Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea: Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) was 164.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Papua New Guinea, 1961–2024
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 Papua New Guinea is 164.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
That represents a change of up 32.8% on the previous year and up 58.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Papua New Guinea peaked at 164.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1961.
That places Papua New Guinea 58th out of 199 countries with data for 2024, 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 (kilograms per hectare of arable land) in Papua New Guinea, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 1.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 1.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 1.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 1.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 5.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +400.0% |
| 1967 | 8.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +40.0% |
| 1968 | 10.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +28.6% |
| 1969 | 20.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +97.2% |
| 1970 | 19.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.1% |
| 1971 | 37.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +88.9% |
| 1972 | 35.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.3% |
| 1973 | 51.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +47.3% |
| 1974 | 57.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.1% |
| 1975 | 41.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -28.1% |
| 1976 | 50 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.0% |
| 1977 | 59.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.4% |
| 1978 | 60.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.5% |
| 1979 | 33.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -45.0% |
| 1980 | 32.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.0% |
| 1981 | 69.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +116.2% |
| 1982 | 32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -54.2% |
| 1983 | 37.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.7% |
| 1984 | 37.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.6% |
| 1985 | 46.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +24.5% |
| 1986 | 65.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +39.2% |
| 1987 | 79.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.8% |
| 1988 | 74.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.8% |
| 1989 | 81.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.5% |
| 1990 | 64.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -21.5% |
| 1991 | 55.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -13.0% |
| 1992 | 66.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.6% |
| 1993 | 67.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.0% |
| 1994 | 67.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 67.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.5% |
| 1996 | 66.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.5% |
| 1997 | 66.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.3% |
| 1998 | 41.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -38.0% |
| 1999 | 45.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.2% |
| 2000 | 57.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +24.6% |
| 2001 | 56.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.5% |
| 2002 | 31.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -44.5% |
| 2003 | 37.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +21.5% |
| 2004 | 76.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +102.9% |
| 2005 | 71.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.1% |
| 2006 | 57.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -20.1% |
| 2007 | 72.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +26.4% |
| 2008 | 71.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 103.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +44.4% |
| 2010 | 109.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.4% |
| 2011 | 85.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -21.9% |
| 2012 | 107.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +25.7% |
| 2013 | 98.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.1% |
| 2014 | 103.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.8% |
| 2015 | 98.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.2% |
| 2016 | 103.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.1% |
| 2017 | 112.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.7% |
| 2018 | 122.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.1% |
| 2019 | 118.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.7% |
| 2020 | 108.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.4% |
| 2021 | 108.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 143.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +33.0% |
| 2023 | 123.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -14.0% |
| 2024 | 164.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +32.8% |
Papua New Guinea compared with similar countries
- Papua New Guinea's 164.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 30.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land, 5.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Papua New Guinea's 164.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 113.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land, 1.5× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) in Papua New Guinea changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | +400.0% | 1.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 20.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 44.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 19.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 60.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 55.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 81.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 60.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 41.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 67.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 63.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 31.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 103.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 105.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 85.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 122.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 129.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 108.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 164.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5 |
Countries ranked near Papua New Guinea
- 55 Cyprus 175.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 56 Thailand 171.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 57 Bosnia and Herzegovina 169.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 59 Sri Lanka 160.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 60 Serbia 158.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 61 Pakistan 158.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Papua New Guinea
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1129 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.1305 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 0.3264 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1702 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 495.76 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.31 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Papua New Guinea?
- Fertilizer consumption in Papua New Guinea was 164.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2024, 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 Papua New Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 164.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2024.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1961.
- How does Papua New Guinea rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Papua New Guinea ranks 58th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 58.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Papua New Guinea 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.