Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) was 2.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1961–2024
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 Democratic Republic of Congo is 2.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 2.7% on the previous year and up 66.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 2.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.0422 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1961.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 187th 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 (kilograms per hectare of arable land) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.0422 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 0.1417 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +235.9% |
| 1963 | 0.163 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.0% |
| 1964 | 0.2398 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +47.2% |
| 1965 | 0.2201 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.2% |
| 1966 | 0.2987 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +35.7% |
| 1967 | 0.4239 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +41.9% |
| 1968 | 0.5312 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +25.3% |
| 1969 | 0.6231 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +17.3% |
| 1970 | 0.7298 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +17.1% |
| 1971 | 0.7264 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.5% |
| 1972 | 0.6595 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.2% |
| 1973 | 1.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +53.5% |
| 1974 | 1.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.1% |
| 1975 | 1.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +60.0% |
| 1976 | 1.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +17.6% |
| 1977 | 1.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -30.8% |
| 1978 | 1.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.1% |
| 1979 | 1.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -17.5% |
| 1980 | 1.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.4% |
| 1981 | 1.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.2% |
| 1982 | 1.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.8% |
| 1983 | 1.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +25.2% |
| 1984 | 1.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +22.7% |
| 1985 | 1.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -41.1% |
| 1986 | 0.3601 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -64.5% |
| 1987 | 0.9254 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +157.0% |
| 1988 | 0.4179 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -54.8% |
| 1989 | 1.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +182.1% |
| 1990 | 0.9295 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -21.2% |
| 1991 | 1.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +32.1% |
| 1992 | 0.3433 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -72.0% |
| 1993 | 0.6119 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +78.3% |
| 1994 | 1.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +153.8% |
| 1995 | 1.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -16.2% |
| 1996 | 0.8658 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -33.5% |
| 1998 | 0.4184 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -51.7% |
| 1999 | 0.1034 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -75.3% |
| 2000 | 0.1108 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.1% |
| 2001 | 0.2703 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +144.1% |
| 2003 | 0.2564 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.2% |
| 2004 | 0.1923 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -25.0% |
| 2005 | 0.0626 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -67.5% |
| 2006 | 0.4165 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +565.7% |
| 2007 | 0.5844 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +40.3% |
| 2008 | 0.8778 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +50.2% |
| 2009 | 0.7527 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -14.3% |
| 2010 | 0.6424 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -14.7% |
| 2011 | 0.5759 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.4% |
| 2012 | 0.4236 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -26.4% |
| 2013 | 0.8019 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +89.3% |
| 2014 | 1.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +88.4% |
| 2015 | 1.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.9% |
| 2016 | 1.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -26.7% |
| 2017 | 1.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.6% |
| 2018 | 1.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.0% |
| 2019 | 2.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +27.1% |
| 2020 | 1.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -15.3% |
| 2021 | 1.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.2% |
| 2022 | 1.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 2.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +35.4% |
| 2024 | 2.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.7% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 2.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land is below the median for low income countries, which is 7.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land, 35% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 2.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 14.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land, 17% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) in Democratic Republic of Congo changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +565.7% | 0.0626 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.4165 kilograms per hectare of arable land |
| 1962 | +235.9% | 0.0422 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.1417 kilograms per hectare of arable land |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.2982 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.0422 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.6231 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.6595 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.3601 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.8171 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.1034 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.3915 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.0626 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.8778 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 2010s | 1.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.4236 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 2.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 2.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 184 Uganda 3.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 185 Tonga 2.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 186 Sierra Leone 2.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 188 Eritrea 2.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 189 East Timor 1.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 190 Guinea-Bissau 1.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 2.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1575 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.02 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0004 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.3188 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 6.48 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0893 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 72.04 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.57 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Fertilizer consumption in Democratic Republic of Congo was 2.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2024, 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 Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 2.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0422 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1961.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 187th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 66.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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.