Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) in Israel
Israel: Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) was 246.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
246.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
down 0.5%
World rank
31st
of 199 countries
All-time high
361.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1998
All-time low
106.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1963
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Fertilizer consumption in Israel, 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
In 2024, fertilizer consumption in Israel stood at 246.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land.
That represents a change of down 0.5% on the previous year and down 6.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Israel peaked at 361.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1998 and was at its lowest, 106.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1963.
That places Israel 31st out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 64 years of available data.
Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) in Israel, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 113.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 107.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.6% |
| 1963 | 106.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.6% |
| 1964 | 115.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.7% |
| 1965 | 128.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.8% |
| 1966 | 123.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.1% |
| 1967 | 144.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.6% |
| 1968 | 142.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.2% |
| 1969 | 165.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.1% |
| 1970 | 176.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.6% |
| 1971 | 186.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.6% |
| 1972 | 192.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.6% |
| 1973 | 170.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.9% |
| 1974 | 190.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.0% |
| 1975 | 221.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.6% |
| 1976 | 227.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.4% |
| 1977 | 245.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.0% |
| 1978 | 257.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.8% |
| 1979 | 239.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.0% |
| 1980 | 243.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.8% |
| 1981 | 231.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.9% |
| 1982 | 252.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.0% |
| 1983 | 265.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.1% |
| 1984 | 292.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.2% |
| 1985 | 281.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.8% |
| 1986 | 277.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.6% |
| 1987 | 289.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.3% |
| 1988 | 287.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.5% |
| 1989 | 294.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.3% |
| 1990 | 299.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.7% |
| 1991 | 269.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.8% |
| 1992 | 281.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.5% |
| 1993 | 282.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.2% |
| 1994 | 297.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.5% |
| 1995 | 301.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.2% |
| 1996 | 354.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +17.5% |
| 1997 | 357.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.8% |
| 1998 | 361.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.1% |
| 1999 | 267.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -26.0% |
| 2000 | 278.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.1% |
| 2001 | 261.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.0% |
| 2002 | 251.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.7% |
| 2003 | 282.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.3% |
| 2004 | 320.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.4% |
| 2005 | 292.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.8% |
| 2006 | 304.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.2% |
| 2007 | 345 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.1% |
| 2008 | 280.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -18.7% |
| 2009 | 200.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -28.6% |
| 2010 | 206.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.0% |
| 2011 | 251.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +21.9% |
| 2012 | 278.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.8% |
| 2013 | 296.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.2% |
| 2014 | 264.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.7% |
| 2015 | 243.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.8% |
| 2016 | 280.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.2% |
| 2017 | 229.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -18.1% |
| 2018 | 240.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.7% |
| 2019 | 211.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -12.1% |
| 2020 | 240.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.5% |
| 2021 | 282.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +17.4% |
| 2022 | 267.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.3% |
| 2023 | 248.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.1% |
| 2024 | 246.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.5% |
Israel compared with similar countries
- Israel's 246.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land is above the median for high income countries, which is 151.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land, 1.6× the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Israel's 246.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 118.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land, 2.1× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 127.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 106.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 165.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 210.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 170.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 257.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 271.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 231.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 294.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 307.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 267.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 361.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 281.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 200.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 345 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 250.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 206.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 296.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 256.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 240.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 282.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5 |
Countries ranked near Israel
- 28 Philippines 254.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 29 Guyana 252.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 30 New Caledonia 248.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 32 Qatar 240.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 33 Slovenia 237.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 34 San Marino 232.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Israel
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.3447 % 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 0.0465 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0045 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.0633 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -2.5 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0129 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 696.75 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.7021 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Israel?
- Fertilizer consumption in Israel was 246.9 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 Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 361.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1998.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was 106.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1963.
- How does Israel rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Israel ranks 31st out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Israel?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Israel 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.