Fertilizer consumption in Libya
Libya: Fertilizer consumption was 22.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
22.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
up 35.1%
World rank
148th
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
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer consumption in Libya, 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 Libya is 22.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 35.1% on the previous year and down 39.1% 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 148th 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 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 | 38.56 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% |
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 | 17.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 14.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 22.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Libya
- 145 Zimbabwe 26.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 146 Kyrgyzstan 25.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 147 Myanmar 24.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 149 Tanzania, United Republic of 20.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 150 Algeria 20.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 151 Burkina Faso 17.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
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- 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)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1209 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 1.5 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 1.5 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2019)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.4% (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Libya?
- Fertilizer consumption in Libya was 22.04 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 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 148th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.1%. 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.