Fertilizer consumption in Nepal
Nepal: Fertilizer consumption was 67.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
67.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
111th
of 199 countries
All-time high
115.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2020
All-time low
0.0825 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer consumption in Nepal, 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
Nepal recorded 67.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land for fertilizer consumption in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 23.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Nepal peaked at 115.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.0825 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1961.
That places Nepal 111th 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 Nepal, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.0825 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 0.2386 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +189.3% |
| 1963 | 0.3475 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +45.6% |
| 1964 | 0.5659 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +62.9% |
| 1965 | 0.6141 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.5% |
| 1966 | 1.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +206.6% |
| 1967 | 1.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -22.6% |
| 1968 | 1.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.8% |
| 1969 | 2.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +46.8% |
| 1970 | 2.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.8% |
| 1971 | 4.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +48.7% |
| 1972 | 5.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +26.6% |
| 1973 | 5.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.6% |
| 1974 | 5.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.9% |
| 1975 | 5.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.1% |
| 1976 | 6.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.5% |
| 1977 | 7.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.6% |
| 1978 | 8.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.4% |
| 1979 | 9.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.3% |
| 1980 | 9.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.5% |
| 1981 | 10.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.2% |
| 1982 | 13.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +31.1% |
| 1983 | 16.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.1% |
| 1984 | 18.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.4% |
| 1985 | 18.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.3% |
| 1986 | 19.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.6% |
| 1987 | 23.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.1% |
| 1988 | 24.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.7% |
| 1989 | 29.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.5% |
| 1990 | 31.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.4% |
| 1991 | 34.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.7% |
| 1992 | 35.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.0% |
| 1993 | 31.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.5% |
| 1994 | 39.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +26.3% |
| 1995 | 40.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.6% |
| 1996 | 44.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.8% |
| 1997 | 45.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.2% |
| 1998 | 51.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.9% |
| 1999 | 40.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -22.4% |
| 2000 | 31.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -22.8% |
| 2001 | 30.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.7% |
| 2002 | 16.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -45.8% |
| 2003 | 5.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -69.7% |
| 2004 | 8.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +58.6% |
| 2005 | 3.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -55.5% |
| 2006 | 5.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +58.1% |
| 2007 | 1.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -71.5% |
| 2008 | 1.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -15.2% |
| 2009 | 18.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1233.7% |
| 2010 | 25.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +37.8% |
| 2011 | 35.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +42.7% |
| 2012 | 26.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -25.9% |
| 2013 | 54.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +106.7% |
| 2014 | 68.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +25.7% |
| 2015 | 77.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.8% |
| 2016 | 78.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 70.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.8% |
| 2018 | 94.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +34.9% |
| 2019 | 97.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 115.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.9% |
| 2021 | 112.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.4% |
| 2022 | 67.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -39.8% |
| 2023 | 67.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.0825 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 2.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 6.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 2.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 18.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 29.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 39.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 31.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 51.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 31.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 62.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 25.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 97.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 90.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 67.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 115.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
- 108 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 69.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 109 Iran 68.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 110 Sao Tome and Principe 68 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 112 Albania 66.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 113 Grenada 64.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 114 Nicaragua 64.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
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- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
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- Share of GDP from agriculture 21.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 21.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.6% (2022)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.3% (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Nepal?
- Fertilizer consumption in Nepal was 67.84 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 Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 115.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2020.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0825 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1961.
- How does Nepal rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Nepal ranks 111th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal 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.