Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) in Iran
Iran: Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) was 68.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Iran, 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
Iran recorded 68.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land for fertilizer consumption in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Iran 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 110th out of 199 countries with data for 2024, 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 (kilograms per hectare of arable land) in Iran, 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% |
| 2024 | 68.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 68.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 96.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land, 71% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Iran's 68.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 118.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land, 58% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) in Iran changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | +81.2% | 6.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 11.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land |
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 | 68.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 68.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 68.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iran
- 107 Estonia 72.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 108 North Macedonia 72.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 109 Maldives 70.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 111 United States Virgin Islands 68.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 112 Nepal 67.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 113 Albania 66.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Iran
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.216 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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 0.1918 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.081 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.5108 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -25.14 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1059 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 415.77 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.6359 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Iran?
- Fertilizer consumption in Iran was 68.29 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 Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 126.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2006.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.9234 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1961.
- How does Iran rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Iran ranks 110th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran 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.