Fertilizer consumption in Iran, Islamic Republic of
Iran, Islamic Republic of: Fertilizer consumption was 68.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
68.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
109th
of 199 countries
All-time high
126.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2006
All-time low
0.9234 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer consumption in Iran, Islamic Republic of, 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
Iran, Islamic Republic of recorded 68.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land for fertilizer consumption in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 20.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Iran, Islamic Republic of peaked at 126.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0.9234 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1961.
That places Iran, Islamic Republic of 109th out of 199 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 Iran, Islamic Republic of, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.9234 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 1.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +30.2% |
| 1963 | 1.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +35.0% |
| 1964 | 2.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +28.2% |
| 1965 | 2.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.4% |
| 1966 | 3.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +32.3% |
| 1967 | 5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +53.5% |
| 1968 | 5.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.0% |
| 1969 | 5.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.7% |
| 1970 | 6.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.0% |
| 1971 | 11.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +81.2% |
| 1972 | 12.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.7% |
| 1973 | 19.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +57.3% |
| 1974 | 20.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.5% |
| 1975 | 21.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.4% |
| 1976 | 22.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.1% |
| 1977 | 27.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +22.5% |
| 1978 | 21.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -19.4% |
| 1979 | 31.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +41.5% |
| 1980 | 47.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +51.9% |
| 1981 | 50.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.0% |
| 1982 | 63.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +25.4% |
| 1983 | 72.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.7% |
| 1984 | 63.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -12.3% |
| 1985 | 60.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.9% |
| 1986 | 60.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.0% |
| 1987 | 61.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.2% |
| 1988 | 65.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.2% |
| 1989 | 82.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +25.4% |
| 1990 | 76.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.4% |
| 1991 | 68.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.9% |
| 1992 | 79.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.5% |
| 1993 | 51.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -34.6% |
| 1994 | 57.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.4% |
| 1995 | 58.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.0% |
| 1996 | 63.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.9% |
| 1997 | 73.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.9% |
| 1998 | 75.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.9% |
| 1999 | 81.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.1% |
| 2000 | 93.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.7% |
| 2001 | 83.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.5% |
| 2002 | 87.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.2% |
| 2003 | 93.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.3% |
| 2004 | 98.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.4% |
| 2005 | 103.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.1% |
| 2006 | 126.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +22.5% |
| 2007 | 97.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -22.9% |
| 2008 | 108.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.6% |
| 2009 | 90.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -16.4% |
| 2010 | 90.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 48.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -46.5% |
| 2012 | 52.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.3% |
| 2013 | 56.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.6% |
| 2014 | 73.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +28.9% |
| 2015 | 47.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -35.2% |
| 2016 | 47.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 51.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.0% |
| 2018 | 57.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.8% |
| 2019 | 63.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.2% |
| 2020 | 68.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.2% |
| 2021 | 68.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 68.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 68.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.9234 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 19.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 6.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 31.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 62.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 47.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 82.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 68.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 51.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 81.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 98.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 83.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 126.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 58.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 47.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 90.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 68.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 68.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 68.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- Fertilizer consumption in Iran, Islamic Republic of was 68.29 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 Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- The highest recorded value was 126.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2006.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.9234 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1961.
- How does Iran, Islamic Republic of rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 109th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran, Islamic Republic of 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.