Fertilizer consumption in Bolivia, Plurinational State of
Bolivia, Plurinational State of: Fertilizer consumption was 8.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Bolivia, Plurinational State of, 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
The most recent figure for fertilizer consumption in Bolivia, Plurinational State of is 8.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 13.5% on the previous year and down 5.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Bolivia, Plurinational State of peaked at 9.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.6182 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1961.
That places Bolivia, Plurinational State of 165th out of 199 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in Bolivia, Plurinational State of, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.6182 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 0.6944 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.3% |
| 1963 | 0.8819 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +27.0% |
| 1964 | 1.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +22.6% |
| 1965 | 1.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.9% |
| 1966 | 1.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.8% |
| 1967 | 2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +88.8% |
| 1968 | 1.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -39.6% |
| 1969 | 1.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +57.6% |
| 1970 | 0.9879 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -48.2% |
| 1971 | 2.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +160.9% |
| 1972 | 3.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.0% |
| 1973 | 3.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.9% |
| 1974 | 3.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.0% |
| 1975 | 1.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -47.9% |
| 1976 | 1.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -12.1% |
| 1977 | 1.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +22.1% |
| 1978 | 2.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +26.2% |
| 1979 | 1.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -31.1% |
| 1980 | 1.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.4% |
| 1981 | 3.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +128.7% |
| 1982 | 1.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -61.7% |
| 1983 | 4.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +205.6% |
| 1984 | 2.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -39.9% |
| 1985 | 2.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.1% |
| 1986 | 3.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.0% |
| 1987 | 3.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.0% |
| 1988 | 2.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -31.3% |
| 1989 | 4.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +125.9% |
| 1990 | 2.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -49.8% |
| 1991 | 3.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +49.5% |
| 1992 | 6.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +73.9% |
| 1993 | 4.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -27.8% |
| 1994 | 4.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.5% |
| 1995 | 2.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -43.3% |
| 1996 | 3.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +29.4% |
| 1997 | 4.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +29.8% |
| 1998 | 1.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -61.1% |
| 1999 | 0.6319 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -62.8% |
| 2000 | 2.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +277.6% |
| 2001 | 3.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +53.4% |
| 2002 | 4.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.5% |
| 2003 | 3.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.1% |
| 2004 | 5.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +37.8% |
| 2005 | 6.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +27.8% |
| 2006 | 3.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -39.2% |
| 2007 | 6.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +53.6% |
| 2008 | 4.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -20.7% |
| 2009 | 5.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.9% |
| 2010 | 7.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +31.8% |
| 2011 | 7.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.3% |
| 2012 | 7.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.8% |
| 2013 | 9.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +21.1% |
| 2014 | 8.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.0% |
| 2015 | 8.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 7.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -13.9% |
| 2017 | 8.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.1% |
| 2018 | 7.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -14.7% |
| 2019 | 5.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -21.6% |
| 2020 | 9.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +64.3% |
| 2021 | 9.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.7% |
| 2022 | 7.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -19.3% |
| 2023 | 8.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.6182 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 2.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.9879 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 3.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.6319 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 6.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 2.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 6.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 7.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Bolivia, Plurinational State of
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -0.6037 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0883 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 390.22 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.2056 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2844 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 8.8% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 8.8% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.0% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.9% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Bolivia, Plurinational State of?
- Fertilizer consumption in Bolivia, Plurinational State of was 8.55 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 Bolivia, Plurinational State of?
- The highest recorded value was 9.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2021.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Bolivia, Plurinational State of?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6182 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1961.
- How does Bolivia, Plurinational State of rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranks 165th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Bolivia, Plurinational State of?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bolivia, Plurinational State of 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.