Fertilizer consumption in Cambodia
Cambodia: Fertilizer consumption was 51.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Cambodia, 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 Cambodia stood at 51.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 55.1% on the previous year and up 110.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Cambodia peaked at 51.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.029 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1988.
Cambodia ranks 119th of 199 countries on this measure, 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 Cambodia, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 0.3439 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -80.5% |
| 1963 | 0.4737 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +37.8% |
| 1964 | 0.5345 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.8% |
| 1965 | 0.5517 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.2% |
| 1966 | 0.569 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.1% |
| 1967 | 1.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +166.5% |
| 1968 | 1.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.4% |
| 1969 | 2.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +45.1% |
| 1970 | 1.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -36.8% |
| 1971 | 1.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +35.7% |
| 1972 | 1.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -26.8% |
| 1973 | 1.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -13.0% |
| 1974 | 0.7568 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -31.9% |
| 1975 | 0.0541 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -92.9% |
| 1976 | 0.0526 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.6% |
| 1980 | 4.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7595.0% |
| 1981 | 9.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +134.6% |
| 1982 | 5.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -43.5% |
| 1983 | 2.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -56.2% |
| 1984 | 0.8333 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -64.6% |
| 1987 | 0.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -76.0% |
| 1988 | 0.029 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -85.5% |
| 1989 | 0.0814 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +180.9% |
| 1990 | 1.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1263.0% |
| 1991 | 1.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +38.8% |
| 1992 | 2.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +93.0% |
| 1993 | 3.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +32.2% |
| 1994 | 2.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -27.1% |
| 1995 | 2.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.5% |
| 1996 | 2.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -20.4% |
| 1997 | 5.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +180.8% |
| 1998 | 2.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -65.2% |
| 2002 | 6.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +236.9% |
| 2003 | 5.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -21.0% |
| 2004 | 6.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +24.2% |
| 2005 | 10.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +53.5% |
| 2006 | 10.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.3% |
| 2007 | 10.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.6% |
| 2008 | 9.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.8% |
| 2009 | 13.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +34.3% |
| 2010 | 15.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +17.9% |
| 2011 | 20.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +28.5% |
| 2012 | 26.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +33.8% |
| 2013 | 24.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.9% |
| 2014 | 26.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.2% |
| 2015 | 29.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.1% |
| 2016 | 21.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -28.2% |
| 2017 | 39.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +86.8% |
| 2018 | 42.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.1% |
| 2019 | 42.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 44.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.5% |
| 2021 | 49.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.1% |
| 2022 | 32.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -33.6% |
| 2023 | 51.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +55.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.3439 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 2.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 0.8977 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.0526 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 7 |
| 1980s | 2.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.029 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 8 |
| 1990s | 2.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 2000s | 9.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 13.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 8 |
| 2010s | 28.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 15.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 42.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 44.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 32.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 51.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Cambodia
- 116 Jamaica 59.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 117 Morocco 55.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 118 North Macedonia 54.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 120 Republic of Moldova 51.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 121 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 50.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 122 Iraq 50.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Cambodia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 7.49 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1611 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 462.77 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.7882 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.5889 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 16.1% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 16.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.6% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 3.0% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Cambodia?
- Fertilizer consumption in Cambodia was 51.09 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 Cambodia?
- The highest recorded value was 51.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Cambodia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.029 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1988.
- How does Cambodia rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Cambodia ranks 119th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Cambodia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 110.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cambodia 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.