Fertilizer consumption in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Fertilizer consumption was 128.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
128.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
up 0.4%
World rank
70th
of 199 countries
All-time high
273.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1981
All-time low
31.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1995
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer consumption in Bulgaria, 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 Bulgaria stood at 128.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.4% on the previous year and up 17.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Bulgaria peaked at 273.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1981 and was at its lowest, 31.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1995.
Bulgaria ranks 70th of 199 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 63 years of available data.
Fertilizer consumption in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 33.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 36.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.4% |
| 1963 | 42.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.5% |
| 1964 | 67.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +60.6% |
| 1965 | 86.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +27.5% |
| 1966 | 114.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +32.2% |
| 1967 | 146.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +27.9% |
| 1968 | 202.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +38.5% |
| 1969 | 166.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -17.9% |
| 1970 | 154.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.4% |
| 1971 | 153.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.2% |
| 1972 | 156.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.7% |
| 1973 | 153.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.8% |
| 1974 | 138.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.9% |
| 1975 | 171.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +23.9% |
| 1976 | 166.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.7% |
| 1977 | 188.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.8% |
| 1978 | 187.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.2% |
| 1979 | 210.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.0% |
| 1980 | 216.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.0% |
| 1981 | 273.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +25.9% |
| 1982 | 264.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.0% |
| 1983 | 264.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.0% |
| 1984 | 246.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.9% |
| 1985 | 233.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.3% |
| 1986 | 221.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.1% |
| 1987 | 208.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.0% |
| 1988 | 235.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.9% |
| 1989 | 209.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.8% |
| 1990 | 177.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -15.3% |
| 1991 | 122.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -31.3% |
| 1992 | 58.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -52.0% |
| 1993 | 50.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -13.9% |
| 1994 | 56.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.5% |
| 1995 | 31.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -44.9% |
| 1996 | 45.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +47.3% |
| 1997 | 46.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.8% |
| 1998 | 47.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.8% |
| 1999 | 34.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -28.3% |
| 2000 | 42.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +25.4% |
| 2001 | 57.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +34.3% |
| 2002 | 113.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +97.1% |
| 2003 | 147.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +29.5% |
| 2004 | 80.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -45.1% |
| 2005 | 74.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.2% |
| 2006 | 73.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.4% |
| 2007 | 102.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +38.0% |
| 2008 | 111.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.1% |
| 2009 | 104.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.0% |
| 2010 | 97.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.2% |
| 2011 | 133.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +37.1% |
| 2012 | 95.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -28.0% |
| 2013 | 109.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.8% |
| 2014 | 108.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 122 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.1% |
| 2016 | 138.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.1% |
| 2017 | 130.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.4% |
| 2018 | 131.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 135.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 136.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.3% |
| 2021 | 126.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.3% |
| 2022 | 127.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 128.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 99.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 33.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 202.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 168.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 138.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 210.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 237.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 208.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 273.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 67.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 31.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 177.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 90.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 42.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 147.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 120.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 95.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 138.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 129.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 126.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 136.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
- 67 San Marino 130.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 68 French Polynesia 130.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 69 Germany 128.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 71 United States of America 127.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 72 Papua New Guinea 123.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 73 Saudi Arabia 122.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Bulgaria
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 21.46 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0247 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 503.12 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.9803 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2583 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.5% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.7% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Bulgaria?
- Fertilizer consumption in Bulgaria was 128.29 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 Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 273.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1981.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 31.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1995.
- How does Bulgaria rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Bulgaria ranks 70th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Bulgaria 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.