Fertilizer consumption in Jamaica
Jamaica: Fertilizer consumption was 59.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
59.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
down 0.2%
World rank
116th
of 199 countries
All-time high
259.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1989
All-time low
36.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2007
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer consumption in Jamaica, 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 Jamaica is 59.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 0.2% on the previous year and down 28.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Jamaica peaked at 259.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1989 and was at its lowest, 36.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 2007.
That places Jamaica 116th out of 199 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 63 years of available data.
Fertilizer consumption in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 81.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 73.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.2% |
| 1963 | 88.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +21.3% |
| 1964 | 131.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +48.0% |
| 1965 | 106.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -18.4% |
| 1966 | 105.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.3% |
| 1967 | 162.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +54.0% |
| 1968 | 149.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.0% |
| 1969 | 147.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.7% |
| 1970 | 150.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.4% |
| 1971 | 147.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.3% |
| 1972 | 156.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.4% |
| 1973 | 128.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -18.1% |
| 1974 | 176.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +37.6% |
| 1975 | 126.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -28.5% |
| 1976 | 98.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -21.9% |
| 1977 | 102.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.5% |
| 1978 | 110.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.9% |
| 1979 | 98.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.2% |
| 1980 | 129.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +31.2% |
| 1981 | 140.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.6% |
| 1982 | 96.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -31.7% |
| 1983 | 110.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.2% |
| 1984 | 200.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +81.4% |
| 1985 | 102.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -48.9% |
| 1986 | 150.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +46.6% |
| 1987 | 213.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +42.2% |
| 1988 | 254.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.0% |
| 1989 | 259.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.8% |
| 1990 | 160.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -38.1% |
| 1991 | 203.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +27.1% |
| 1992 | 156.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -23.2% |
| 1993 | 134.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -14.1% |
| 1994 | 144.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.2% |
| 1995 | 167.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.5% |
| 1996 | 153.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.5% |
| 1997 | 155.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.6% |
| 1998 | 161.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.7% |
| 1999 | 161.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.3% |
| 2000 | 160 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.7% |
| 2001 | 148.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.9% |
| 2002 | 94.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -36.4% |
| 2003 | 112.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.5% |
| 2004 | 123.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.5% |
| 2005 | 115.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.5% |
| 2006 | 63.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -45.2% |
| 2007 | 36.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -43.0% |
| 2008 | 37.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.9% |
| 2009 | 58.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +54.6% |
| 2010 | 62.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.6% |
| 2011 | 71.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.7% |
| 2012 | 87.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +22.8% |
| 2013 | 83.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.8% |
| 2014 | 115.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +38.6% |
| 2015 | 37.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -67.2% |
| 2016 | 57.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +51.3% |
| 2017 | 66.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.8% |
| 2018 | 102.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +54.6% |
| 2019 | 77.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -24.3% |
| 2020 | 65.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -15.9% |
| 2021 | 65.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 59.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.2% |
| 2023 | 59.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 116.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 73.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 162.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 129.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 98.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 176.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 165.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 96.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 259.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 159.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 134.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 203.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 95.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 36.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 160 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 76.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 37.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 115.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 62.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 59.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 65.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
- 113 Grenada 64.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 114 Nicaragua 64.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 115 United States Virgin Islands 63.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 117 Morocco 55.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 118 North Macedonia 54.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 119 Cambodia 51.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Jamaica
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.16 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0874 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 699.7 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4057 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 8.7% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 8.7% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.1% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Jamaica?
- Fertilizer consumption in Jamaica was 59.19 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 Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 259.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1989.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2007.
- How does Jamaica rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Jamaica ranks 116th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Jamaica 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.