Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) in Libya
Libya: Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) was 34.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
34.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
up 56.8%
World rank
133rd
of 199 countries
All-time high
61.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1993
All-time low
2.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1963
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Fertilizer consumption in Libya, 1961–2024
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 Libya is 34.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 56.8% on the previous year and up 50.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Libya peaked at 61.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1993 and was at its lowest, 2.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1963.
Libya ranks 133rd of 199 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 Libya, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 2.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.6% |
| 1963 | 2.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.0% |
| 1964 | 2.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.5% |
| 1965 | 2.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.4% |
| 1966 | 3.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +48.1% |
| 1967 | 5.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +34.5% |
| 1968 | 5.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.6% |
| 1969 | 5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -16.2% |
| 1970 | 7.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +44.5% |
| 1971 | 10.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +40.0% |
| 1972 | 9.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.1% |
| 1973 | 8.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -14.7% |
| 1974 | 12.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +54.2% |
| 1975 | 20.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +63.5% |
| 1976 | 24.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.9% |
| 1977 | 29.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +17.6% |
| 1978 | 21.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -28.1% |
| 1979 | 34.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +63.0% |
| 1980 | 30.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.8% |
| 1981 | 42.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +39.5% |
| 1982 | 49.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.2% |
| 1983 | 51.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.7% |
| 1984 | 44.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -12.7% |
| 1985 | 37.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -15.6% |
| 1986 | 43.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.8% |
| 1987 | 56.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +29.2% |
| 1988 | 48.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -13.9% |
| 1989 | 43.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.6% |
| 1990 | 42.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.5% |
| 1991 | 46.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.0% |
| 1992 | 47.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.3% |
| 1993 | 61.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +28.8% |
| 1994 | 40.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -33.2% |
| 1995 | 47.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.6% |
| 1996 | 30.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -35.4% |
| 1997 | 30.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.1% |
| 1998 | 27.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.5% |
| 1999 | 47.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +71.3% |
| 2000 | 30.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -36.4% |
| 2001 | 40.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +33.1% |
| 2002 | 36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.7% |
| 2003 | 19.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -45.7% |
| 2004 | 28.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +47.5% |
| 2005 | 29.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.0% |
| 2006 | 31.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.9% |
| 2007 | 30.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.2% |
| 2008 | 29.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.4% |
| 2009 | 33.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.8% |
| 2010 | 38.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.1% |
| 2011 | 47.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +22.3% |
| 2012 | 47.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.7% |
| 2013 | 36.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -24.5% |
| 2014 | 22.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -36.7% |
| 2015 | 15.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -31.6% |
| 2016 | 15.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 26.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +66.6% |
| 2018 | 16.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -37.0% |
| 2019 | 18.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.3% |
| 2020 | 18.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.1% |
| 2021 | 14.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -20.3% |
| 2022 | 16.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.8% |
| 2023 | 22.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +35.1% |
| 2024 | 34.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +56.8% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 34.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 96.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land, 36% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Libya's 34.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 118.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land, 29% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 2.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 17.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 7.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 34.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 44.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 30.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 56.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 42.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 27.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 61.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 30.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 19.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 40.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 28.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 15.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 47.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 14.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 34.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5 |
Countries ranked near Libya
- 130 Ukraine 41.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 131 Armenia 41.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 132 Malawi 36.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 134 Barbados 32.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 135 Solomon Islands 32.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 136 Azerbaijan 32.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Libya
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.2749 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0003 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 2.06 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -37.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.015 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 96.79 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.835 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Libya?
- Fertilizer consumption in Libya was 34.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2024, 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 Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 61.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1993.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1963.
- How does Libya rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Libya ranks 133rd out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya 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.