Fertilizer consumption in Pakistan
Pakistan: Fertilizer consumption was 160.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
160.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
up 9.1%
World rank
54th
of 199 countries
All-time high
161.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2021
All-time low
1.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1962
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer consumption in Pakistan, 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
Pakistan recorded 160.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land for fertilizer consumption in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.1% on the previous year and up 18.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Pakistan peaked at 161.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1962.
Pakistan ranks 54th of 199 countries on this measure, 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 Pakistan, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 1.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.2% |
| 1963 | 2.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +64.8% |
| 1964 | 2.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +22.9% |
| 1965 | 2.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -19.5% |
| 1966 | 3.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +57.8% |
| 1967 | 5.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +70.0% |
| 1968 | 7.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +29.7% |
| 1969 | 10.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +31.8% |
| 1970 | 9.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.4% |
| 1971 | 12.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +36.6% |
| 1972 | 14.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.2% |
| 1973 | 12.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.3% |
| 1974 | 13.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.0% |
| 1975 | 17.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +29.0% |
| 1976 | 20.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.3% |
| 1977 | 23.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.9% |
| 1978 | 28.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.7% |
| 1979 | 31.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.5% |
| 1980 | 33.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.8% |
| 1981 | 34.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.1% |
| 1982 | 37.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.3% |
| 1983 | 38.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.3% |
| 1984 | 39.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.6% |
| 1985 | 47.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +22.1% |
| 1986 | 59.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +24.3% |
| 1987 | 55.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.1% |
| 1988 | 58.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.6% |
| 1989 | 62.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.9% |
| 1990 | 63.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.4% |
| 1991 | 63.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.7% |
| 1992 | 71.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.6% |
| 1993 | 71.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.1% |
| 1994 | 72.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.6% |
| 1995 | 82.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.4% |
| 1996 | 78.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.3% |
| 1997 | 85.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.5% |
| 1998 | 82.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.3% |
| 1999 | 91.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.9% |
| 2000 | 95.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.8% |
| 2001 | 94.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.4% |
| 2002 | 97.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.9% |
| 2003 | 100.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.3% |
| 2004 | 110.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.7% |
| 2005 | 123.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.5% |
| 2006 | 125.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.8% |
| 2007 | 118.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.8% |
| 2008 | 119.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.6% |
| 2009 | 144.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +21.1% |
| 2010 | 138.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.2% |
| 2011 | 128.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.1% |
| 2012 | 117.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.7% |
| 2013 | 135.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.6% |
| 2014 | 134.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 137.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 144.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.2% |
| 2017 | 152.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.5% |
| 2018 | 152.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 152.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 155.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 161.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.4% |
| 2022 | 146.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.3% |
| 2023 | 160.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 18.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 31.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 46.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 33.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 62.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 76.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 63.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 91.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 113.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 94.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 144.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 139.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 117.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 152.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 156.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 146.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 161.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
- 51 Luxembourg 171.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 52 Georgia 170.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 53 Croatia 169.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 55 Bermuda 160 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 56 Poland 155.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 57 Trinidad and Tobago 155.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
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- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2302 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
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- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
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- Share of GDP from agriculture 23.0% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 23.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.6% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 4.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Pakistan?
- Fertilizer consumption in Pakistan was 160.26 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 Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 161.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2021.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1962.
- How does Pakistan rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Pakistan ranks 54th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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.