Fertilizer consumption in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Fertilizer consumption was 262.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
262.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
down 19.4%
World rank
23rd
of 199 countries
All-time high
576.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1997
All-time low
155.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer consumption in Republic of Korea, 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 Republic of Korea is 262.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 19.4% on the previous year and down 23.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Republic of Korea peaked at 576.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1997 and was at its lowest, 155.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1961.
That places Republic of Korea 23rd out of 199 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 63 years of available data.
Fertilizer consumption in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 155.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 157.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.4% |
| 1963 | 172.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.1% |
| 1964 | 172.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.3% |
| 1965 | 155.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.8% |
| 1966 | 193.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +24.4% |
| 1967 | 221.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.5% |
| 1968 | 220.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.7% |
| 1969 | 247.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.7% |
| 1970 | 261.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.4% |
| 1971 | 280.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.2% |
| 1972 | 307.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.8% |
| 1973 | 361.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +17.4% |
| 1974 | 408.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.1% |
| 1975 | 419.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.7% |
| 1976 | 312.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -25.6% |
| 1977 | 356.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.0% |
| 1978 | 418.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +17.6% |
| 1979 | 411.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.8% |
| 1980 | 389.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.2% |
| 1981 | 374.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.9% |
| 1982 | 299.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -20.0% |
| 1983 | 353.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +17.8% |
| 1984 | 385.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.2% |
| 1985 | 416.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.0% |
| 1986 | 430.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.4% |
| 1987 | 450.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.6% |
| 1988 | 461.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.4% |
| 1989 | 494.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.2% |
| 1990 | 490.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.8% |
| 1991 | 481.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.8% |
| 1992 | 507.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.5% |
| 1993 | 519.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.3% |
| 1994 | 520.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.2% |
| 1995 | 549.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.5% |
| 1996 | 520.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.1% |
| 1997 | 576.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.6% |
| 1998 | 507.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.9% |
| 1999 | 483.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.8% |
| 2000 | 455.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.7% |
| 2001 | 424.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.9% |
| 2002 | 417.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.5% |
| 2003 | 427.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.2% |
| 2004 | 453.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.1% |
| 2005 | 478.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.5% |
| 2006 | 333.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -30.2% |
| 2007 | 406.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +21.7% |
| 2008 | 304.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -25.1% |
| 2009 | 338.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.2% |
| 2010 | 330.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.5% |
| 2011 | 337.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.1% |
| 2012 | 351.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.3% |
| 2013 | 344.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.0% |
| 2014 | 345.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 337.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.3% |
| 2016 | 351.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.9% |
| 2017 | 353.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.6% |
| 2018 | 367.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.9% |
| 2019 | 366.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 304.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -16.8% |
| 2021 | 281.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.7% |
| 2022 | 325.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.6% |
| 2023 | 262.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -19.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 188.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 155.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 247.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 353.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 261.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 419.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 405.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 299.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 494.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 515.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 481.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 576.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 403.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 304.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 478.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 348.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 330.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 367.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 293.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 262.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 325.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
- 20 Oman 301.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 21 Thailand 287.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 22 Suriname 285.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 24 Montenegro 251.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 25 Chile 249.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 26 New Caledonia 248.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Republic of Korea
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 0.2516 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0146 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 530.46 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.1591 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1883 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 1.5% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 1.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.8% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.9% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Republic of Korea?
- Fertilizer consumption in Republic of Korea was 262.31 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 Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 576.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1997.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 155.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1961.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Republic of Korea ranks 23rd out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Republic of Korea 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.