Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) in Malaysia
Malaysia: Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) was 1,869 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1,869 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
down 28.6%
World rank
2nd
of 199 countries
All-time high
2,617 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2023
All-time low
98.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1963
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Fertilizer consumption in Malaysia, 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
In 2024, fertilizer consumption in Malaysia stood at 1,869 kilograms per hectare of arable land.
The figure is down 28.6% on the previous year and down 17.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Malaysia peaked at 2,617 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023 and was at its lowest, 98.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1963.
Malaysia ranks 2nd of 199 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 Malaysia, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 98.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 99.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.0% |
| 1963 | 98.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.6% |
| 1964 | 102.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.3% |
| 1965 | 126.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +23.2% |
| 1966 | 148.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +17.4% |
| 1967 | 148.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.2% |
| 1968 | 140.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.1% |
| 1969 | 175.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +24.4% |
| 1970 | 202.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.9% |
| 1971 | 176.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -12.8% |
| 1972 | 212.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.0% |
| 1973 | 263.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +24.0% |
| 1974 | 225.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -14.5% |
| 1975 | 235.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.4% |
| 1976 | 287.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +22.4% |
| 1977 | 299.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.2% |
| 1978 | 342.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.4% |
| 1979 | 401.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +17.1% |
| 1980 | 428.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.7% |
| 1981 | 387.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.6% |
| 1982 | 445.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.0% |
| 1983 | 496.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.6% |
| 1984 | 680.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +36.9% |
| 1985 | 657.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.3% |
| 1986 | 735.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.8% |
| 1987 | 829.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.7% |
| 1988 | 972.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +17.3% |
| 1989 | 983.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.1% |
| 1990 | 977.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.6% |
| 1991 | 1,005 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.8% |
| 1992 | 1,041 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.6% |
| 1993 | 1,126 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.1% |
| 1994 | 1,247 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.7% |
| 1995 | 1,212 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.8% |
| 1996 | 1,268 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.6% |
| 1997 | 1,409 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.1% |
| 1998 | 1,607 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.1% |
| 1999 | 1,509 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.1% |
| 2000 | 1,368 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.4% |
| 2001 | 1,289 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.7% |
| 2002 | 1,183 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.2% |
| 2003 | 1,236 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.4% |
| 2004 | 1,803 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +45.9% |
| 2005 | 1,658 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.0% |
| 2006 | 2,013 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +21.4% |
| 2007 | 2,299 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.2% |
| 2008 | 2,111 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.2% |
| 2009 | 1,302 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -38.3% |
| 2010 | 2,167 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +66.4% |
| 2011 | 2,184 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 1,917 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -12.2% |
| 2013 | 1,986 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.6% |
| 2014 | 2,263 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.0% |
| 2015 | 1,896 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -16.2% |
| 2016 | 1,955 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.1% |
| 2017 | 1,931 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 1,839 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.8% |
| 2019 | 1,244 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -32.4% |
| 2020 | 1,442 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.9% |
| 2021 | 1,936 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +34.3% |
| 2022 | 1,471 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -24.0% |
| 2023 | 2,617 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +77.9% |
| 2024 | 1,869 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -28.6% |
Malaysia compared with similar countries
- Malaysia's 1,869 kilograms per hectare of arable land is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 96.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land, 19.4× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Malaysia's 1,869 kilograms per hectare of arable land is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 113.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land, 16.5× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 126.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 98.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 175.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 264.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 176.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 401.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 661.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 387.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 983.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,240 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 977.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1,607 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,626 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1,183 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 2,299 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,938 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1,244 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 2,263 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,867 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1,442 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 2,617 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
- 1 Kuwait 2,488 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 3 United Arab Emirates 1,648 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 4 Costa Rica 1,403 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 5 New Zealand 1,341 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Malaysia
- 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 0.2303 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 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.2382 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.04 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0822 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,078 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.913 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Malaysia?
- Fertilizer consumption in Malaysia was 1,869 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 Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 2,617 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 98.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1963.
- How does Malaysia rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Malaysia ranks 2nd out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia 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.