Fertilizer consumption in Malawi
Malawi: Fertilizer consumption was 87.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Malawi, 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 Malawi is 87.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
The figure is up 268.4% on the previous year and up 198.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Malawi peaked at 87.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1962.
That places Malawi 99th out of 199 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 Malawi, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 2.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -19.4% |
| 1963 | 2.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.3% |
| 1964 | 3.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.0% |
| 1965 | 2.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.0% |
| 1966 | 2.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.9% |
| 1967 | 3.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +23.5% |
| 1968 | 3.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.2% |
| 1969 | 3.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.5% |
| 1970 | 6.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +59.5% |
| 1971 | 7.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +26.4% |
| 1972 | 6.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -13.6% |
| 1973 | 8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.9% |
| 1974 | 5.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -35.2% |
| 1975 | 7.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +44.8% |
| 1976 | 13.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +79.1% |
| 1977 | 11.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -12.7% |
| 1978 | 14.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.9% |
| 1979 | 12.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -12.6% |
| 1980 | 17.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +42.2% |
| 1981 | 17.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.5% |
| 1982 | 15.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.9% |
| 1983 | 21.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +39.8% |
| 1984 | 21.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.6% |
| 1985 | 14.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -34.6% |
| 1986 | 17.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +22.1% |
| 1987 | 22.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +29.1% |
| 1988 | 23.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.8% |
| 1989 | 24.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.5% |
| 1990 | 21.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -14.4% |
| 1991 | 29.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +39.6% |
| 1992 | 32.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.7% |
| 1993 | 32.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.3% |
| 1994 | 10.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -68.5% |
| 1995 | 18.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +86.7% |
| 1996 | 24.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +28.2% |
| 1997 | 23.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.4% |
| 1998 | 19.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -16.7% |
| 1999 | 18.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.9% |
| 2000 | 18.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.4% |
| 2001 | 9.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -46.7% |
| 2002 | 29.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +208.1% |
| 2003 | 31.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.6% |
| 2004 | 34.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.7% |
| 2005 | 30.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.4% |
| 2006 | 36.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.8% |
| 2007 | 37.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.0% |
| 2008 | 34.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.1% |
| 2009 | 30.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.5% |
| 2010 | 37.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +21.2% |
| 2011 | 30.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -18.8% |
| 2012 | 26.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -13.1% |
| 2013 | 29.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.8% |
| 2014 | 39.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +35.9% |
| 2015 | 42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.6% |
| 2016 | 23.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -43.4% |
| 2017 | 33.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +43.0% |
| 2018 | 34.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 29.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -14.3% |
| 2020 | 47.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +61.4% |
| 2021 | 41.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.8% |
| 2022 | 23.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -43.4% |
| 2023 | 87.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +268.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 2.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 3.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 9.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 14.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 19.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 14.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 24.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 22.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 32.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 29.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 37.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 32.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 23.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 50.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 23.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 87.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
- 96 Romania 91.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 97 Dominican Republic 89.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 98 Hungary 89.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 100 Finland 87.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 101 Eswatini 80.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 102 Laos 77.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Malawi
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 24.6 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.3003 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 201.66 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.19 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.8241 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 30.0% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 30.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.9% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.7% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Malawi?
- Fertilizer consumption in Malawi was 87.36 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 Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 87.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1962.
- How does Malawi rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Malawi ranks 99th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 198.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi 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.