Fertilizer consumption in Kuwait
Kuwait: Fertilizer consumption was 2,008 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Kuwait, 1977–2023
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
Kuwait recorded 2,008 kilograms per hectare of arable land for fertilizer consumption in 2023. That is the highest value across all 45 years on record.
That represents a change of up 47.8% on the previous year and up 306.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Kuwait peaked at 2,008 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023 and was at its lowest, 62.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 2000.
That places Kuwait 2nd out of 199 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 100 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1978 | 100 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 660 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +560.0% |
| 1980 | 440 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -33.3% |
| 1981 | 250 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -43.2% |
| 1982 | 250 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 250 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 166.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -33.3% |
| 1985 | 233.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +40.0% |
| 1986 | 101.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -56.4% |
| 1987 | 82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -19.4% |
| 1988 | 193.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +136.3% |
| 1989 | 125 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -35.5% |
| 1992 | 200 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +60.0% |
| 1993 | 200 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 200 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 200 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 333.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +66.7% |
| 1997 | 200 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -40.0% |
| 1998 | 166.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -16.7% |
| 1999 | 157.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.7% |
| 2000 | 62.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -60.0% |
| 2001 | 80.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +27.9% |
| 2002 | 83.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.6% |
| 2003 | 83.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 90.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.1% |
| 2005 | 90.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 317.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +248.8% |
| 2007 | 294.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.1% |
| 2008 | 533.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +81.2% |
| 2009 | 95.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -82.1% |
| 2010 | 228.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +139.8% |
| 2011 | 441.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +93.4% |
| 2012 | 468.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.1% |
| 2013 | 494.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.5% |
| 2014 | 777.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +57.2% |
| 2015 | 1,205 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +55.0% |
| 2016 | 1,051 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -12.8% |
| 2017 | 1,148 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.2% |
| 2018 | 1,122 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.2% |
| 2019 | 946.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -15.6% |
| 2020 | 1,208 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +27.6% |
| 2021 | 1,208 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 1,358 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.4% |
| 2023 | 2,008 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +47.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 286.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 100 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 660 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 3 |
| 1980s | 209.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 440 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 207.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 157.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 333.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 8 |
| 2000s | 173.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 62.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 533.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 788.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 228.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1,205 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,446 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1,208 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 2,008 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 1 Malaysia 2,926 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 3 New Zealand 1,291 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 4 Costa Rica 1,025 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 5 Ireland 895.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Kuwait
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.59 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0053 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 171.42 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2005)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 0.5305 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 0.5305 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.5% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Kuwait?
- Fertilizer consumption in Kuwait was 2,008 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 Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 2,008 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 62.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2000.
- How does Kuwait rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Kuwait ranks 2nd out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 306.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait 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.