Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) in Dominica
Dominica: Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) was 72.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Dominica, 1976–2024
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 Dominica is 72.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 16.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Dominica peaked at 1,250 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1991 and was at its lowest, 0 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 2023.
That places Dominica 106th out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 Dominica, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 742.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1977 | 828.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.5% |
| 1978 | 642.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -22.4% |
| 1979 | 242.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -62.2% |
| 1980 | 428.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +76.5% |
| 1981 | 442.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.3% |
| 1982 | 302.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -31.8% |
| 1983 | 383.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +27.0% |
| 1984 | 416.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.6% |
| 1985 | 450 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.0% |
| 1986 | 483.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.4% |
| 1987 | 500 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.4% |
| 1988 | 600 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.0% |
| 1989 | 880 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +46.7% |
| 1990 | 680 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -22.7% |
| 1991 | 1,250 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +83.8% |
| 1992 | 1,150 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.0% |
| 1993 | 1,150 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 1,100 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.3% |
| 1995 | 1,071 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.7% |
| 1996 | 913 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -14.7% |
| 1997 | 1,000 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.5% |
| 1998 | 1,000 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 750 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -25.0% |
| 2000 | 600 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -20.0% |
| 2001 | 600 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 86.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -85.6% |
| 2003 | 148.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +71.1% |
| 2004 | 198.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +34.0% |
| 2005 | 207.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.6% |
| 2006 | 134.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -35.4% |
| 2007 | 276 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +105.7% |
| 2008 | 44.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -83.8% |
| 2009 | 63.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +42.3% |
| 2010 | 56.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.3% |
| 2011 | 163.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +187.9% |
| 2012 | 92.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -43.6% |
| 2013 | 133.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +44.5% |
| 2014 | 87.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -34.5% |
| 2015 | 165.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +89.2% |
| 2016 | 96.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -41.8% |
| 2017 | 44.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -53.6% |
| 2018 | 71.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +60.2% |
| 2019 | 156.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +118.8% |
| 2020 | 78.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -50.0% |
| 2021 | 79.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 51.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -35.2% |
| 2023 | 0 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -100.0% |
| 2024 | 72.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
Dominica compared with similar countries
- Dominica's 72.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 96.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land, 76% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Dominica's 72.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 96.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land, 76% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 614.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 242.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 828.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
| 1980s | 488.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 302.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 880 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,006 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 680 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1,250 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 235.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 44.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 600 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 106.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 44.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 165.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 56.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 79.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5 |
Countries ranked near Dominica
- 103 Cambodia 78.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 104 Burundi 75.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 105 Eswatini 74.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 107 Estonia 72.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 108 North Macedonia 72.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 109 Maldives 70.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Dominica
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0093 % 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 0.123 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0069 % 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 0.1534 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 4.04 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.121 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,330 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -2.16 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Dominica?
- Fertilizer consumption in Dominica was 72.91 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 Dominica?
- The highest recorded value was 1,250 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1991.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Dominica?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023.
- How does Dominica rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Dominica ranks 106th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Dominica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Dominica 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.