Fertilizer consumption in Kenya
Kenya: Fertilizer consumption was 50.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
50.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
up 51.8%
World rank
123rd
of 199 countries
All-time high
59.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2017
All-time low
3.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer consumption in Kenya, 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
In 2023, fertilizer consumption in Kenya stood at 50.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land.
That represents a change of up 51.8% on the previous year and down 1.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Kenya peaked at 59.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2017 and was at its lowest, 3.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1961.
Kenya ranks 123rd 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 Kenya, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 3.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.0% |
| 1963 | 4.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +32.4% |
| 1964 | 5.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.2% |
| 1965 | 6.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +24.7% |
| 1966 | 8.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +27.7% |
| 1967 | 9.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.6% |
| 1968 | 9.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.5% |
| 1969 | 12.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +29.0% |
| 1970 | 14.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +17.0% |
| 1971 | 13.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.6% |
| 1972 | 15.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.7% |
| 1973 | 14.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.2% |
| 1974 | 15.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.6% |
| 1975 | 11.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -22.4% |
| 1976 | 14.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +21.1% |
| 1977 | 13.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.4% |
| 1978 | 13.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.0% |
| 1979 | 10.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -24.9% |
| 1980 | 16.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +60.8% |
| 1981 | 21.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +34.4% |
| 1982 | 16.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -24.3% |
| 1983 | 19.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.8% |
| 1984 | 21.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.1% |
| 1985 | 22.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.2% |
| 1986 | 21.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.5% |
| 1987 | 23.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.7% |
| 1988 | 24.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.6% |
| 1989 | 20.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -18.9% |
| 1990 | 21.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.3% |
| 1991 | 22.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.4% |
| 1992 | 19.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -12.9% |
| 1993 | 19.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.6% |
| 1994 | 23.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.5% |
| 1995 | 14.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -39.4% |
| 1996 | 34.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +138.8% |
| 1997 | 27.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -18.9% |
| 1998 | 27.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.7% |
| 1999 | 29.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.0% |
| 2000 | 29.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.5% |
| 2001 | 29.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.8% |
| 2002 | 27.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.6% |
| 2003 | 33.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +21.2% |
| 2004 | 27.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -16.4% |
| 2005 | 34.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +24.0% |
| 2006 | 33.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.4% |
| 2007 | 36.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.8% |
| 2008 | 33.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.5% |
| 2009 | 34.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.3% |
| 2010 | 32.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.6% |
| 2011 | 37.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.4% |
| 2012 | 43.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.4% |
| 2013 | 50.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.8% |
| 2014 | 43.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -15.0% |
| 2015 | 35.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -18.1% |
| 2016 | 43.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +21.9% |
| 2017 | 59.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +37.7% |
| 2018 | 42.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -28.7% |
| 2019 | 50.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.1% |
| 2020 | 57.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.9% |
| 2021 | 53.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.8% |
| 2022 | 33.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -37.3% |
| 2023 | 50.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +51.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 3.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 12.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 13.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 15.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 20.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 16.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 24.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 23.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 14.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 34.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 31.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 27.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 36.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 43.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 32.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 59.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 48.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 33.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 57.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
- 120 Moldova 51.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 121 Venezuela 50.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 122 Iraq 50.53 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
- 126 Tunisia 49.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Kenya?
- Fertilizer consumption in Kenya was 50.46 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 Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 59.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2017.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1961.
- How does Kenya rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Kenya ranks 123rd out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya 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.