Fertilizer consumption in Mali
Mali: Fertilizer consumption was 8.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
8.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
up 11.5%
World rank
166th
of 199 countries
All-time high
29.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2019
All-time low
0.0403 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer consumption in Mali, 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 Mali is 8.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 11.5% on the previous year and down 37.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Mali peaked at 29.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.0403 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1961.
Mali ranks 166th of 199 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in Mali, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.0403 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 0.2009 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +398.5% |
| 1963 | 0.2124 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.7% |
| 1964 | 0.1815 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -14.5% |
| 1965 | 0.3504 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +93.1% |
| 1966 | 1.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +192.1% |
| 1967 | 0.9406 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.1% |
| 1968 | 1.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +48.0% |
| 1969 | 1.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.4% |
| 1970 | 3.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +122.5% |
| 1971 | 4.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +30.9% |
| 1972 | 4.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.6% |
| 1973 | 5.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +23.1% |
| 1974 | 4.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -18.9% |
| 1975 | 1.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -71.3% |
| 1976 | 5.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +383.4% |
| 1977 | 7.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +25.5% |
| 1978 | 5.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -21.5% |
| 1979 | 7.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +21.8% |
| 1980 | 7.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.5% |
| 1981 | 4.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -38.8% |
| 1982 | 5.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +29.2% |
| 1983 | 5.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.6% |
| 1984 | 24.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +394.2% |
| 1985 | 9.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -61.2% |
| 1986 | 7.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -25.3% |
| 1987 | 7.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.9% |
| 1988 | 6.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -14.9% |
| 1989 | 8.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +32.8% |
| 1990 | 7.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -14.6% |
| 1991 | 7.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.8% |
| 1992 | 12.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +73.6% |
| 1993 | 8.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -35.3% |
| 1994 | 7.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.2% |
| 1995 | 8.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.3% |
| 1996 | 6.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -26.2% |
| 1997 | 10.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +75.1% |
| 1998 | 10.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.0% |
| 1999 | 10.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.5% |
| 2000 | 8.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -20.0% |
| 2001 | 9.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.4% |
| 2002 | 18.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +98.6% |
| 2003 | 12.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -30.2% |
| 2004 | 16.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +29.6% |
| 2005 | 14.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.5% |
| 2006 | 17.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.5% |
| 2007 | 13.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -24.2% |
| 2008 | 17.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +28.6% |
| 2009 | 17.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.5% |
| 2010 | 18.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.9% |
| 2011 | 9.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -48.1% |
| 2012 | 8.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.2% |
| 2013 | 13.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +53.7% |
| 2014 | 19.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +40.3% |
| 2015 | 24.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +27.2% |
| 2016 | 29.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.3% |
| 2017 | 20.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -28.9% |
| 2018 | 20.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.4% |
| 2019 | 29.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +46.9% |
| 2020 | 18.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -37.7% |
| 2021 | 8.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -56.7% |
| 2022 | 7.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.3% |
| 2023 | 8.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.6423 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.0403 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 4.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 7.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 8.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 24.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 6.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 12.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 14.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 8.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 18.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 8.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 29.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 7.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 18.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Mali
- 163 Yemen 8.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 164 Lesotho 8.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 165 Bolivia 8.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 167 Mauritania 8.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 168 Aruba 8.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 169 Senegal 8.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Mali
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.83 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.3302 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 394.01 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.03 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.6779 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 33.0% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 33.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 8.4% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.4% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Mali?
- Fertilizer consumption in Mali was 8.54 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 Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 29.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2019.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0403 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1961.
- How does Mali rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Mali ranks 166th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Mali?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mali 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.