Fertilizer consumption in Ecuador
Ecuador: Fertilizer consumption was 216.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
216.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
down 33.4%
World rank
32nd
of 199 countries
All-time high
428.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2018
All-time low
6.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1964
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer consumption in Ecuador, 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
Ecuador recorded 216.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land for fertilizer consumption in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 33.4% on the previous year and down 8.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Ecuador peaked at 428.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2018 and was at its lowest, 6.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1964.
Ecuador ranks 32nd of 199 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in Ecuador, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 6.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 8.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +33.8% |
| 1963 | 10.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +27.0% |
| 1964 | 6.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -44.0% |
| 1965 | 8.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +46.1% |
| 1966 | 10.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.7% |
| 1967 | 29.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +184.6% |
| 1968 | 36.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +27.1% |
| 1969 | 24.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -34.8% |
| 1970 | 19.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -17.9% |
| 1971 | 10.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -46.2% |
| 1972 | 24.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +129.7% |
| 1973 | 30.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +23.3% |
| 1974 | 23.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -22.6% |
| 1975 | 19.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -18.4% |
| 1976 | 48.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +154.6% |
| 1977 | 52.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.5% |
| 1978 | 44.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -14.9% |
| 1979 | 50.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.3% |
| 1980 | 47.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.3% |
| 1981 | 44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.5% |
| 1982 | 46.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.5% |
| 1983 | 47.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.9% |
| 1984 | 46.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.9% |
| 1985 | 45.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.0% |
| 1986 | 46.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.0% |
| 1987 | 39.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -15.7% |
| 1988 | 47.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.8% |
| 1989 | 46.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.8% |
| 1990 | 42.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.6% |
| 1991 | 50.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.5% |
| 1992 | 59.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.2% |
| 1993 | 59.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 57.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.2% |
| 1995 | 64.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.8% |
| 1996 | 73.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.4% |
| 1997 | 101.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +37.6% |
| 1998 | 100.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.1% |
| 1999 | 109.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.0% |
| 2000 | 101.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.7% |
| 2001 | 233.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +129.1% |
| 2002 | 167.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -28.1% |
| 2003 | 156.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.4% |
| 2004 | 217.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +38.7% |
| 2005 | 150.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -30.7% |
| 2006 | 207.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +37.8% |
| 2007 | 199.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.2% |
| 2008 | 214.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.5% |
| 2009 | 187.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -12.5% |
| 2010 | 252.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +34.6% |
| 2011 | 275.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.2% |
| 2012 | 254.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.5% |
| 2013 | 236.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.3% |
| 2014 | 344.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +45.7% |
| 2015 | 254.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -25.9% |
| 2016 | 345.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +35.6% |
| 2017 | 369.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.1% |
| 2018 | 428.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.9% |
| 2019 | 380.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.2% |
| 2020 | 362.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.7% |
| 2021 | 367.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 325.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.4% |
| 2023 | 216.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -33.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 15.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 6.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 36.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 32.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 52.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 45.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 39.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 47.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 71.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 42.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 109.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 183.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 101.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 233.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 314.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 236.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 428.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 318.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 216.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 367.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ecuador
- 29 Netherlands 238.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 30 Jordan 231.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 31 Slovenia 221.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 33 Norway 205.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 34 Japan 202.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 35 Guyana 201.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Ecuador
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.59 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.097 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 691.36 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.4287 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3661 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 9.7% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 9.7% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 3.9% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.7% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Ecuador?
- Fertilizer consumption in Ecuador was 216.91 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 Ecuador?
- The highest recorded value was 428.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2018.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Ecuador?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1964.
- How does Ecuador rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Ecuador ranks 32nd out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Ecuador?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ecuador 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.