Fertilizer consumption in Gabon
Gabon: Fertilizer consumption was 50.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Gabon, 1972–2023
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 Gabon is 50.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 16.0% on the previous year and up 395.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Gabon peaked at 60.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1973.
That places Gabon 124th out of 199 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in Gabon, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 0.235 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1973 | 0.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -57.4% |
| 1974 | 0.1364 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +36.4% |
| 1975 | 1.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1164.4% |
| 1976 | 3.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +94.0% |
| 1977 | 2.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -34.5% |
| 1978 | 1.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -52.3% |
| 1979 | 0.4221 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -59.6% |
| 1980 | 0.3436 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -18.6% |
| 1981 | 5.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1417.6% |
| 1982 | 1.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -74.0% |
| 1983 | 7.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +421.5% |
| 1984 | 9.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +27.7% |
| 1985 | 9.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.0% |
| 1986 | 7.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -23.4% |
| 1987 | 7.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.1% |
| 1988 | 3.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -56.7% |
| 1989 | 3.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +25.8% |
| 1990 | 3.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.2% |
| 1991 | 1.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -46.8% |
| 1992 | 1.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -17.2% |
| 1993 | 1.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -20.5% |
| 1994 | 1.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.6% |
| 1995 | 1.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.8% |
| 1996 | 0.6154 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -50.0% |
| 1997 | 0.6154 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 1.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +116.5% |
| 1999 | 0.9231 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -30.7% |
| 2000 | 0.9231 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 0.9231 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 5.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +504.3% |
| 2003 | 3.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -35.2% |
| 2004 | 5.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +41.4% |
| 2005 | 8.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +63.4% |
| 2006 | 8.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.4% |
| 2007 | 9.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.1% |
| 2008 | 10.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.1% |
| 2009 | 12.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.3% |
| 2010 | 3.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -73.7% |
| 2011 | 5.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +78.8% |
| 2012 | 10.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +78.6% |
| 2013 | 10.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 13.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +29.0% |
| 2015 | 27.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +109.0% |
| 2016 | 31.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.4% |
| 2017 | 60.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +90.4% |
| 2018 | 44.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -27.2% |
| 2019 | 39.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.7% |
| 2020 | 21.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -46.6% |
| 2021 | 28.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +32.8% |
| 2022 | 59.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +111.9% |
| 2023 | 50.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -16.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 3.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 8 |
| 1980s | 5.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.3436 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.6154 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 3.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.9231 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 12.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 24.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 3.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 60.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 39.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 21.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 59.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Gabon
- 121 Venezuela 50.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 122 Iraq 50.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 123 Kenya 50.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 125 Argentina 50.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 126 Tunisia 49.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 127 Mongolia 47.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Gabon
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0675 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 557.95 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.6835 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.0791 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 6.8% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 6.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 3.9% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.3% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Gabon?
- Fertilizer consumption in Gabon was 50.27 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 Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 60.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2017.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1973.
- How does Gabon rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Gabon ranks 124th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 395.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gabon 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.