Fertilizer consumption in Chile
Chile: Fertilizer consumption was 249.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
249.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
up 13.3%
World rank
25th
of 199 countries
All-time high
314.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2015
All-time low
12.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer consumption in Chile, 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
Chile recorded 249.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land for fertilizer consumption in 2023.
The figure is up 13.3% on the previous year and down 10.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Chile peaked at 314.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2015 and was at its lowest, 12.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1961.
That places Chile 25th out of 199 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in Chile, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 12.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 18.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +45.1% |
| 1963 | 22.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.2% |
| 1964 | 22.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.4% |
| 1965 | 23.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.4% |
| 1966 | 29.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +27.2% |
| 1967 | 26.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -12.3% |
| 1968 | 26.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.5% |
| 1969 | 27.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.3% |
| 1970 | 33.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.7% |
| 1971 | 32.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.2% |
| 1972 | 31.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.5% |
| 1973 | 41.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +32.0% |
| 1974 | 38.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.4% |
| 1975 | 21.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -43.0% |
| 1976 | 28.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +28.6% |
| 1977 | 24.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.5% |
| 1978 | 31.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +27.9% |
| 1979 | 36.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.4% |
| 1980 | 34.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.0% |
| 1981 | 30.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.5% |
| 1982 | 30.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.7% |
| 1983 | 39.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +29.6% |
| 1984 | 51.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +32.8% |
| 1985 | 59.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.7% |
| 1986 | 77.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +31.2% |
| 1987 | 90.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.6% |
| 1988 | 95.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.0% |
| 1989 | 101.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.9% |
| 1990 | 109.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.2% |
| 1991 | 113.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.1% |
| 1992 | 140.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +23.7% |
| 1993 | 167.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.5% |
| 1994 | 167.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.2% |
| 1995 | 191.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.1% |
| 1996 | 213.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.5% |
| 1997 | 219.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.0% |
| 1998 | 237.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.2% |
| 1999 | 264 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.2% |
| 2000 | 275.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.3% |
| 2001 | 271.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.5% |
| 2002 | 195.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -27.8% |
| 2003 | 240.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +23.0% |
| 2004 | 284.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.1% |
| 2005 | 256.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.7% |
| 2006 | 271.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.7% |
| 2007 | 314.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.8% |
| 2008 | 287.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.5% |
| 2009 | 219.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -23.8% |
| 2010 | 285.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +30.5% |
| 2011 | 267.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.4% |
| 2012 | 265.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.0% |
| 2013 | 278.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.2% |
| 2014 | 288.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.3% |
| 2015 | 314.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.3% |
| 2016 | 257.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -18.3% |
| 2017 | 258.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.6% |
| 2018 | 267.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.5% |
| 2019 | 269.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 291.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.3% |
| 2021 | 287.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 220.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -23.3% |
| 2023 | 249.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 23.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 12.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 29.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 31.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 21.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 41.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 61.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 30.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 101.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 182.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 109.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 264 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 261.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 195.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 314.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 275.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 257.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 314.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 262.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 220.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 291.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Chile
- 22 Suriname 285.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 23 South Korea 262.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 24 Montenegro 251.38 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
- 28 Qatar 240.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
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- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
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- Agricultural raw materials exports 4.7% (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Chile?
- Fertilizer consumption in Chile was 249.52 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 Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 314.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2015.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1961.
- How does Chile rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Chile ranks 25th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile 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.