Fertilizer consumption in Hungary
Hungary: Fertilizer consumption was 89.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Hungary, 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 Hungary stood at 89.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 17.4% on the previous year and down 21.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Hungary peaked at 316.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1983 and was at its lowest, 39.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1992.
Hungary ranks 98th of 199 countries on this measure, 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 Hungary, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 41.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 52.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +27.6% |
| 1963 | 57.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.1% |
| 1964 | 65.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.8% |
| 1965 | 68.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.1% |
| 1966 | 74.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.4% |
| 1967 | 98.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +32.9% |
| 1968 | 120.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +22.7% |
| 1969 | 134.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.2% |
| 1970 | 161.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.0% |
| 1971 | 183.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.1% |
| 1972 | 196.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.8% |
| 1973 | 232.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.3% |
| 1974 | 260.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.2% |
| 1975 | 296.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.6% |
| 1976 | 271.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.2% |
| 1977 | 297.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.7% |
| 1978 | 305.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.4% |
| 1979 | 298.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.3% |
| 1980 | 278.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.7% |
| 1981 | 295.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.1% |
| 1982 | 304.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.1% |
| 1983 | 316.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.8% |
| 1984 | 303.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.1% |
| 1985 | 265.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -12.4% |
| 1986 | 274.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.2% |
| 1987 | 271.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.9% |
| 1988 | 280.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.2% |
| 1989 | 238.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -15.0% |
| 1990 | 134.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -43.6% |
| 1991 | 64.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -52.1% |
| 1992 | 39.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -38.2% |
| 1993 | 61.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +54.6% |
| 1994 | 66.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.2% |
| 1995 | 76.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.0% |
| 1996 | 94.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +23.4% |
| 1997 | 88.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.3% |
| 1998 | 76.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -13.2% |
| 1999 | 89.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.8% |
| 2000 | 90.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.9% |
| 2001 | 98.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.7% |
| 2002 | 94.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.7% |
| 2003 | 95.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 98.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.2% |
| 2005 | 85.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -13.5% |
| 2006 | 99.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.4% |
| 2007 | 110.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.3% |
| 2008 | 96.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -12.4% |
| 2009 | 77.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -19.9% |
| 2010 | 84.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.8% |
| 2011 | 93.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.6% |
| 2012 | 99.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.8% |
| 2013 | 113.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.0% |
| 2014 | 112.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 114.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 138.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +21.0% |
| 2017 | 152.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.3% |
| 2018 | 150.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 145.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.2% |
| 2020 | 162.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.4% |
| 2021 | 165.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 108.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -34.5% |
| 2023 | 89.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -17.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 79.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 41.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 134.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 250.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 161.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 305.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 282.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 238.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 316.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 79.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 39.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 134.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 94.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 77.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 110.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 120.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 84.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 152.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 131.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 89.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 165.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
- 95 Maldives 92.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 96 Romania 91.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 97 Dominican Republic 89.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 99 Malawi 87.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 100 Finland 87.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 101 Eswatini 80.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
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- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.23 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0265 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 687.58 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2931 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.7% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.7% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Hungary?
- Fertilizer consumption in Hungary was 89.53 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 Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 316.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1983.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 39.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1992.
- How does Hungary rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Hungary ranks 98th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary 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.