Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) in Italy
Italy: Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) was 112.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
112.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
down 2.7%
World rank
88th
of 199 countries
All-time high
251.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1987
All-time low
67.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Fertilizer consumption in Italy, 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
Italy recorded 112.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land for fertilizer consumption in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.7% on the previous year and down 11.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Italy peaked at 251.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1987 and was at its lowest, 67.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1961.
That places Italy 88th out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) in Italy, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 67.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 69.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.3% |
| 1963 | 68.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.9% |
| 1964 | 74.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.5% |
| 1965 | 86.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.8% |
| 1966 | 89.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.4% |
| 1967 | 90.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.5% |
| 1968 | 93.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.7% |
| 1969 | 100.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.3% |
| 1970 | 111.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.8% |
| 1971 | 152.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +36.5% |
| 1972 | 164.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.7% |
| 1973 | 152.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.4% |
| 1974 | 136.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.2% |
| 1975 | 159.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +17.0% |
| 1976 | 153.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.1% |
| 1977 | 191.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +25.2% |
| 1978 | 236.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +23.5% |
| 1979 | 248.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.9% |
| 1980 | 222.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.4% |
| 1981 | 217.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.4% |
| 1982 | 211.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.5% |
| 1983 | 226.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.8% |
| 1984 | 229.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.6% |
| 1985 | 237.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.4% |
| 1986 | 236.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.5% |
| 1987 | 251.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.3% |
| 1988 | 233.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.0% |
| 1989 | 201.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -13.7% |
| 1990 | 215.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.0% |
| 1991 | 223.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.5% |
| 1992 | 219.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.6% |
| 1993 | 222.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.4% |
| 1994 | 227.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.0% |
| 1995 | 219.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.2% |
| 1996 | 223.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.8% |
| 1997 | 213.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.8% |
| 1998 | 209.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.5% |
| 1999 | 208.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.5% |
| 2000 | 206.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.2% |
| 2001 | 170.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -17.4% |
| 2002 | 174.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.7% |
| 2003 | 177.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.6% |
| 2004 | 181.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.1% |
| 2005 | 171.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.3% |
| 2006 | 177.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.1% |
| 2007 | 190.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.5% |
| 2008 | 143.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -24.6% |
| 2009 | 120.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -16.3% |
| 2010 | 122.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.2% |
| 2011 | 136.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.9% |
| 2012 | 126.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.3% |
| 2013 | 129.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 126.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.1% |
| 2015 | 134.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.0% |
| 2016 | 131.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.0% |
| 2017 | 130.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 129.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 128 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 129.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.0% |
| 2021 | 112.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -12.7% |
| 2022 | 113.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.0% |
| 2023 | 115.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.2% |
| 2024 | 112.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.7% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 112.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land is below the median for high income countries, which is 151.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land, 74% of the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Italy's 112.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 138.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land, 81% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) in Italy 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 | +36.5% | 111.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 152.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 82.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 67.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 100.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 170.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 111.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 248.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 226.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 201.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 251.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 218.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 208.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 227.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 171.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 120.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 206.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 129.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 122.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 136.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 116.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 112.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 129.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 85 Denmark 117.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 86 Austria 117.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 87 Laos 115.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 89 Jordan 111.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 90 Japan 111 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 91 Slovakia 107.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Italy
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.6817 % 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 0.1641 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.3673 % 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 0.2194 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.12 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0207 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 894.54 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.3131 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Italy?
- Fertilizer consumption in Italy was 112.1 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 Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 251.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1987.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 67.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1961.
- How does Italy rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Italy ranks 88th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Italy 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.