Fertilizer consumption in Belize
Belize: Fertilizer consumption was 337.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
337.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
up 167.4%
World rank
16th
of 199 countries
All-time high
449.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2019
All-time low
7.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1964
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer consumption in Belize, 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 Belize stood at 337.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land.
The figure is up 167.4% on the previous year and down 13.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Belize peaked at 449.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2019 and was at its lowest, 7.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1964.
Belize ranks 16th of 199 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in Belize, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 10 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 25.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +155.0% |
| 1963 | 28.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.2% |
| 1964 | 7.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -73.7% |
| 1965 | 26.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +254.3% |
| 1966 | 31.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.1% |
| 1967 | 44.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +42.3% |
| 1968 | 56.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +25.3% |
| 1969 | 64.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.8% |
| 1970 | 84.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +30.3% |
| 1971 | 26.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -68.8% |
| 1972 | 40.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +53.0% |
| 1973 | 63.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +57.7% |
| 1974 | 51.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -19.5% |
| 1975 | 50 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.4% |
| 1976 | 21.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -57.1% |
| 1977 | 14.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -34.1% |
| 1978 | 37.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +165.6% |
| 1979 | 36.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.7% |
| 1980 | 42.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.7% |
| 1981 | 31.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -25.2% |
| 1982 | 25.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -18.4% |
| 1983 | 37.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +45.2% |
| 1984 | 42.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.0% |
| 1985 | 56.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +31.3% |
| 1986 | 85.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +52.2% |
| 1987 | 83.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.7% |
| 1988 | 89.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.5% |
| 1989 | 94.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.1% |
| 1990 | 98.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.1% |
| 1991 | 96.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.8% |
| 1992 | 103.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.6% |
| 1993 | 106.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.0% |
| 1994 | 76.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -28.1% |
| 1995 | 80.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.2% |
| 1996 | 52.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -35.0% |
| 1997 | 75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +43.2% |
| 1998 | 88.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +17.5% |
| 1999 | 95.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.1% |
| 2000 | 95.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.7% |
| 2001 | 72.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -24.6% |
| 2002 | 367.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +408.6% |
| 2003 | 382.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.0% |
| 2004 | 78.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -79.4% |
| 2005 | 81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 89.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.2% |
| 2007 | 60.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -31.8% |
| 2008 | 49.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -18.3% |
| 2009 | 121.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +144.1% |
| 2010 | 58.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -52.2% |
| 2011 | 234.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +304.6% |
| 2012 | 140.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -40.3% |
| 2013 | 389.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +177.8% |
| 2014 | 374.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.8% |
| 2015 | 382.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 413.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.0% |
| 2017 | 333.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -19.3% |
| 2018 | 419.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +25.9% |
| 2019 | 449.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.1% |
| 2020 | 402.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.5% |
| 2021 | 378.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.1% |
| 2022 | 126.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -66.6% |
| 2023 | 337.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +167.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 32.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 7.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 64.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 42.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 14.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 84.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 58.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 25.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 94.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 87.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 52.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 106.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 139.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 49.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 382.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 319.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 58.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 449.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 311.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 126.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 402.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Belize
- 13 Colombia 372.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 14 Turkmenistan 347.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 15 Brazil 344.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 17 United Arab Emirates 326.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 18 Indonesia 311.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 19 Uzbekistan 303.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Belize
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 2.52 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0795 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 610.5 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.74 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.5844 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 7.95 (2024)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 7.95 (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.9% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Belize?
- Fertilizer consumption in Belize was 337.54 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 Belize?
- The highest recorded value was 449.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2019.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Belize?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1964.
- How does Belize rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Belize ranks 16th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Belize?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belize 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.