Fertilizer consumption in India
India: Fertilizer consumption was 199.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
199.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
up 2.8%
World rank
39th
of 199 countries
All-time high
210.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2020
All-time low
2.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer consumption in India, 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 India stood at 199.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land.
That represents a change of up 2.8% on the previous year and up 27.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in India peaked at 210.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2020 and was at its lowest, 2.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1961.
That places India 39th out of 199 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in India, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 2.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +32.9% |
| 1963 | 3.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.7% |
| 1964 | 4.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +41.9% |
| 1965 | 4.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.2% |
| 1966 | 6.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +39.9% |
| 1967 | 9.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +38.8% |
| 1968 | 11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.2% |
| 1969 | 12.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.6% |
| 1970 | 14.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.4% |
| 1971 | 16.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.3% |
| 1972 | 17.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.9% |
| 1973 | 17.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.0% |
| 1974 | 15.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.6% |
| 1975 | 21.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +35.5% |
| 1976 | 21.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.3% |
| 1977 | 26.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +25.7% |
| 1978 | 31.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.6% |
| 1979 | 32.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.6% |
| 1980 | 33.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.3% |
| 1981 | 37.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.9% |
| 1982 | 35.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.8% |
| 1983 | 40.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.5% |
| 1984 | 48.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.9% |
| 1985 | 52.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.4% |
| 1986 | 58.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.1% |
| 1987 | 51.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -13.1% |
| 1988 | 66.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +29.3% |
| 1989 | 69.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.7% |
| 1990 | 73.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.2% |
| 1991 | 78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.1% |
| 1992 | 74.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.2% |
| 1993 | 76.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.0% |
| 1994 | 83.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.6% |
| 1995 | 85.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.7% |
| 1996 | 89.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.9% |
| 1997 | 100.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.5% |
| 1998 | 104.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.9% |
| 1999 | 112.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.8% |
| 2000 | 103.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.5% |
| 2001 | 108.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.2% |
| 2002 | 100.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.3% |
| 2003 | 105.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.8% |
| 2004 | 115.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.6% |
| 2005 | 127.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.7% |
| 2006 | 136.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.9% |
| 2007 | 142.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.7% |
| 2008 | 153.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.4% |
| 2009 | 167.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.2% |
| 2010 | 179.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.9% |
| 2011 | 180.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.0% |
| 2012 | 163.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.8% |
| 2013 | 156.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.1% |
| 2014 | 163.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.5% |
| 2015 | 171.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.6% |
| 2016 | 166 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.9% |
| 2017 | 170.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 176.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.2% |
| 2019 | 186.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.9% |
| 2020 | 210.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.0% |
| 2021 | 193.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.1% |
| 2022 | 193.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.1% |
| 2023 | 199.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 2.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 12.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 21.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 14.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 32.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 49.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 33.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 69.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 87.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 73.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 112.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 126.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 100.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 167.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 171.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 156.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 186.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 199.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 193.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 210.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near India
- 36 Saint Lucia 200 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 37 Palestine 199.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 38 Philippines 199.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 40 Belarus 198.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 41 Guatemala 196.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 42 Belgium 191.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in India?
- Fertilizer consumption in India was 199.14 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 India?
- The highest recorded value was 210.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2020.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1961.
- How does India rank for fertilizer consumption?
- India ranks 39th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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.