Fertilizer consumption in Ghana
Ghana: Fertilizer consumption was 28.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
28.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
down 22.0%
World rank
140th
of 199 countries
All-time high
50.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2020
All-time low
0.4224 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer consumption in Ghana, 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
In 2023, fertilizer consumption in Ghana stood at 28.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land.
That represents a change of down 22.0% on the previous year and up 6.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Ghana peaked at 50.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.4224 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1961.
That places Ghana 140th 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 Ghana, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.4224 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 1.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +168.8% |
| 1963 | 1.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.8% |
| 1964 | 0.8665 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -29.9% |
| 1965 | 0.6671 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -23.0% |
| 1966 | 0.7059 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.8% |
| 1967 | 0.7759 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.9% |
| 1968 | 0.7976 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.8% |
| 1969 | 0.6988 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -12.4% |
| 1970 | 1.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +181.4% |
| 1971 | 1.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -13.7% |
| 1972 | 2.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +56.0% |
| 1973 | 3.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +47.5% |
| 1974 | 5.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +46.5% |
| 1975 | 13.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +137.8% |
| 1976 | 11.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -16.3% |
| 1977 | 17.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +52.2% |
| 1978 | 10 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -42.3% |
| 1979 | 9.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.6% |
| 1980 | 6.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -35.1% |
| 1981 | 15.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +141.7% |
| 1982 | 12.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -15.5% |
| 1983 | 10.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -21.0% |
| 1984 | 3.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -64.2% |
| 1985 | 5.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +42.6% |
| 1986 | 3.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -39.2% |
| 1987 | 4.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +37.5% |
| 1988 | 4.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.8% |
| 1989 | 3.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -33.0% |
| 1990 | 4.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +47.6% |
| 1991 | 2.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -40.7% |
| 1992 | 3.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +26.3% |
| 1993 | 2.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -25.1% |
| 1994 | 2.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.7% |
| 1995 | 3.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +17.6% |
| 1996 | 5.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +68.2% |
| 1997 | 5.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.9% |
| 1998 | 4.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -29.7% |
| 1999 | 4.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.1% |
| 2000 | 3.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -23.8% |
| 2001 | 8.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +157.7% |
| 2002 | 4.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -50.2% |
| 2003 | 7.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +80.5% |
| 2004 | 13.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +82.2% |
| 2005 | 6.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -55.1% |
| 2006 | 20.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +246.9% |
| 2007 | 18.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.4% |
| 2008 | 15.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -15.3% |
| 2009 | 20.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +31.8% |
| 2010 | 20.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.2% |
| 2011 | 14.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -28.5% |
| 2012 | 37.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +158.7% |
| 2013 | 27.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -28.1% |
| 2014 | 16.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -38.5% |
| 2015 | 24.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +49.6% |
| 2016 | 22.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.7% |
| 2017 | 38.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +71.6% |
| 2018 | 27.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -28.0% |
| 2019 | 40.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +45.7% |
| 2020 | 50.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +24.9% |
| 2021 | 37.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -25.4% |
| 2022 | 37.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 28.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -22.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.8116 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.4224 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 7.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 17.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 3.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 15.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 2.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 3.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 20.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 26.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 14.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 40.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 38.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 28.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 50.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
- 137 Benin 33.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 138 Barbados 32.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 139 Rwanda 31.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 141 Russian Federation 28.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 142 Djibouti 28.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 143 Namibia 27.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Ghana
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 41.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2128 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 692.99 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.4821 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4108 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 21.3% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 21.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.1% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.6% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Ghana?
- Fertilizer consumption in Ghana was 28.89 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 Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 50.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2020.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.4224 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1961.
- How does Ghana rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Ghana ranks 140th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana 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.