Fertilizer consumption in Least developed countries
Least developed countries: Fertilizer consumption was 32.81 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 32.81 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 10.0% on the previous year and up 60.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Least developed countries peaked at 32.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.9685 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1961.
That places Least developed countries 37th out of 45 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 in Least developed countries, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.9685 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 0.9688 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 | -6.2% |
| 1965 | 1.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.1% |
| 1966 | 1.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +24.0% |
| 1967 | 2.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +36.3% |
| 1968 | 2.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.2% |
| 1969 | 3.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +25.0% |
| 1970 | 3.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.5% |
| 1971 | 3.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.8% |
| 1972 | 4.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.6% |
| 1973 | 4.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 4.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.5% |
| 1975 | 5.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.5% |
| 1976 | 6.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.0% |
| 1977 | 8.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +29.8% |
| 1978 | 8.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.1% |
| 1979 | 9.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.1% |
| 1980 | 8.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.0% |
| 1981 | 9.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.3% |
| 1982 | 10.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.3% |
| 1983 | 11.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.8% |
| 1984 | 12.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.6% |
| 1985 | 11.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.5% |
| 1986 | 12.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.9% |
| 1987 | 12.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.9% |
| 1988 | 12.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.0% |
| 1989 | 13.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.6% |
| 1990 | 13.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.6% |
| 1991 | 14.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.9% |
| 1992 | 14.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.1% |
| 1993 | 13.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.9% |
| 1994 | 15.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.7% |
| 1995 | 17.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.3% |
| 1996 | 16.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.5% |
| 1997 | 16.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 16.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.0% |
| 1999 | 18.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.9% |
| 2000 | 17.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.0% |
| 2001 | 17.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.6% |
| 2002 | 19.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.1% |
| 2003 | 15.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -21.0% |
| 2004 | 17.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.8% |
| 2005 | 17.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 17.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.4% |
| 2007 | 17.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 18.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.4% |
| 2009 | 17.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.4% |
| 2010 | 19.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.1% |
| 2011 | 22.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.8% |
| 2012 | 21.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.3% |
| 2013 | 20.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.3% |
| 2014 | 23.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.3% |
| 2015 | 23.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.1% |
| 2016 | 25.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.5% |
| 2017 | 27.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.6% |
| 2018 | 27.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 29.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.8% |
| 2020 | 32.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.1% |
| 2021 | 30.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.8% |
| 2022 | 29.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.7% |
| 2023 | 32.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.9685 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 3.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 5.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 3.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 11.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 8.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 13.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 15.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 13.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 18.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 17.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 15.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 19.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 24.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 19.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 29.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 31.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 29.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 32.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Least developed countries
- 34 Japan 202.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 35 Guyana 201.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 36 Saint Lucia 200 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 37 Palestine, State of 199.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 38 Philippines 199.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 39 India 199.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 40 Belarus 198.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Least developed countries
- Rural population, per capita 0.6336 units per person (2025)
- Rural population 769.36 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 1.5% (2025)
- Rural population 63.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.2% (2019)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 3.1% (2023)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 277.75 current US$ per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.67 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2039 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 337.24 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Least developed countries?
- Fertilizer consumption in Least developed countries was 32.81 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 32.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Least developed countries?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.9685 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1961.
- How does Least developed countries rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Least developed countries ranks 37th out of 45 groups with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Least developed countries?
- Over the last ten years it is up 60.6%. 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.