Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) in IDA blend
IDA blend: Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) was 75.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
75.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
up 11.8%
Rank
33rd
of 47 groups
All-time high
82.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2021
All-time low
1.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer consumption in IDA blend, 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 IDA blend stood at 75.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land.
The figure is up 11.8% on the previous year and up 12.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in IDA blend peaked at 82.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1961.
IDA blend ranks 33rd of 47 groups 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 IDA blend, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 1.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.3% |
| 1963 | 2.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +39.3% |
| 1964 | 3.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +28.1% |
| 1965 | 3.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.2% |
| 1966 | 3.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +26.6% |
| 1967 | 5.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +34.4% |
| 1968 | 6.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.6% |
| 1969 | 7.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +23.1% |
| 1970 | 7.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.9% |
| 1971 | 9.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +24.8% |
| 1972 | 10.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.1% |
| 1973 | 10.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.3% |
| 1974 | 10.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.4% |
| 1975 | 12.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.9% |
| 1976 | 14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.6% |
| 1977 | 15.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.5% |
| 1978 | 17.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.1% |
| 1979 | 19.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.4% |
| 1980 | 22.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.1% |
| 1981 | 23.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.3% |
| 1982 | 24.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.7% |
| 1983 | 25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.1% |
| 1984 | 25.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.6% |
| 1985 | 28.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.6% |
| 1986 | 32.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.3% |
| 1987 | 31.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.3% |
| 1988 | 33.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.5% |
| 1989 | 34.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.2% |
| 1990 | 35.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.4% |
| 1991 | 35.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.2% |
| 1992 | 51.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +46.4% |
| 1993 | 51.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.9% |
| 1994 | 44.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -12.8% |
| 1995 | 46.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.9% |
| 1996 | 47.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.0% |
| 1997 | 48.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.8% |
| 1998 | 46.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.0% |
| 1999 | 48.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.8% |
| 2000 | 48.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.7% |
| 2001 | 48.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.0% |
| 2002 | 49.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.4% |
| 2003 | 50.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.6% |
| 2004 | 50.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.7% |
| 2005 | 56.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.1% |
| 2006 | 59.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.3% |
| 2007 | 54.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.9% |
| 2008 | 54.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.7% |
| 2009 | 63.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.1% |
| 2010 | 65.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.7% |
| 2011 | 61.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.2% |
| 2012 | 58.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.0% |
| 2013 | 66.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.3% |
| 2014 | 66.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 65.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 70.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.9% |
| 2017 | 76.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.1% |
| 2018 | 73.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.4% |
| 2019 | 77.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.9% |
| 2020 | 80.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.0% |
| 2021 | 82.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 67.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -18.2% |
| 2023 | 75.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 7.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 12.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 7.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 19.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 28.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 22.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 34.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 45.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 35.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 51.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 53.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 48.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 63.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 68.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 58.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 77.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 76.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 67.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 82.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near IDA blend
- 30 New Caledonia 248.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 31 Israel 246.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 32 Qatar 240.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 33 Slovenia 237.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 34 San Marino 232.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 35 India 214.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 36 Belgium 213.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for IDA blend
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 257.82 billion current US$ (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.5078 units per person (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 3.2% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.7% (2025)
- Rural population 50.8% (2025)
- Rural population 350.29 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.9% (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.8589 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 20.3% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in IDA blend?
- Fertilizer consumption in IDA blend was 75.15 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 IDA blend?
- The highest recorded value was 82.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2021.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in IDA blend?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1961.
- How does IDA blend rank for fertilizer consumption?
- IDA blend ranks 33rd out of 47 groups with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in IDA blend?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this IDA blend 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.