Fertilizer consumption in Gambia
Gambia: Fertilizer consumption was 15.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Gambia, 1964–2023
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 Gambia is 15.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 596.4% on the previous year and up 3,751.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Gambia peaked at 23.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1985 and was at its lowest, 0.3065 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1964.
Gambia ranks 155th of 199 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in Gambia, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 0.3065 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1965 | 2.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +850.2% |
| 1966 | 4.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +50.4% |
| 1967 | 3.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -18.5% |
| 1968 | 2.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -33.5% |
| 1969 | 1.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -28.7% |
| 1970 | 2.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +33.2% |
| 1971 | 3.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +33.4% |
| 1972 | 6.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +104.8% |
| 1973 | 6.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.1% |
| 1974 | 6.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.4% |
| 1975 | 4.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -27.9% |
| 1976 | 10.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +119.9% |
| 1977 | 9.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.9% |
| 1978 | 18.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +85.1% |
| 1979 | 19.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.0% |
| 1980 | 12.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -34.5% |
| 1981 | 7.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -40.9% |
| 1982 | 12.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +63.7% |
| 1983 | 13.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.4% |
| 1984 | 12.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.3% |
| 1985 | 23.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +85.7% |
| 1986 | 21.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.0% |
| 1987 | 14.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -34.2% |
| 1988 | 4.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -66.9% |
| 1989 | 10.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +133.7% |
| 1990 | 3.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -70.6% |
| 1991 | 4.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +43.1% |
| 1992 | 4.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.5% |
| 1993 | 4.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.6% |
| 1994 | 4.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.6% |
| 1995 | 5.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.8% |
| 1996 | 4.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -17.0% |
| 1997 | 5.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +26.6% |
| 1998 | 11.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +116.7% |
| 1999 | 5.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -54.1% |
| 2000 | 3.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -35.9% |
| 2001 | 3.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.1% |
| 2003 | 10.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +225.9% |
| 2004 | 9.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -14.0% |
| 2005 | 11.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +22.0% |
| 2006 | 10.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.4% |
| 2007 | 8.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -17.1% |
| 2008 | 4.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -52.5% |
| 2009 | 6.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +48.9% |
| 2010 | 7.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.1% |
| 2011 | 10.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +40.8% |
| 2012 | 2.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -74.9% |
| 2013 | 0.4044 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -84.3% |
| 2014 | 0.4533 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.1% |
| 2015 | 0.5289 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.7% |
| 2016 | 0.6667 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +26.1% |
| 2017 | 0.3909 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -41.4% |
| 2018 | 8.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1959.3% |
| 2019 | 4.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -47.6% |
| 2020 | 0.7818 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -81.5% |
| 2021 | 2.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +186.0% |
| 2022 | 2.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 15.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +596.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.3065 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 6 |
| 1970s | 8.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 2.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 19.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 13.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 23.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 3.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 11.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 3.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 11.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 2010s | 3.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.3909 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.7818 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 15.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 152 Togo 17.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 153 Syrian Arab Republic 17.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 154 Cameroon 16.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 156 Mozambique 15.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 157 Korea, Democratic People's Republic of 14.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 158 Guinea-Bissau 13.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Gambia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 25.87 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2385 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 219.17 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.2766 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3501 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 23.8% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 23.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.1% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Gambia?
- Fertilizer consumption in Gambia was 15.57 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 Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 23.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1985.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.3065 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1964.
- How does Gambia rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Gambia ranks 155th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3,751.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia 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.