023 | 32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -33.1% |
| 2024 | 32.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.9% |
Barbados compared with similar countries
- Barbados's 32.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land is below the median for high income countries, which is 151.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land, 21% of the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Barbados's 32.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 96.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land, 34% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) in Barbados 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +168.7% | 79.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 214.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 407.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 312.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 571.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 315.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 224.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 406.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 270.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 187.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 375 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 183.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 168.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 200 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 133.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 45.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 214.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 115.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 54.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 199.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 39.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 50.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5 |
Countries ranked near Barbados
- 131 Armenia 41.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 132 Malawi 36.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 133 Libya 34.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 135 Solomon Islands 32.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 136 Azerbaijan 32.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 137 Rwanda 31.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Barbados
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.0283 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.0354 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -1.03 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0155 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 418.19 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.3404 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Barbados?
- Fertilizer consumption in Barbados was 32.29 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 Barbados?
- The highest recorded value was 571.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1964.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Barbados?
- The lowest recorded value was 32 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023.
- How does Barbados rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Barbados ranks 134th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Barbados?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Barbados 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.