Fertilizer consumption in Guatemala
Guatemala: Fertilizer consumption was 196.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
196.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
up 19.8%
World rank
41st
of 199 countries
All-time high
237.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2020
All-time low
13.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1965
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer consumption in Guatemala, 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 Guatemala stood at 196.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 19.8% on the previous year and down 5.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Guatemala peaked at 237.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2020 and was at its lowest, 13.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1965.
Guatemala ranks 41st of 199 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in Guatemala, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 13.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 13.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.2% |
| 1963 | 17.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +27.9% |
| 1964 | 17.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.8% |
| 1965 | 13.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -22.8% |
| 1966 | 30.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +129.4% |
| 1967 | 22.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -25.0% |
| 1968 | 37.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +63.9% |
| 1969 | 29.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -19.9% |
| 1970 | 42.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +41.4% |
| 1971 | 22.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -46.4% |
| 1972 | 38.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +69.3% |
| 1973 | 43.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.8% |
| 1974 | 55.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +25.9% |
| 1975 | 47.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -14.9% |
| 1976 | 78.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +67.6% |
| 1977 | 82.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.0% |
| 1978 | 76.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.8% |
| 1979 | 80.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.4% |
| 1980 | 67.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -16.2% |
| 1981 | 70 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.0% |
| 1982 | 62.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.1% |
| 1983 | 52.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -15.9% |
| 1984 | 69.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +32.5% |
| 1985 | 73.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.4% |
| 1986 | 94.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +29.4% |
| 1987 | 96.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.0% |
| 1988 | 82.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -14.4% |
| 1989 | 99.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.6% |
| 1990 | 90 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.6% |
| 1991 | 110.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +22.4% |
| 1992 | 121.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.3% |
| 1993 | 129.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.0% |
| 1994 | 124.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.9% |
| 1995 | 137.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.0% |
| 1996 | 134.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.0% |
| 1997 | 145.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.9% |
| 1998 | 113.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -22.0% |
| 1999 | 122.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.0% |
| 2000 | 125.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.4% |
| 2001 | 115.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.7% |
| 2002 | 76.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -33.7% |
| 2003 | 91.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.6% |
| 2004 | 119.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +30.7% |
| 2005 | 141.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.3% |
| 2006 | 136.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.0% |
| 2007 | 123.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.0% |
| 2008 | 77.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -37.7% |
| 2009 | 103.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +34.8% |
| 2010 | 150.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +45.0% |
| 2011 | 173 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.7% |
| 2012 | 200.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.1% |
| 2013 | 207.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.1% |
| 2014 | 196.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.9% |
| 2015 | 199.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 175.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -12.0% |
| 2017 | 206.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +17.4% |
| 2018 | 211.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.5% |
| 2019 | 176.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -16.3% |
| 2020 | 237.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +34.0% |
| 2021 | 219.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.5% |
| 2022 | 164.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -25.2% |
| 2023 | 196.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 21.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 13.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 37.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 56.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 22.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 82.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 76.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 52.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 99.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 122.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 90 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 145.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 111.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 76.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 141.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 189.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 150.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 211.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 204.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 164.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 237.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Guatemala
- 38 Philippines 199.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 39 India 199.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 40 Belarus 198.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 42 Belgium 191.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 43 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 191.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 44 Lebanon 190.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Guatemala
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 7.71 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0955 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 630.24 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.74 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.437 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 9.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 9.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.9% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.8% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Guatemala?
- Fertilizer consumption in Guatemala was 196.65 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 Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 237.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2020.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1965.
- How does Guatemala rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Guatemala ranks 41st out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guatemala 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.