Fertilizer consumption in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Fertilizer consumption was 77.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1963–2023
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 Lao People's Democratic Republic stood at 77.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land. That is the highest value across all 59 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 33.2% on the previous year and up 208.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 77.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.0781 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1963.
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 102nd 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 Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 0.0781 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1964 | 0.0781 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 0.4062 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +420.0% |
| 1966 | 1.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +324.1% |
| 1967 | 0.6338 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -63.2% |
| 1968 | 2.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +357.2% |
| 1969 | 1.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -62.3% |
| 1970 | 0.3038 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -72.2% |
| 1971 | 0.2985 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.7% |
| 1972 | 0.2857 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.3% |
| 1973 | 0.2778 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.8% |
| 1974 | 0.2703 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.7% |
| 1975 | 0.1333 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -50.7% |
| 1976 | 0.1316 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.3% |
| 1977 | 0.1299 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.3% |
| 1978 | 0.0865 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -33.4% |
| 1979 | 0.159 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +83.9% |
| 1980 | 5.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3125.8% |
| 1981 | 5.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 0.3299 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -93.6% |
| 1983 | 0.7147 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +116.6% |
| 1985 | 2.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +253.4% |
| 1987 | 0.6305 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -75.0% |
| 1988 | 0.3774 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -40.2% |
| 1989 | 0.3774 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 1.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +397.5% |
| 1991 | 3.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +70.1% |
| 1992 | 4.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +32.7% |
| 1993 | 3.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.4% |
| 1994 | 2.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -41.9% |
| 1995 | 7.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +242.5% |
| 1996 | 4.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -38.3% |
| 1997 | 9.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +97.1% |
| 1998 | 5.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -41.7% |
| 1999 | 11.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +113.3% |
| 2000 | 6.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -42.2% |
| 2001 | 12.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +94.0% |
| 2002 | 10.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -15.2% |
| 2003 | 3.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -66.9% |
| 2004 | 6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +68.9% |
| 2005 | 7.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +24.4% |
| 2006 | 7.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.3% |
| 2007 | 8.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.1% |
| 2008 | 7.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.9% |
| 2009 | 11.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +54.6% |
| 2010 | 11.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.4% |
| 2011 | 17.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +56.3% |
| 2012 | 29.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +63.7% |
| 2013 | 25.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -14.7% |
| 2014 | 34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +35.5% |
| 2015 | 43.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +29.0% |
| 2016 | 32.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -25.7% |
| 2017 | 36.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.2% |
| 2018 | 48.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +30.7% |
| 2019 | 68.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +42.6% |
| 2020 | 72.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.0% |
| 2021 | 72.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.0% |
| 2022 | 58.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -19.4% |
| 2023 | 77.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +33.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.9874 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.0781 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 2.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 7 |
| 1970s | 0.2076 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.0865 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.3038 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.3299 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 8 |
| 1990s | 5.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 11.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 3.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 12.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 34.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 11.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 68.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 69.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 58.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 77.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Lao People's Democratic Republic
- 99 Malawi 87.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 100 Finland 87.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 101 Eswatini 80.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 103 Vanuatu 77.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 104 Zambia 77.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 105 South Africa 77.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
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- Agricultural raw materials exports 10.3% (2023)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Fertilizer consumption in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 77.41 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 Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 77.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0781 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1963.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 102nd out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 208.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lao People's Democratic Republic 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.