Fertilizer consumption in Middle income
Middle income: Fertilizer consumption was 178.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
178.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
up 1.4%
Rank
12th
of 45 groups
All-time high
186.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2020
All-time low
5.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer consumption in Middle income, 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
In 2023, fertilizer consumption in Middle income stood at 178.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.4% on the previous year and up 5.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Middle income peaked at 186.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2020 and was at its lowest, 5.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1961.
That places Middle income 12th out of 45 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in Middle income, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 6.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +17.5% |
| 1963 | 8.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.1% |
| 1964 | 9.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.9% |
| 1965 | 11.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +21.5% |
| 1966 | 14.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +27.3% |
| 1967 | 14.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.3% |
| 1968 | 16.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.4% |
| 1969 | 19.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.1% |
| 1970 | 22.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.0% |
| 1971 | 24.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.9% |
| 1972 | 27.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.4% |
| 1973 | 30.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.8% |
| 1974 | 28.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.0% |
| 1975 | 33.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +17.2% |
| 1976 | 35.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.2% |
| 1977 | 43.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +23.5% |
| 1978 | 48.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.7% |
| 1979 | 53.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.3% |
| 1980 | 60.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.7% |
| 1981 | 59.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.1% |
| 1982 | 61.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.4% |
| 1983 | 65.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.1% |
| 1984 | 71.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.1% |
| 1985 | 68.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.0% |
| 1986 | 72.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.9% |
| 1987 | 79.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.0% |
| 1988 | 87.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.6% |
| 1989 | 88.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.6% |
| 1990 | 92.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.6% |
| 1991 | 96.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.9% |
| 1992 | 93.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.4% |
| 1993 | 87.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.8% |
| 1994 | 93.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.8% |
| 1995 | 102.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.5% |
| 1996 | 107.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.5% |
| 1997 | 109.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.7% |
| 1998 | 112.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.3% |
| 1999 | 115.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.0% |
| 2000 | 112.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.7% |
| 2001 | 115.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.7% |
| 2002 | 120.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.0% |
| 2003 | 123.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.5% |
| 2004 | 134.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.0% |
| 2005 | 136.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.7% |
| 2006 | 141.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.7% |
| 2007 | 148.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.0% |
| 2008 | 145.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.2% |
| 2009 | 147.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.3% |
| 2010 | 162.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.9% |
| 2011 | 169.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.4% |
| 2012 | 166.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.6% |
| 2013 | 170.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.3% |
| 2014 | 176.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.7% |
| 2015 | 170.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.5% |
| 2016 | 173.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 178.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 176.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 174.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.3% |
| 2020 | 186.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.0% |
| 2021 | 184.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 176.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.5% |
| 2023 | 178.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 19.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 34.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 22.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 53.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 71.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 59.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 88.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 101.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 87.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 115.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 132.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 112.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 148.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 171.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 162.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 178.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 181.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 176.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 186.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Middle income
- 9 Hong Kong, China 484 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 10 Viet Nam 419.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 11 China 394.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 12 Bangladesh 391.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 13 Colombia 372.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 14 Turkmenistan 347.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 15 Brazil 344.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Middle income
- Rural population, per capita 0.4459 units per person (2025)
- Rural population 2.69 billion (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.0% (2025)
- Rural population 44.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.8% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.2% (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 597.13 current US$ per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 3.43 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0881 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 3.60 trillion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Middle income?
- Fertilizer consumption in Middle income was 178.98 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 Middle income?
- The highest recorded value was 186.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2020.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Middle income?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1961.
- How does Middle income rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Middle income ranks 12th out of 45 groups with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Middle income?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Middle income 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.