Fertilizer consumption in France
France: Fertilizer consumption was 131.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
131.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
up 0.5%
World rank
66th
of 199 countries
All-time high
344.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1989
All-time low
120.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2009
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer consumption in France, 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
The most recent figure for fertilizer consumption in France is 131.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 0.5% on the previous year and down 22.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in France peaked at 344.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1989 and was at its lowest, 120.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 2009.
That places France 66th 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 France, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 123.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 134.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.8% |
| 1963 | 148.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.2% |
| 1964 | 161.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.8% |
| 1965 | 164.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.3% |
| 1966 | 182.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.0% |
| 1967 | 210.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.8% |
| 1968 | 230.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.5% |
| 1969 | 239.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.1% |
| 1970 | 267.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.6% |
| 1971 | 290.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.9% |
| 1972 | 311.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.1% |
| 1973 | 340.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.5% |
| 1974 | 269.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -20.9% |
| 1975 | 270.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.3% |
| 1976 | 298.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.2% |
| 1977 | 302.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.6% |
| 1978 | 323.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.9% |
| 1979 | 339.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.8% |
| 1980 | 321.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.4% |
| 1981 | 317.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.0% |
| 1982 | 315.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.7% |
| 1983 | 330.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.6% |
| 1984 | 324.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.7% |
| 1985 | 317.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.1% |
| 1986 | 326.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.7% |
| 1987 | 320.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.8% |
| 1988 | 336.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.2% |
| 1989 | 344.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.3% |
| 1990 | 319.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.3% |
| 1991 | 312.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.3% |
| 1992 | 253.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -18.7% |
| 1993 | 255.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.6% |
| 1994 | 260.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.0% |
| 1995 | 270.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.8% |
| 1996 | 278.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.9% |
| 1997 | 273.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.8% |
| 1998 | 264.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.3% |
| 1999 | 259 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.9% |
| 2000 | 225.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -12.8% |
| 2001 | 227.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.8% |
| 2002 | 211.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.2% |
| 2003 | 223.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.7% |
| 2004 | 212.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.0% |
| 2005 | 192.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.3% |
| 2006 | 190.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.1% |
| 2007 | 209.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.0% |
| 2008 | 152.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -27.2% |
| 2009 | 120.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -20.9% |
| 2010 | 150.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +24.9% |
| 2011 | 141.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.1% |
| 2012 | 160.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.8% |
| 2013 | 169.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.4% |
| 2014 | 168.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 170.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 163.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.3% |
| 2017 | 177.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.9% |
| 2018 | 170.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.7% |
| 2019 | 157.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.7% |
| 2020 | 179.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.8% |
| 2021 | 171.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.4% |
| 2022 | 130.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -23.9% |
| 2023 | 131.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 177.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 123.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 239.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 301.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 267.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 340.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 325.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 315.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 344.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 274.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 253.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 319.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 196.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 120.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 227.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 163.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 141.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 177.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 153.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 130.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 179.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near France
- 63 Paraguay 137.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 64 Singapore 137.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 65 Canada 132.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 67 San Marino 130.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 68 French Polynesia 130.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 69 Germany 128.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for France
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 14.99 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.014 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 687.36 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.033 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2115 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 1.4% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 1.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.0% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.1% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in France?
- Fertilizer consumption in France was 131.32 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 France?
- The highest recorded value was 344.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1989.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 120.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2009.
- How does France rank for fertilizer consumption?
- France ranks 66th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this France 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.