Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) was 1,403 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1,403 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
up 36.9%
World rank
4th
of 199 countries
All-time high
1,403 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2024
All-time low
65.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Fertilizer consumption in Costa Rica, 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
Costa Rica recorded 1,403 kilograms per hectare of arable land for fertilizer consumption in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 36.9% on the previous year and up 147.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Costa Rica peaked at 1,403 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2024 and was at its lowest, 65.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1961.
Costa Rica ranks 4th of 199 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 65.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 84.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +29.6% |
| 1963 | 121.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +42.5% |
| 1964 | 115.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.3% |
| 1965 | 85.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -25.8% |
| 1966 | 101.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +17.6% |
| 1967 | 107.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.2% |
| 1968 | 167.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +56.2% |
| 1969 | 190.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.3% |
| 1970 | 173.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.9% |
| 1971 | 200.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.0% |
| 1972 | 167.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -16.5% |
| 1973 | 226.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +34.8% |
| 1974 | 256.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.3% |
| 1975 | 233.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.8% |
| 1976 | 196.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -15.7% |
| 1977 | 235.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.5% |
| 1978 | 282.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.0% |
| 1979 | 279.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.0% |
| 1980 | 259.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.1% |
| 1981 | 255.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.5% |
| 1982 | 254.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.6% |
| 1983 | 312.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +22.6% |
| 1984 | 340.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.1% |
| 1985 | 282.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -16.9% |
| 1986 | 298.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.5% |
| 1987 | 333.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.8% |
| 1988 | 360.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.1% |
| 1989 | 411.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.2% |
| 1990 | 417.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.5% |
| 1991 | 447.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.2% |
| 1992 | 491.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.7% |
| 1993 | 467.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.8% |
| 1994 | 560.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.0% |
| 1995 | 554.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.1% |
| 1996 | 710.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +28.1% |
| 1997 | 909.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +28.0% |
| 1998 | 947.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.2% |
| 1999 | 836.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.7% |
| 2000 | 795.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.9% |
| 2001 | 557.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -29.8% |
| 2002 | 629.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.8% |
| 2003 | 919.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +46.2% |
| 2004 | 751.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -18.3% |
| 2005 | 683.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.0% |
| 2006 | 845.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +23.7% |
| 2007 | 858.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 915.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.7% |
| 2009 | 382.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -58.2% |
| 2010 | 519.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +35.6% |
| 2011 | 706.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +36.0% |
| 2012 | 635.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.0% |
| 2013 | 589.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.2% |
| 2014 | 566.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.0% |
| 2015 | 714.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +26.1% |
| 2016 | 711.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 802.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.7% |
| 2018 | 858.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.0% |
| 2019 | 869.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 960.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.4% |
| 2021 | 866.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.8% |
| 2022 | 898.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.7% |
| 2023 | 1,025 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.0% |
| 2024 | 1,403 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +36.9% |
Costa Rica compared with similar countries
- Costa Rica's 1,403 kilograms per hectare of arable land is above the median for high income countries, which is 151.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land, 9.3× the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Costa Rica's 1,403 kilograms per hectare of arable land is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 96.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land, 14.6× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 115.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 65.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 190.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 225.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 167.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 282.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 310.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 254.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 411.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 634.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 417.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 947.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 733.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 382.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 919.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 697.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 519.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 869.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,030 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 866.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1,403 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5 |
Countries ranked near Costa Rica
- 1 Kuwait 2,488 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 2 Malaysia 1,869 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 3 United Arab Emirates 1,648 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 5 New Zealand 1,341 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 6 Ireland 986.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 7 Bahrain 769.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Costa Rica
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.5759 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.0996 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.1685 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.3415 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 4.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0337 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 672.15 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.57 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Costa Rica?
- Fertilizer consumption in Costa Rica was 1,403 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 Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 1,403 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2024.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 65.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1961.
- How does Costa Rica rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Costa Rica ranks 4th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 147.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Costa Rica 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.