Fertilizer consumption in Finland
Finland: Fertilizer consumption was 87.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
87.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
up 25.4%
World rank
100th
of 199 countries
All-time high
242 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1974
All-time low
69.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2022
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer consumption in Finland, 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
Finland recorded 87.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land for fertilizer consumption in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 25.4% on the previous year and down 0.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Finland peaked at 242 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1974 and was at its lowest, 69.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 2022.
That places Finland 100th out of 199 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 63 years of available data.
Fertilizer consumption in Finland, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 90.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 88.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.9% |
| 1963 | 106.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.4% |
| 1964 | 120.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.9% |
| 1965 | 128.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.1% |
| 1966 | 126.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.9% |
| 1967 | 134.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.2% |
| 1968 | 152.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.9% |
| 1969 | 178.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +17.3% |
| 1970 | 188.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.8% |
| 1971 | 198.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.0% |
| 1972 | 205.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.5% |
| 1973 | 232.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.5% |
| 1974 | 242 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.9% |
| 1975 | 210.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -12.9% |
| 1976 | 171.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -18.7% |
| 1977 | 181.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.8% |
| 1978 | 195.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.0% |
| 1979 | 204.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.3% |
| 1980 | 206.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.1% |
| 1981 | 194.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.6% |
| 1982 | 226.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.4% |
| 1983 | 225.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.4% |
| 1984 | 215.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.6% |
| 1985 | 219.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.7% |
| 1986 | 225.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.8% |
| 1987 | 228.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.6% |
| 1988 | 219.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.2% |
| 1989 | 227.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.9% |
| 1990 | 195.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -14.4% |
| 1991 | 147.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -24.4% |
| 1992 | 151.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.4% |
| 1993 | 149.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.9% |
| 1994 | 154.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.1% |
| 1995 | 158.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.0% |
| 1996 | 147.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.3% |
| 1997 | 147.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.2% |
| 1998 | 142.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.5% |
| 1999 | 142.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.1% |
| 2000 | 136.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.0% |
| 2001 | 135.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.9% |
| 2002 | 129.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.4% |
| 2003 | 126.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.2% |
| 2004 | 126.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.4% |
| 2005 | 121.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.8% |
| 2006 | 113.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.1% |
| 2007 | 106.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.3% |
| 2008 | 95.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.1% |
| 2009 | 76.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -20.0% |
| 2010 | 100.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +31.0% |
| 2011 | 86.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -14.3% |
| 2012 | 86.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 87.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 92.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.2% |
| 2015 | 89.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.8% |
| 2016 | 86.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.4% |
| 2017 | 89.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.9% |
| 2018 | 91.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 95.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.9% |
| 2020 | 92.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.6% |
| 2021 | 98.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.7% |
| 2022 | 69.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -29.1% |
| 2023 | 87.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +25.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 125.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 88.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 178.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 203.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 171.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 242 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 219 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 194.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 228.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 153.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 142.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 195.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 116.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 76.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 136.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 90.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 86.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 100.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 86.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 69.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 98.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Finland
- 97 Dominican Republic 89.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 98 Hungary 89.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 99 Malawi 87.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 101 Eswatini 80.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 102 Lao People's Democratic Republic 77.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 103 Vanuatu 77.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Finland
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 12.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0261 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,466 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.5476 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2548 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 7.1% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.7% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Finland?
- Fertilizer consumption in Finland was 87.17 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 Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 242 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1974.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 69.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2022.
- How does Finland rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Finland ranks 100th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Finland 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.