Fertilizer consumption in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Fertilizer consumption was 17.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
17.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
up 34.0%
World rank
151st
of 199 countries
All-time high
18.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2016
All-time low
0.0097 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer consumption in Burkina Faso, 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 Burkina Faso is 17.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 34.0% on the previous year and up 25.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Burkina Faso peaked at 18.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.0097 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1961.
Burkina Faso ranks 151st of 199 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in Burkina Faso, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.0097 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 0.0367 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +279.3% |
| 1963 | 0.0257 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -30.0% |
| 1964 | 0.0323 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +26.0% |
| 1965 | 0.0333 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.1% |
| 1966 | 0.0333 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 0.0333 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 0.0667 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +100.0% |
| 1969 | 0.152 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +128.0% |
| 1970 | 0.1907 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +25.4% |
| 1971 | 0.2947 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +54.5% |
| 1972 | 0.3673 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +24.7% |
| 1973 | 0.201 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -45.3% |
| 1974 | 0.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +99.0% |
| 1975 | 0.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 1.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +300.0% |
| 1977 | 2.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +43.0% |
| 1978 | 3.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +43.8% |
| 1979 | 2.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -27.0% |
| 1980 | 1.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -40.2% |
| 1981 | 3.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +128.7% |
| 1982 | 3.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.9% |
| 1983 | 4.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +27.3% |
| 1984 | 3.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -17.2% |
| 1985 | 3.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.8% |
| 1986 | 4.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +29.6% |
| 1987 | 5.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.3% |
| 1988 | 4.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -18.3% |
| 1989 | 5.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +31.7% |
| 1990 | 5.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.6% |
| 1991 | 5.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.3% |
| 1992 | 5.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 4.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.5% |
| 1994 | 5.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.8% |
| 1995 | 5.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.3% |
| 1996 | 5.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.6% |
| 1997 | 8.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +72.0% |
| 1998 | 10.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.9% |
| 1999 | 8.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -15.8% |
| 2000 | 6.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -23.8% |
| 2001 | 0.3174 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -95.2% |
| 2002 | 0.3729 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +17.5% |
| 2003 | 9.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2476.5% |
| 2004 | 10.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.4% |
| 2005 | 12.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +26.7% |
| 2006 | 10.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -17.5% |
| 2007 | 8.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -23.1% |
| 2008 | 9.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.2% |
| 2009 | 8.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.7% |
| 2010 | 8.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.9% |
| 2011 | 9.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.8% |
| 2012 | 12.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +30.9% |
| 2013 | 14.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.6% |
| 2014 | 13.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.4% |
| 2015 | 13.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 18.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +31.3% |
| 2017 | 14.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -18.0% |
| 2018 | 14.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.0% |
| 2019 | 7.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -46.6% |
| 2020 | 13.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +77.1% |
| 2021 | 9.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -30.7% |
| 2022 | 13.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +42.0% |
| 2023 | 17.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +34.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.047 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.0097 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.152 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.1907 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 3.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.3174 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 12.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 7.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 18.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 17.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Burkina Faso
- 148 Libya 22.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 149 Tanzania, United Republic of 20.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 150 Algeria 20.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 152 Togo 17.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 153 Syrian Arab Republic 17.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 154 Cameroon 16.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Burkina Faso
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.81 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1994 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 228.86 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.7108 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 19.9% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 19.9% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 6.0% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.4% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Burkina Faso?
- Fertilizer consumption in Burkina Faso was 17.77 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 Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 18.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2016.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0097 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1961.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Burkina Faso ranks 151st out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burkina Faso 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.