Fertilizer consumption in Mauritania
Mauritania: Fertilizer consumption was 8.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Mauritania, 1966–2023
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 Mauritania is 8.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 5.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Mauritania peaked at 17.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0.188 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1966.
That places Mauritania 167th 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 Mauritania, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 0.188 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1967 | 0.3745 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +99.3% |
| 1968 | 0.7463 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +99.3% |
| 1969 | 0.7194 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.6% |
| 1970 | 1.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +50.0% |
| 1973 | 0.9779 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.4% |
| 1974 | 2.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +151.0% |
| 1975 | 5.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +144.1% |
| 1976 | 2.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -57.2% |
| 1977 | 11.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +357.7% |
| 1978 | 10.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.0% |
| 1979 | 10.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.1% |
| 1980 | 6.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -42.5% |
| 1982 | 0.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -93.5% |
| 1983 | 1.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +307.4% |
| 1984 | 1.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.3% |
| 1985 | 6.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +247.4% |
| 1986 | 3.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -53.4% |
| 1987 | 3.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.5% |
| 1988 | 8.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +174.7% |
| 1989 | 6.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -31.9% |
| 1990 | 9.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +61.1% |
| 1991 | 12.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +28.8% |
| 1992 | 17.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +38.1% |
| 1993 | 10.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -38.3% |
| 1994 | 8.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -16.9% |
| 1995 | 8.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 11.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +25.0% |
| 1997 | 3.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -65.6% |
| 1998 | 4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.5% |
| 1999 | 5.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +33.3% |
| 2001 | 6.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.8% |
| 2002 | 4.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -24.7% |
| 2003 | 5.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.4% |
| 2004 | 5.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.8% |
| 2005 | 5.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.8% |
| 2006 | 7.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +34.2% |
| 2007 | 4.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -38.7% |
| 2008 | 5.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.1% |
| 2009 | 5.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.8% |
| 2010 | 8.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +62.1% |
| 2011 | 5.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -37.8% |
| 2012 | 7.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +44.2% |
| 2013 | 8.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.5% |
| 2014 | 8.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 8.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 10.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +32.2% |
| 2017 | 13.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +27.4% |
| 2018 | 12.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.7% |
| 2019 | 12.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.9% |
| 2020 | 14.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.8% |
| 2021 | 11.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -24.0% |
| 2022 | 8.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -24.7% |
| 2023 | 8.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.507 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.188 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.7463 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
| 1970s | 5.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.9779 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 11.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 8 |
| 1980s | 4.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 8.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1990s | 9.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 3.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 17.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 7.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 2010s | 9.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 13.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 8.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 14.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Mauritania
- 164 Lesotho 8.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 165 Bolivia 8.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 166 Mali 8.54 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
- 170 Micronesia (country) 7.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
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- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.81 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1995 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 438.46 current US$ per person (2025)
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- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3851 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 20.0% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 20.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.2% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Mauritania?
- Fertilizer consumption in Mauritania was 8.52 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 Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 17.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1992.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.188 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1966.
- How does Mauritania rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Mauritania ranks 167th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritania 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.