Fertilizer consumption in IDA blend
IDA blend: Fertilizer consumption was 75.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
75.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
up 12.5%
Rank
31st
of 45 groups
All-time high
81.33 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 75.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land.
The figure is up 12.5% on the previous year and up 14.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in IDA blend peaked at 81.33 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 31st of 45 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 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 | 3.08 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 | 32.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.3% |
| 1987 | 31.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.3% |
| 1988 | 33.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.5% |
| 1989 | 34.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.2% |
| 1990 | 35.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.4% |
| 1991 | 35.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.2% |
| 1992 | 51.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +46.4% |
| 1993 | 51.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.9% |
| 1994 | 44.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -12.7% |
| 1995 | 46.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.9% |
| 1996 | 47.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.0% |
| 1997 | 48.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.8% |
| 1998 | 46.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.0% |
| 1999 | 48.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.8% |
| 2000 | 48.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.7% |
| 2001 | 48.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.1% |
| 2002 | 49.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.4% |
| 2003 | 50.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.6% |
| 2004 | 51.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.4% |
| 2005 | 56.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.5% |
| 2006 | 59.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.8% |
| 2007 | 54.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.0% |
| 2008 | 54.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 63.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.2% |
| 2010 | 65.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.5% |
| 2011 | 60.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.2% |
| 2012 | 57.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.7% |
| 2013 | 65.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.0% |
| 2014 | 65.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 66.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 71.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.8% |
| 2017 | 78.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.7% |
| 2018 | 74.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.0% |
| 2019 | 77.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.4% |
| 2020 | 79.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.3% |
| 2021 | 81.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -17.6% |
| 2023 | 75.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.5% |
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 | 34.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 45.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 35.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 51.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 53.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 48.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 63.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 68.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 57.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 78.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 75.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 81.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near IDA blend
- 28 Qatar 240.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 29 Netherlands 238.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 30 Jordan 231.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 31 Slovenia 221.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 32 Ecuador 216.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 33 Norway 205.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 34 Japan 202.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for IDA blend
- Rural population, per capita 0.5078 units per person (2025)
- Rural population 350.29 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.9% (2025)
- Rural population 50.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.1% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 3.0% (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 373.77 current US$ per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.15 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.203 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 257.82 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in IDA blend?
- Fertilizer consumption in IDA blend was 75.37 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 81.33 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 31st out of 45 groups with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in IDA blend?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.3%. 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.