Fertilizer consumption in Myanmar
Myanmar: Fertilizer consumption was 24.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
24.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
up 2.8%
World rank
147th
of 199 countries
All-time high
67.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2020
All-time low
0.6061 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer consumption in Myanmar, 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 Myanmar stood at 24.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.8% on the previous year and up 26.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Myanmar peaked at 67.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.6061 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1961.
That places Myanmar 147th 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 Myanmar, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.6061 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 0.6559 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.2% |
| 1963 | 0.7056 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.6% |
| 1964 | 0.9063 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +28.4% |
| 1965 | 0.9164 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.1% |
| 1966 | 1.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +31.0% |
| 1967 | 3.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +153.5% |
| 1968 | 1.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -41.5% |
| 1969 | 4.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +131.8% |
| 1970 | 2.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -46.7% |
| 1971 | 4.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +100.6% |
| 1972 | 4.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.1% |
| 1973 | 4.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.3% |
| 1974 | 4.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.7% |
| 1975 | 5.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +22.3% |
| 1976 | 5.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.6% |
| 1977 | 6.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.7% |
| 1978 | 8.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +37.9% |
| 1979 | 9.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.8% |
| 1980 | 10.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.6% |
| 1981 | 13.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +24.9% |
| 1982 | 17.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +33.9% |
| 1983 | 16.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.1% |
| 1984 | 19.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.1% |
| 1985 | 20.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.1% |
| 1986 | 18.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.9% |
| 1987 | 13.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -29.7% |
| 1988 | 9.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -30.2% |
| 1989 | 8.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.7% |
| 1990 | 7.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.4% |
| 1991 | 8.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.1% |
| 1992 | 7.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -19.0% |
| 1993 | 9.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +27.9% |
| 1994 | 15.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +68.5% |
| 1995 | 18.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +24.3% |
| 1996 | 18.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.4% |
| 1997 | 18.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.1% |
| 1998 | 17.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.4% |
| 1999 | 16.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.4% |
| 2000 | 20.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +23.4% |
| 2001 | 9.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -53.9% |
| 2002 | 4.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -55.2% |
| 2003 | 10.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +140.3% |
| 2004 | 19.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +93.1% |
| 2005 | 6.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -67.2% |
| 2006 | 9.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +38.3% |
| 2007 | 15.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +74.9% |
| 2008 | 7.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -51.8% |
| 2009 | 6.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -18.0% |
| 2010 | 6.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.4% |
| 2011 | 15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +125.9% |
| 2012 | 15.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.3% |
| 2013 | 19.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +24.9% |
| 2014 | 24.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +24.6% |
| 2015 | 13.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -45.3% |
| 2016 | 18.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +40.7% |
| 2017 | 38.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +106.7% |
| 2018 | 49.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +27.4% |
| 2019 | 63.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +28.8% |
| 2020 | 67.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.5% |
| 2021 | 38.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -42.9% |
| 2022 | 24.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -37.8% |
| 2023 | 24.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.6061 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 5.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 2.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 14.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 8.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 20.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 13.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 7.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 18.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 20.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 26.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 6.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 63.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 38.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 24.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 67.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
- 144 Palau 26.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 145 Zimbabwe 26.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 146 Kyrgyzstan 25.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 148 Libya 22.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 149 Tanzania, United Republic of 20.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 150 Algeria 20.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Myanmar
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.26 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.253 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 376.69 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.4495 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.6942 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 25.3% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 25.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 3.3% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.5% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Myanmar?
- Fertilizer consumption in Myanmar was 24.72 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 Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 67.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2020.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6061 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1961.
- How does Myanmar rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Myanmar ranks 147th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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.