Fertilizer consumption in Central Europe and the Baltics
Central Europe and the Baltics: Fertilizer consumption was 118.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ▲ Rising
Fertilizer consumption in Central Europe and the Baltics, 1992–2023
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 Central Europe and the Baltics stood at 118.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land.
That represents a change of down 6.0% on the previous year and down 3.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Central Europe and the Baltics peaked at 141.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2017 and was at its lowest, 72.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1992.
Central Europe and the Baltics ranks 24th of 47 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 32 years of available data.
Fertilizer consumption in Central Europe and the Baltics, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 72.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1993 | 72.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.2% |
| 1994 | 74.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.3% |
| 1995 | 75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.5% |
| 1996 | 82.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.1% |
| 1997 | 83.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.2% |
| 1998 | 78.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.9% |
| 1999 | 74.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.9% |
| 2000 | 82.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.7% |
| 2001 | 90.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.0% |
| 2002 | 92.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.6% |
| 2003 | 103.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.5% |
| 2004 | 99.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.6% |
| 2005 | 108.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.9% |
| 2006 | 110.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.2% |
| 2007 | 123.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.6% |
| 2008 | 114.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.1% |
| 2009 | 101.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.7% |
| 2010 | 115.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.0% |
| 2011 | 118.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.1% |
| 2012 | 118.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 122.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.9% |
| 2014 | 118.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.7% |
| 2015 | 127.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.7% |
| 2016 | 135.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.9% |
| 2017 | 141.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.8% |
| 2018 | 138.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.8% |
| 2019 | 138.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 134.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.0% |
| 2021 | 137.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.1% |
| 2022 | 126.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.9% |
| 2023 | 118.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 76.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 72.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 83.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 8 |
| 2000s | 102.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 82.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 123.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 127.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 115.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 141.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 129.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 118.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 137.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Central Europe and the Baltics
- 21 Thailand 287.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 22 Suriname 285.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 23 Republic of Korea 262.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 24 Montenegro 251.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 25 Chile 249.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 26 New Caledonia 248.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 27 Israel 248.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Central Europe and the Baltics
- Rural population, per capita 0.3809 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 2.4% (2025)
- Rural population 38.02 million (2025)
- Rural population growth -0.5% (2025)
- Rural population 38.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.2% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.2% (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 674.26 current US$ per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 12.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0244 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Central Europe and the Baltics?
- Fertilizer consumption in Central Europe and the Baltics was 118.94 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 Central Europe and the Baltics?
- The highest recorded value was 141.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2017.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Central Europe and the Baltics?
- The lowest recorded value was 72.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1992.
- How does Central Europe and the Baltics rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Central Europe and the Baltics ranks 24th out of 47 groups with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Central Europe and the Baltics?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Central Europe and the Baltics 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.