Fertilizer consumption in Latin America & Caribbean
Latin America & Caribbean: Fertilizer consumption was 180.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
180.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
down 2.4%
Rank
10th
of 47 groups
All-time high
203.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2021
All-time low
10.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer consumption in Latin America & Caribbean, 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 Latin America & Caribbean is 180.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 2.4% on the previous year and up 19.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Latin America & Caribbean peaked at 203.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2021 and was at its lowest, 10.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1961.
Latin America & Caribbean ranks 10th of 47 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in Latin America & Caribbean, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 10.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 12.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.2% |
| 1963 | 14.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +22.7% |
| 1964 | 15.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.0% |
| 1965 | 15.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.9% |
| 1966 | 17.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.4% |
| 1967 | 20.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.0% |
| 1968 | 24.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.1% |
| 1969 | 25.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.2% |
| 1970 | 29.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.7% |
| 1971 | 30.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.8% |
| 1972 | 36.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.3% |
| 1973 | 39.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.3% |
| 1974 | 41.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.4% |
| 1975 | 42.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.4% |
| 1976 | 49.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.0% |
| 1977 | 54.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.5% |
| 1978 | 53.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.6% |
| 1979 | 56.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.3% |
| 1980 | 61.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.5% |
| 1981 | 51.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -16.1% |
| 1982 | 50.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.6% |
| 1983 | 45.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.7% |
| 1984 | 58.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +28.2% |
| 1985 | 57.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.0% |
| 1986 | 67.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.7% |
| 1987 | 69.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.0% |
| 1988 | 68.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.4% |
| 1989 | 64.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.8% |
| 1990 | 62.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.0% |
| 1991 | 61.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.2% |
| 1992 | 61.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.2% |
| 1993 | 69.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.7% |
| 1994 | 75.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.5% |
| 1995 | 68.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.9% |
| 1996 | 82.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.7% |
| 1997 | 90.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.4% |
| 1998 | 89.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.6% |
| 1999 | 88.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.7% |
| 2000 | 95.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.7% |
| 2001 | 99.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.4% |
| 2002 | 100.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.0% |
| 2003 | 111.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.4% |
| 2004 | 128.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.4% |
| 2005 | 106.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -17.3% |
| 2006 | 111.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.7% |
| 2007 | 131.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.2% |
| 2008 | 119.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.5% |
| 2009 | 92.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -22.3% |
| 2010 | 121.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +30.9% |
| 2011 | 143.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.2% |
| 2012 | 135.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.7% |
| 2013 | 150.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.5% |
| 2014 | 159.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.8% |
| 2015 | 135.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -14.9% |
| 2016 | 145.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.2% |
| 2017 | 162.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.8% |
| 2018 | 170.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.0% |
| 2019 | 168.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 194.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.4% |
| 2021 | 203.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.5% |
| 2022 | 184.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.2% |
| 2023 | 180.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 17.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 25.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 43.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 29.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 56.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 59.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 45.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 69.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 75.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 61.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 90.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 109.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 92.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 131.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 149.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 121.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 170.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 190.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 180.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 203.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Latin America & Caribbean
- 7 Seychelles 573.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 8 Egypt 532.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 9 Hong Kong, China 484 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 10 Viet Nam 419.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 11 China 394.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 12 Bangladesh 391.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 13 Colombia 372.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Latin America & Caribbean
- Rural population, per capita 0.1849 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 6.8% (2025)
- Rural population 123.28 million (2025)
- Rural population growth -0.6% (2025)
- Rural population 18.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.3% (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 754.45 current US$ per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 7.47 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.068 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Latin America & Caribbean?
- Fertilizer consumption in Latin America & Caribbean was 180.47 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 Latin America & Caribbean?
- The highest recorded value was 203.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2021.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Latin America & Caribbean?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1961.
- How does Latin America & Caribbean rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Latin America & Caribbean ranks 10th out of 47 groups with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Latin America & Caribbean?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latin America & Caribbean 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.