Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) in Hungary
Hungary: Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) was 117.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
117.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
up 31.3%
World rank
84th
of 199 countries
All-time high
316.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1983
All-time low
39.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1992
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Fertilizer consumption in Hungary, 1961–2024
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 2024, fertilizer consumption in Hungary stood at 117.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 31.3% on the previous year and up 4.5% 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 84th 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 (kilograms per hectare of arable land) 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 | 89.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -17.2% |
| 2024 | 117.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +31.3% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 117.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land is below the median for high income countries, which is 151.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land, 78% of the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 117.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 138.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land, 85% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
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 | 128.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 89.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 165.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
- 81 South Africa 120.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 82 Bulgaria 119.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 83 Palestine 118.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 85 Denmark 117.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 86 Austria 117.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 87 Laos 115.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
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- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.4268 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.5029 hectares per person (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Hungary?
- Fertilizer consumption in Hungary was 117.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2024, 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 84th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.5%. 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.