Fertilizer consumption in Europe & Central Asia
Europe & Central Asia: Fertilizer consumption was 76.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ▬ Flat
Fertilizer consumption in Europe & Central Asia, 1992–2023
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
Europe & Central Asia recorded 76.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land for fertilizer consumption in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.5% on the previous year and down 2.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Europe & Central Asia peaked at 93.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1992 and was at its lowest, 66.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 2009.
Europe & Central Asia ranks 32nd of 47 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Fertilizer consumption in Europe & Central Asia, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 93.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1993 | 83.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.4% |
| 1994 | 74.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.8% |
| 1995 | 75.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.6% |
| 1996 | 78.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.3% |
| 1997 | 76.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.4% |
| 1998 | 75.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.7% |
| 1999 | 74.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.5% |
| 2000 | 71.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.1% |
| 2001 | 71.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.7% |
| 2002 | 70.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.4% |
| 2003 | 73.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.9% |
| 2004 | 72.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.3% |
| 2005 | 71.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.8% |
| 2006 | 73.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.8% |
| 2007 | 78.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.1% |
| 2008 | 68.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -12.5% |
| 2009 | 66.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.4% |
| 2010 | 72.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.7% |
| 2011 | 72.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 74.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.6% |
| 2013 | 78.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.3% |
| 2014 | 77.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 78.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 81.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.7% |
| 2017 | 83.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.3% |
| 2019 | 82.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 88.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.9% |
| 2021 | 85.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.7% |
| 2022 | 75.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.9% |
| 2023 | 76.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 79.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 74.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 93.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 8 |
| 2000s | 71.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 66.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 78.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 78.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 72.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 83.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 81.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 75.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 88.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Europe & Central Asia
- 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
- 32 Ecuador 216.91 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 Europe & Central Asia
- Rural population, per capita 0.2593 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 2.0% (2025)
- Rural population 241.78 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.0% (2025)
- Rural population 25.9% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.2% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.2% (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 690.4 current US$ per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.88 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.02 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Europe & Central Asia?
- Fertilizer consumption in Europe & Central Asia was 76.17 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 Europe & Central Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 93.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1992.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Europe & Central Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 66.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2009.
- How does Europe & Central Asia rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Europe & Central Asia ranks 32nd out of 47 groups with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Europe & Central Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Europe & Central Asia 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.