Fertilizer consumption in Lebanon
Lebanon: Fertilizer consumption was 190.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
190.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
up 53.6%
World rank
44th
of 199 countries
All-time high
493.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1999
All-time low
55.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1975
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer consumption in Lebanon, 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 Lebanon is 190.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 53.6% on the previous year and down 31.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Lebanon peaked at 493.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1999 and was at its lowest, 55.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1975.
That places Lebanon 44th out of 199 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 63 years of available data.
Fertilizer consumption in Lebanon, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 90 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 64.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -28.0% |
| 1963 | 106.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +64.8% |
| 1964 | 131.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +23.5% |
| 1965 | 71.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -45.8% |
| 1966 | 97.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +35.8% |
| 1967 | 104.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.4% |
| 1968 | 106.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.5% |
| 1969 | 143.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +34.1% |
| 1970 | 187.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +30.5% |
| 1971 | 199.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.6% |
| 1972 | 230.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.7% |
| 1973 | 303.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +31.3% |
| 1974 | 176.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -41.6% |
| 1975 | 55.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -68.6% |
| 1976 | 138.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +150.1% |
| 1977 | 122.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.9% |
| 1978 | 140.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.9% |
| 1979 | 204.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +45.5% |
| 1980 | 126.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -38.1% |
| 1981 | 167.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +32.3% |
| 1982 | 233.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +39.4% |
| 1983 | 201.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -13.8% |
| 1984 | 242.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.3% |
| 1985 | 175 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -27.8% |
| 1986 | 88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -49.7% |
| 1987 | 107.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +22.1% |
| 1988 | 121.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.1% |
| 1989 | 150 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +23.5% |
| 1990 | 138.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.5% |
| 1991 | 164.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.2% |
| 1992 | 188.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.1% |
| 1993 | 201.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.5% |
| 1994 | 155.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -22.7% |
| 1995 | 244.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +57.1% |
| 1996 | 306.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +25.2% |
| 1997 | 336.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.9% |
| 1998 | 340.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.2% |
| 1999 | 493.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +45.0% |
| 2000 | 405.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -18.0% |
| 2001 | 488.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.5% |
| 2002 | 263.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -46.0% |
| 2003 | 307.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.9% |
| 2004 | 357.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.0% |
| 2005 | 288.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -19.2% |
| 2006 | 228.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -20.9% |
| 2007 | 289.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +26.7% |
| 2008 | 290.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 295.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.7% |
| 2010 | 365.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +23.5% |
| 2011 | 343.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.8% |
| 2012 | 303.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.9% |
| 2013 | 278.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.0% |
| 2014 | 277.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 257.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.3% |
| 2016 | 273.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.2% |
| 2017 | 288.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.4% |
| 2018 | 264.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.2% |
| 2019 | 236.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.6% |
| 2020 | 204.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -13.4% |
| 2021 | 143.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -29.7% |
| 2022 | 123.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -14.0% |
| 2023 | 190.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +53.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 101.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 64.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 143.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 175.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 55.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 303.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 161.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 242.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 256.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 138.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 493.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 321.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 228.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 488.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 288.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 236.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 365.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 165.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 123.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 204.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Lebanon
- 41 Guatemala 196.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 42 Belgium 191.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 43 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 191.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 45 Honduras 187.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 46 Cayman Islands 181.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 47 Portugal 179.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Lebanon
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 39.87 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0105 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 46.75 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -2.03 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Rural population, per capita 0.0904 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 1.0% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 1.0% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.5% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.9% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Lebanon?
- Fertilizer consumption in Lebanon was 190.09 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 Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 493.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1999.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 55.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1975.
- How does Lebanon rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Lebanon ranks 44th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Lebanon 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.