Fertilizer consumption in Iraq
Iraq: Fertilizer consumption was 50.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
50.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
down 1.1%
World rank
122nd
of 199 countries
All-time high
148.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2001
All-time low
0.3763 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1962
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer consumption in Iraq, 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
The most recent figure for fertilizer consumption in Iraq is 50.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.1% on the previous year and down 0.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Iraq peaked at 148.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2001 and was at its lowest, 0.3763 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1962.
Iraq ranks 122nd of 199 countries 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 Iraq, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.4022 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 0.3763 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.4% |
| 1963 | 0.5121 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +36.1% |
| 1964 | 0.6238 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +21.8% |
| 1965 | 0.736 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.0% |
| 1966 | 1.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +107.0% |
| 1967 | 1.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +26.2% |
| 1968 | 2.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.9% |
| 1969 | 2.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +33.2% |
| 1970 | 3.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +17.1% |
| 1971 | 4.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.1% |
| 1972 | 4.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.6% |
| 1973 | 5.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +26.5% |
| 1974 | 6.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +17.8% |
| 1975 | 6.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.1% |
| 1976 | 8.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +31.5% |
| 1977 | 10.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +26.0% |
| 1978 | 11.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.1% |
| 1979 | 19.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +72.3% |
| 1980 | 17.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.5% |
| 1981 | 14.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -16.8% |
| 1982 | 15.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.4% |
| 1983 | 16.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.6% |
| 1984 | 29.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +76.1% |
| 1985 | 34.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.6% |
| 1986 | 37.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.7% |
| 1987 | 41.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.0% |
| 1988 | 44.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.2% |
| 1989 | 43.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.0% |
| 1990 | 41.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.9% |
| 1991 | 24.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -39.7% |
| 1992 | 39.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +58.8% |
| 1993 | 62.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +56.8% |
| 1994 | 76.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +22.4% |
| 1995 | 69.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.5% |
| 1996 | 73.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.1% |
| 1997 | 81.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.8% |
| 1998 | 87.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.4% |
| 1999 | 90.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.6% |
| 2000 | 86.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.4% |
| 2001 | 148.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +72.2% |
| 2002 | 141.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.1% |
| 2003 | 25.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -81.9% |
| 2004 | 24.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.1% |
| 2005 | 47.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +90.5% |
| 2006 | 46.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.1% |
| 2007 | 37.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -18.7% |
| 2008 | 57.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +51.1% |
| 2009 | 60.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.3% |
| 2010 | 34.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -43.0% |
| 2011 | 39.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.0% |
| 2012 | 49.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +26.4% |
| 2013 | 50.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.4% |
| 2014 | 19.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -61.1% |
| 2015 | 15.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -21.0% |
| 2016 | 28.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +86.1% |
| 2017 | 50.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +74.8% |
| 2018 | 55.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.0% |
| 2019 | 52.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.2% |
| 2020 | 55.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.3% |
| 2021 | 50.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.7% |
| 2022 | 51.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.7% |
| 2023 | 50.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.3763 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 2.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 8.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 3.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 19.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 29.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 14.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 44.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 64.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 24.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 90.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 67.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 24.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 148.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 39.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 15.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 55.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 50.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 55.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
- 119 Cambodia 51.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 120 Republic of Moldova 51.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 121 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 50.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 123 Kenya 50.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 124 Gabon 50.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 125 Argentina 50.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Iraq
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -8.53 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0341 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 184.67 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.94 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3006 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 3.4% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 3.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2016)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.1% (2014)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Iraq?
- Fertilizer consumption in Iraq was 50.53 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 Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 148.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2001.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.3763 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1962.
- How does Iraq rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Iraq ranks 122nd out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq 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.