Fertilizer consumption in Burundi
Burundi: Fertilizer consumption was 38.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Burundi, 1966–2023
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 Burundi stood at 38.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land.
That represents a change of down 2.1% on the previous year and up 267.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Burundi peaked at 39.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.125 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1968.
That places Burundi 134th out of 199 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in Burundi, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 0.1328 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1967 | 0.1269 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.4% |
| 1968 | 0.125 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.5% |
| 1969 | 0.256 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +104.8% |
| 1970 | 0.5904 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +130.6% |
| 1971 | 0.8482 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +43.7% |
| 1972 | 0.8996 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.1% |
| 1973 | 0.6247 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -30.6% |
| 1974 | 1.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +63.5% |
| 1975 | 0.8032 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -21.4% |
| 1976 | 0.5679 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -29.3% |
| 1977 | 0.8057 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +41.9% |
| 1978 | 1.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +47.3% |
| 1979 | 0.9677 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -18.5% |
| 1980 | 1.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +22.2% |
| 1981 | 1.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 1.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.2% |
| 1983 | 2.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +112.8% |
| 1984 | 1.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -34.6% |
| 1985 | 2.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +28.9% |
| 1986 | 3.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +33.0% |
| 1987 | 2.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -16.1% |
| 1988 | 2.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 5.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +80.8% |
| 1990 | 2.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -55.3% |
| 1991 | 2.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 5.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +147.7% |
| 1993 | 4.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -26.1% |
| 1994 | 3.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -19.4% |
| 1995 | 3.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.3% |
| 1996 | 2.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.7% |
| 1997 | 1.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -64.7% |
| 1998 | 3.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +261.5% |
| 1999 | 4.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.7% |
| 2000 | 3.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.8% |
| 2001 | 3.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.5% |
| 2002 | 1.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -62.6% |
| 2003 | 0.304 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -77.4% |
| 2004 | 1.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +265.6% |
| 2005 | 3.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +219.0% |
| 2006 | 3.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.6% |
| 2007 | 1.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -43.2% |
| 2008 | 2.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.5% |
| 2009 | 1.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.8% |
| 2010 | 3.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +94.5% |
| 2011 | 5.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +55.3% |
| 2012 | 6.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.2% |
| 2013 | 10.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +70.6% |
| 2014 | 12.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.4% |
| 2015 | 9.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -24.8% |
| 2016 | 15.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +68.8% |
| 2017 | 18.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.3% |
| 2018 | 24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +30.9% |
| 2019 | 19.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -17.0% |
| 2020 | 19.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.2% |
| 2021 | 19.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.1% |
| 2022 | 39.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +108.6% |
| 2023 | 38.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.1602 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.125 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.256 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
| 1970s | 0.8316 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.5679 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.304 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 3.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 3.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 29.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 19.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 39.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Burundi
- 131 Côte d'Ivoire 43.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 132 Ukraine 42.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 133 Armenia 40.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 135 American Samoa 38.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 136 Puerto Rico 36.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 137 Benin 33.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Burundi
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.3429 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 80.18 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.27 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0032 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.7431 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 34.3% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 34.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.5% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Burundi?
- Fertilizer consumption in Burundi was 38.96 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 Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 39.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2022.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.125 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1968.
- How does Burundi rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Burundi ranks 134th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 267.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burundi 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.