Fertilizer consumption in Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands: Fertilizer consumption was 614.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Faroe Islands, 2002–2023
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
In 2023, fertilizer consumption in Faroe Islands stood at 614.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land.
That represents a change of up 258.3% on the previous year and down 94.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Faroe Islands peaked at 17,197 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2017 and was at its lowest, 171.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 2022.
Faroe Islands ranks 6th 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 in Faroe Islands, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 13,172 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 2003 | 8,734 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -33.7% |
| 2004 | 12,844 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +47.0% |
| 2005 | 12,031 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.3% |
| 2006 | 12,484 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.8% |
| 2007 | 10,562 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -15.4% |
| 2008 | 8,531 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -19.2% |
| 2009 | 7,562 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.4% |
| 2010 | 7,469 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 14,344 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +92.1% |
| 2012 | 4,703 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -67.2% |
| 2013 | 10,266 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +118.3% |
| 2014 | 2,031 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -80.2% |
| 2015 | 3,922 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +93.1% |
| 2016 | 6,561 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +67.3% |
| 2017 | 17,197 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +162.1% |
| 2018 | 12,227 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -28.9% |
| 2019 | 242.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -98.0% |
| 2020 | 842.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +247.7% |
| 2021 | 328.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -61.0% |
| 2022 | 171.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -47.8% |
| 2023 | 614.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +258.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10,740 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 7,562 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 13,172 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 8 |
| 2010s | 7,896 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 242.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 17,197 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 489.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 171.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 842.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Faroe Islands
- 3 New Zealand 1,291 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 4 Costa Rica 1,025 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 5 Ireland 895.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 7 Seychelles 573.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 8 Egypt 532.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 9 Hong Kong 484 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Faroe Islands
- Rural population, per capita 0.6036 units per person (2025)
- Rural population 33,136 (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.1% (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 651.17 million current US$ (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 16.1% (2024)
- Rural population 60.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 3.1% (2009)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.7% (2009)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1607 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 16.1% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Faroe Islands?
- Fertilizer consumption in Faroe Islands was 614.29 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 Faroe Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 17,197 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2017.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Faroe Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 171.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2022.
- How does Faroe Islands rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Faroe Islands ranks 6th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Faroe Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 94.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Faroe Islands 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.