Fertilizer consumption in Niger
Niger: Fertilizer consumption was 0.7724 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.7724 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
up 65.1%
World rank
191st
of 199 countries
All-time high
0.9993 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2014
All-time low
0.0087 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1964
Years of data
60
1964–2023
Fertilizer consumption in Niger, 1964–2023
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 Niger is 0.7724 kilograms per hectare of arable land, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 65.1% on the previous year and up 21.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Niger peaked at 0.9993 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0.0087 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1964.
Niger ranks 191st of 199 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in Niger, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 0.0087 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1965 | 0.0087 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 0.0087 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 0.0257 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +195.0% |
| 1968 | 0.0209 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -18.4% |
| 1969 | 0.0284 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +35.7% |
| 1970 | 0.0156 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -45.0% |
| 1971 | 0.0224 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +43.6% |
| 1972 | 0.0361 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +60.7% |
| 1973 | 0.0361 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 0.0161 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -55.5% |
| 1975 | 0.0645 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +301.9% |
| 1976 | 0.1179 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +82.6% |
| 1977 | 0.213 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +80.7% |
| 1978 | 0.172 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -19.3% |
| 1979 | 0.1813 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.4% |
| 1980 | 0.2637 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +45.5% |
| 1981 | 0.5695 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +116.0% |
| 1982 | 0.2855 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -49.9% |
| 1983 | 0.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -37.0% |
| 1984 | 0.2393 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +32.9% |
| 1985 | 0.3655 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +52.8% |
| 1986 | 0.2032 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -44.4% |
| 1987 | 0.3004 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +47.8% |
| 1988 | 0.1823 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -39.3% |
| 1989 | 0.2868 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +57.3% |
| 1990 | 0.2083 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -27.4% |
| 1991 | 0.0438 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -79.0% |
| 1992 | 0.1078 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +145.9% |
| 1993 | 0.1155 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.2% |
| 1994 | 0.4709 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +307.7% |
| 1995 | 0.7136 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +51.5% |
| 1996 | 0.6435 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.8% |
| 1997 | 0.0501 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -92.2% |
| 1998 | 0.0358 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -28.6% |
| 1999 | 0.2995 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +737.6% |
| 2000 | 0.3237 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.1% |
| 2001 | 0.3566 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.2% |
| 2002 | 0.6118 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +71.6% |
| 2003 | 0.2937 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -52.0% |
| 2004 | 0.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -18.3% |
| 2005 | 0.3877 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +61.5% |
| 2006 | 0.5276 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +36.1% |
| 2007 | 0.3549 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -32.7% |
| 2008 | 0.1534 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -56.8% |
| 2009 | 0.3535 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +130.4% |
| 2010 | 0.496 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +40.3% |
| 2011 | 0.4856 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.1% |
| 2012 | 0.9233 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +90.1% |
| 2013 | 0.6371 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -31.0% |
| 2014 | 0.9993 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +56.8% |
| 2015 | 0.4062 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -59.4% |
| 2016 | 0.386 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.0% |
| 2017 | 0.3816 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 0.6947 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +82.0% |
| 2019 | 0.8445 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +21.6% |
| 2020 | 0.5865 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -30.6% |
| 2021 | 0.4693 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -20.0% |
| 2022 | 0.4679 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 0.7724 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +65.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.0169 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.0087 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.0284 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 6 |
| 1970s | 0.0875 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.0156 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.213 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.2876 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.5695 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.2689 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.0358 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.7136 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.3603 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.1534 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.6118 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.6254 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.3816 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.9993 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.574 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.4679 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.7724 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Niger
- 188 Eritrea 1.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 189 East Timor 1.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 190 Samoa 1.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 192 South Sudan 0.1872 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 193 Somalia 0.1292 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 194 Northern Mariana Islands 0.125 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Niger
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.4759 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 368.98 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.87 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0011 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.8163 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 47.59 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 47.59 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.3% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.0% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Niger?
- Fertilizer consumption in Niger was 0.7724 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 Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 0.9993 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2014.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0087 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1964.
- How does Niger rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Niger ranks 191st out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger 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.