Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) in France
France: Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) was 154.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
154.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
up 4.1%
World rank
63rd
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
64
1961–2024
Fertilizer consumption in France, 1961–2024
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 154.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 4.1% on the previous year and down 8.2% 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 63rd out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 64 years of available data.
Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) 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 | 171.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.4% |
| 2022 | 130.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -23.9% |
| 2023 | 148.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.7% |
| 2024 | 154.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.1% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 154.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land is above the median for high income countries, which is 151.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land, 1.0× the median. (71 countries reporting)
- France's 154.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 138.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land, 1.1× the median. (50 countries reporting)
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 | 157.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 130.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 179.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
- 60 Serbia 158.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 61 Pakistan 158.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 62 Poland 155.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 64 Czechia 153.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 65 Switzerland 151.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 66 Australia 151.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for France
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.9478 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.2973 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.2498 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.4097 hectares per person (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in France?
- Fertilizer consumption in France was 154.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2024, 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 63rd out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.2%. 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.