Fertilizer consumption in Oman
Oman: Fertilizer consumption was 301.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Oman, 1973–2023
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
Oman recorded 301.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land for fertilizer consumption in 2023.
That represents a change of down 12.5% on the previous year and down 38.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Oman peaked at 808.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2008 and was at its lowest, 5.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1973.
That places Oman 20th out of 199 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in Oman, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 5.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1974 | 7.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +35.1% |
| 1975 | 18.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +140.7% |
| 1976 | 18.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.9% |
| 1977 | 21.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.3% |
| 1978 | 12.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -44.4% |
| 1979 | 54.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +351.8% |
| 1980 | 46.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -15.5% |
| 1981 | 41.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.6% |
| 1982 | 72.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +74.8% |
| 1983 | 51.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -29.6% |
| 1984 | 34.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -33.6% |
| 1985 | 101.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +198.3% |
| 1986 | 59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -42.0% |
| 1987 | 59.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.6% |
| 1988 | 160.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +168.4% |
| 1989 | 151.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.6% |
| 1990 | 270.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +78.2% |
| 1991 | 232.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -14.1% |
| 1992 | 228.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.8% |
| 1993 | 310.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +35.8% |
| 1994 | 262.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -15.6% |
| 1995 | 278.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.3% |
| 1996 | 239.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -14.0% |
| 1997 | 187.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -21.8% |
| 1998 | 263.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +40.5% |
| 1999 | 236.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.2% |
| 2000 | 185.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -21.4% |
| 2001 | 335.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +80.8% |
| 2002 | 388.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.7% |
| 2003 | 205.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -47.1% |
| 2004 | 492.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +140.0% |
| 2005 | 597.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +21.4% |
| 2006 | 795.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +33.0% |
| 2007 | 602.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -24.3% |
| 2008 | 808.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +34.3% |
| 2009 | 432.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -46.5% |
| 2010 | 542.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +25.4% |
| 2011 | 440.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -18.8% |
| 2012 | 525.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.3% |
| 2013 | 491.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.4% |
| 2014 | 497.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 396.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -20.2% |
| 2016 | 457.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.2% |
| 2017 | 332.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -27.2% |
| 2018 | 320.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.5% |
| 2019 | 479.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +49.3% |
| 2020 | 424.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.3% |
| 2021 | 380.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.6% |
| 2022 | 344.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.4% |
| 2023 | 301.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -12.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 19.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 54.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 7 |
| 1980s | 77.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 34.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 160.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 250.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 187.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 310.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 484.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 185.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 808.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 448.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 320.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 542.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 362.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 301.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 424.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Oman
- 17 United Arab Emirates 326.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 18 Indonesia 311.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 19 Uzbekistan 303.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 21 Thailand 287.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 22 Suriname 285.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 23 South Korea 262.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Oman
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.37 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0281 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 560.19 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 3.86 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2052 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 2.81 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 2.81 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.4% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Oman?
- Fertilizer consumption in Oman was 301.46 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 Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 808.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2008.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1973.
- How does Oman rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Oman ranks 20th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Oman 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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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.