Fertilizer consumption in Brazil
Brazil: Fertilizer consumption was 344.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
344.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
down 5.2%
World rank
15th
of 199 countries
All-time high
386.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2021
All-time low
9.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1964
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer consumption in Brazil, 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 Brazil is 344.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 5.2% on the previous year and up 29.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Brazil peaked at 386.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2021 and was at its lowest, 9.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1964.
That places Brazil 15th out of 199 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in Brazil, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 11.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 10.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.2% |
| 1963 | 12.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.8% |
| 1964 | 9.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -18.6% |
| 1965 | 10.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.3% |
| 1966 | 10.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.0% |
| 1967 | 16.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +59.1% |
| 1968 | 22.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +31.7% |
| 1969 | 22.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.8% |
| 1970 | 35.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +57.0% |
| 1971 | 38.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.8% |
| 1972 | 53.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +39.3% |
| 1973 | 52.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.7% |
| 1974 | 55.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.3% |
| 1975 | 58.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.8% |
| 1976 | 69.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.2% |
| 1977 | 81.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.1% |
| 1978 | 76.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.1% |
| 1979 | 79.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.9% |
| 1980 | 88.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.0% |
| 1981 | 56.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -35.8% |
| 1982 | 55.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.9% |
| 1983 | 45.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -17.9% |
| 1984 | 66.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +47.7% |
| 1985 | 60.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.4% |
| 1986 | 75.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +25.4% |
| 1987 | 76.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.1% |
| 1988 | 75.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.9% |
| 1989 | 69.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.7% |
| 1990 | 67.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.4% |
| 1991 | 73.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.1% |
| 1992 | 78.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.0% |
| 1993 | 101.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +29.1% |
| 1994 | 117 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.7% |
| 1995 | 98.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -15.5% |
| 1996 | 116.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +17.8% |
| 1997 | 133.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.8% |
| 1998 | 132.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.1% |
| 1999 | 130.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.0% |
| 2000 | 144.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.5% |
| 2001 | 148.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.8% |
| 2002 | 164.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.0% |
| 2003 | 188.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.5% |
| 2004 | 229.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +21.8% |
| 2005 | 174.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -24.2% |
| 2006 | 184.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.9% |
| 2007 | 233.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +26.3% |
| 2008 | 214.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.9% |
| 2009 | 148.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -30.8% |
| 2010 | 202.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +36.6% |
| 2011 | 251.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +24.0% |
| 2012 | 230.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.5% |
| 2013 | 265.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.4% |
| 2014 | 285.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.3% |
| 2015 | 234.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -17.6% |
| 2016 | 240.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 275.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.9% |
| 2018 | 293.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.5% |
| 2019 | 296.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 365.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +23.1% |
| 2021 | 386.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.7% |
| 2022 | 363 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.1% |
| 2023 | 344.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 14.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 22.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 60.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 35.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 81.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 45.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 88.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 104.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 67.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 133.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 183.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 144.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 233.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 257.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 202.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 296.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 364.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 344.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 386.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
- 12 Bangladesh 391.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 13 Colombia 372.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 14 Turkmenistan 347.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 16 Belize 337.54 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
More agriculture & rural data for Brazil
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0609 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 652.04 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.95 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1182 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 6.1% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 6.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 5.2% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Brazil?
- Fertilizer consumption in Brazil was 344.09 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 Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 386.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2021.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1964.
- How does Brazil rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Brazil ranks 15th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil 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.