Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) in Least developed countries
Least developed countries: Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) was 32.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Least developed countries, 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
Least developed countries recorded 32.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land for fertilizer consumption in 2023. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
The figure is up 10.2% on the previous year and up 59.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Least developed countries peaked at 32.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.9641 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1961.
That places Least developed countries 39th out of 47 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) in Least developed countries, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.9641 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 0.9646 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 1.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +37.6% |
| 1964 | 1.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.1% |
| 1965 | 1.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.2% |
| 1966 | 1.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +24.0% |
| 1967 | 2.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +36.3% |
| 1968 | 2.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.1% |
| 1969 | 3.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +25.2% |
| 1970 | 3.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.6% |
| 1971 | 3.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.7% |
| 1972 | 4.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.5% |
| 1973 | 4.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.0% |
| 1974 | 4.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.6% |
| 1975 | 5.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.4% |
| 1976 | 6.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.9% |
| 1977 | 7.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +29.7% |
| 1978 | 8.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.1% |
| 1979 | 9.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.7% |
| 1980 | 8.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.0% |
| 1981 | 9.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.2% |
| 1982 | 10.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.3% |
| 1983 | 11.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.6% |
| 1984 | 11.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.6% |
| 1985 | 11.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.6% |
| 1986 | 12.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.8% |
| 1987 | 12.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.0% |
| 1988 | 12.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.0% |
| 1989 | 13.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.6% |
| 1990 | 13.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.6% |
| 1991 | 14.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.7% |
| 1992 | 14.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.9% |
| 1993 | 13.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.7% |
| 1994 | 15.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.6% |
| 1995 | 17.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.1% |
| 1996 | 16.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.3% |
| 1997 | 16.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.2% |
| 1998 | 16.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.3% |
| 1999 | 17.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.7% |
| 2000 | 17.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.2% |
| 2001 | 17.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.9% |
| 2002 | 18.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.8% |
| 2003 | 14.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -21.3% |
| 2004 | 16.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.7% |
| 2005 | 16.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 16.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.6% |
| 2007 | 16.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.3% |
| 2008 | 17.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.7% |
| 2009 | 17.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.5% |
| 2010 | 19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.6% |
| 2011 | 21.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.6% |
| 2012 | 21.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.5% |
| 2013 | 20.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.2% |
| 2014 | 22.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.3% |
| 2015 | 23.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.0% |
| 2016 | 24.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.9% |
| 2017 | 27.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.6% |
| 2018 | 27.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 29.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.1% |
| 2020 | 32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.4% |
| 2021 | 30.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.3% |
| 2022 | 29.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.6% |
| 2023 | 32.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.9641 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 3.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 5.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 3.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 11.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 8.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 13.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 15.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 13.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 17.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 17.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 14.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 18.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 23.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 29.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 30.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 29.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 32.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Least developed countries
- 36 Belgium 213.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 37 Guatemala 204.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 38 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 203 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 39 Saint Lucia 199.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 40 Honduras 198.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 41 Belarus 194.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 42 United Kingdom 193.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Least developed countries
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 337.24 billion current US$ (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.6336 units per person (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 3.0% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.2% (2019)
- Rural population 63.4% (2025)
- Rural population 769.36 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 1.5% (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.55 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 20.4% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Least developed countries?
- Fertilizer consumption in Least developed countries was 32.21 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 Least developed countries?
- The highest recorded value was 32.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Least developed countries?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.9641 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1961.
- How does Least developed countries rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Least developed countries ranks 39th out of 47 groups with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Least developed countries?
- Over the last ten years it is up 59.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Least developed countries 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.