Fertilizer consumption in Madagascar
Madagascar: Fertilizer consumption was 7.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
7.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
up 5.9%
World rank
171st
of 199 countries
All-time high
13 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2017
All-time low
0.773 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer consumption in Madagascar, 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
Madagascar recorded 7.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land for fertilizer consumption in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.9% on the previous year and up 51.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Madagascar peaked at 13 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.773 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1961.
That places Madagascar 171st out of 199 countries 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 Madagascar, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.773 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 0.8897 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.1% |
| 1963 | 1.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +122.6% |
| 1964 | 2.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.1% |
| 1965 | 2.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +24.8% |
| 1966 | 3.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.9% |
| 1967 | 3.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +22.3% |
| 1968 | 3.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -13.9% |
| 1969 | 6.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +91.2% |
| 1970 | 6.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.1% |
| 1971 | 6.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -12.5% |
| 1972 | 6.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.8% |
| 1973 | 4.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -34.5% |
| 1974 | 4.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.8% |
| 1975 | 2.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -36.5% |
| 1976 | 3.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +48.8% |
| 1977 | 3.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -17.1% |
| 1978 | 4.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +35.0% |
| 1979 | 2.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -31.9% |
| 1980 | 3.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.0% |
| 1981 | 2.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -21.1% |
| 1982 | 6.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +122.0% |
| 1983 | 5.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.3% |
| 1984 | 2.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -53.2% |
| 1985 | 3.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +45.3% |
| 1986 | 4.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.0% |
| 1987 | 2.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -42.4% |
| 1988 | 3.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +69.7% |
| 1989 | 2.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -42.2% |
| 1990 | 3.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +73.9% |
| 1991 | 3.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -13.7% |
| 1992 | 2.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -19.6% |
| 1993 | 3.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +38.0% |
| 1994 | 3.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.7% |
| 1995 | 4.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.4% |
| 1996 | 5.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +32.9% |
| 1997 | 3.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -43.0% |
| 1998 | 2.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.7% |
| 1999 | 2.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.3% |
| 2000 | 3.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.7% |
| 2001 | 3.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.3% |
| 2002 | 2.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -31.4% |
| 2003 | 2.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.2% |
| 2004 | 2.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.1% |
| 2005 | 5.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +146.0% |
| 2006 | 2.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -54.6% |
| 2007 | 3.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +27.1% |
| 2008 | 4.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +33.1% |
| 2009 | 2.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -39.0% |
| 2010 | 2.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.3% |
| 2011 | 4.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +41.2% |
| 2012 | 7.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +67.4% |
| 2013 | 4.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -31.8% |
| 2014 | 8.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +82.0% |
| 2015 | 7.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -13.8% |
| 2016 | 5.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -20.5% |
| 2017 | 13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +117.0% |
| 2018 | 12.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.0% |
| 2019 | 11.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.2% |
| 2020 | 10.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.4% |
| 2021 | 6.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -38.3% |
| 2022 | 6.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.4% |
| 2023 | 7.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.773 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 6.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 4.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 2.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 6.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 2.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 6.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 2.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 2.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 2.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 6.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Madagascar
- 168 Aruba 8.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 169 Senegal 8.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 170 Micronesia (country) 7.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 172 Sudan 7.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 173 Afghanistan 6.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 174 Chad 6.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Madagascar
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.217 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 130.06 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.72 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0011 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.671 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 21.7% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 21.7% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.6% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Madagascar?
- Fertilizer consumption in Madagascar was 7.28 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 Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 13 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2017.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.773 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1961.
- How does Madagascar rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Madagascar ranks 171st out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 51.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Madagascar 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.
Download this data
CSV · JSON — 63 observations, free to reuse under CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data).
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.