Fertilizer consumption in Namibia
Namibia: Fertilizer consumption was 27.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Namibia, 1998–2023
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 Namibia is 27.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 81.4% on the previous year and up 149.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Namibia peaked at 40.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.1225 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1998.
That places Namibia 143rd 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 Namibia, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 0.1225 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1999 | 0.3676 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +200.0% |
| 2000 | 0.3676 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 0.3676 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 3.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +961.7% |
| 2003 | 1.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -63.8% |
| 2004 | 3.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +127.1% |
| 2005 | 1.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -40.4% |
| 2006 | 2.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +48.9% |
| 2007 | 2.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -13.4% |
| 2008 | 0.2863 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -88.4% |
| 2009 | 1.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +455.5% |
| 2010 | 4.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +178.9% |
| 2011 | 6.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +49.0% |
| 2012 | 15.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +127.6% |
| 2013 | 10.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -27.8% |
| 2014 | 6.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -43.5% |
| 2015 | 13.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +123.8% |
| 2016 | 26.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +90.1% |
| 2017 | 25.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.1% |
| 2018 | 40.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +59.8% |
| 2019 | 25.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -36.3% |
| 2020 | 3.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -85.4% |
| 2021 | 3.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 14.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +300.5% |
| 2023 | 27.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +81.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.2451 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.1225 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.3676 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 2 |
| 2000s | 1.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.2863 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 3.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 40.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 3.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 27.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
- 140 Ghana 28.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 141 Russian Federation 28.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 142 Djibouti 28.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 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
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- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0699 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 340.78 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.13 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4913 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 6.99 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 6.99 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.9% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.5% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Namibia?
- Fertilizer consumption in Namibia was 27.07 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 Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 40.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2018.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1225 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1998.
- How does Namibia rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Namibia ranks 143rd out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 149.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia 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.