Fertilizer consumption in Liberia
Liberia: Fertilizer consumption was 11.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Liberia, 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 Liberia is 11.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Liberia peaked at 20.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.1323 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1961.
Liberia ranks 160th of 199 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in Liberia, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.1323 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 0.133 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.5% |
| 1963 | 0.266 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +100.0% |
| 1964 | 0.5362 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +101.6% |
| 1965 | 0.8043 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +50.0% |
| 1966 | 3.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +370.4% |
| 1967 | 4.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.3% |
| 1968 | 3.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -24.6% |
| 1969 | 4.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +50.0% |
| 1970 | 6.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +28.5% |
| 1971 | 5.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -17.4% |
| 1972 | 10.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +96.5% |
| 1973 | 8.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.8% |
| 1974 | 9.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.2% |
| 1975 | 13.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +47.2% |
| 1976 | 16.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +21.2% |
| 1977 | 16.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.1% |
| 1978 | 11.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -33.0% |
| 1979 | 14.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +32.1% |
| 1980 | 8.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -43.5% |
| 1981 | 13.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +64.1% |
| 1982 | 3.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -74.8% |
| 1983 | 7.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +112.6% |
| 1984 | 2.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -60.7% |
| 1985 | 3.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +32.7% |
| 1986 | 4.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.7% |
| 1987 | 8.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +111.0% |
| 1988 | 8.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.3% |
| 1989 | 6.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -20.6% |
| 1990 | 0.8571 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -87.3% |
| 2002 | 7.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +809.4% |
| 2003 | 8.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.0% |
| 2004 | 7.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.0% |
| 2005 | 8.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.7% |
| 2006 | 11.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +34.3% |
| 2007 | 7.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -38.7% |
| 2008 | 7.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.8% |
| 2009 | 7.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.9% |
| 2010 | 11.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +61.2% |
| 2011 | 7.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -36.3% |
| 2012 | 10.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +45.2% |
| 2013 | 11.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.5% |
| 2014 | 11.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 11.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.7% |
| 2016 | 14.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +32.2% |
| 2017 | 18.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +27.4% |
| 2018 | 17.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.7% |
| 2019 | 17.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.9% |
| 2020 | 20.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.8% |
| 2021 | 15.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -24.0% |
| 2022 | 11.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -24.7% |
| 2023 | 11.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.1323 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 11.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 16.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 2.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 13.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.8571 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.8571 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.8571 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1 |
| 2000s | 8.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 7.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 11.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 8 |
| 2010s | 13.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 7.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 18.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 11.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 20.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
- 157 North Korea 14.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 158 Guinea-Bissau 13.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 159 Equatorial Guinea 12.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 161 Congo 10.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 162 Bhutan 9.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 163 Yemen 8.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Liberia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.94 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.3265 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 298.89 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.8615 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4392 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 32.7% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 32.7% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 63.7% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.7% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Liberia?
- Fertilizer consumption in Liberia was 11.68 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 Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 20.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2020.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1323 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1961.
- How does Liberia rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Liberia ranks 160th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia 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.