Fertilizer consumption in Paraguay
Paraguay: Fertilizer consumption was 137.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
137.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
up 42.3%
World rank
63rd
of 199 countries
All-time high
149.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2021
All-time low
0.8571 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer consumption in Paraguay, 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
Paraguay recorded 137.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land for fertilizer consumption in 2023.
The figure is up 42.3% on the previous year and up 25.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Paraguay peaked at 149.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.8571 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1961.
Paraguay ranks 63rd 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 Paraguay, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.8571 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 1.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +23.1% |
| 1963 | 1.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +30.0% |
| 1964 | 1.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +37.7% |
| 1965 | 1.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.4% |
| 1966 | 2.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.5% |
| 1967 | 2.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.6% |
| 1968 | 2.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.6% |
| 1969 | 3.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.8% |
| 1970 | 11.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +210.4% |
| 1971 | 5.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -48.5% |
| 1972 | 6.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.3% |
| 1973 | 3.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -39.9% |
| 1974 | 1.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -50.0% |
| 1975 | 1.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -42.8% |
| 1976 | 0.8621 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -21.1% |
| 1977 | 0.8661 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.5% |
| 1978 | 2.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +132.6% |
| 1979 | 3.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +93.9% |
| 1980 | 3.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.1% |
| 1981 | 5.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +36.4% |
| 1982 | 4.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -19.7% |
| 1983 | 4.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.8% |
| 1984 | 4.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 5.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.9% |
| 1986 | 6.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.2% |
| 1987 | 7.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.5% |
| 1988 | 4.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -46.5% |
| 1989 | 9.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +135.2% |
| 1990 | 8.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.4% |
| 1991 | 9.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.6% |
| 1992 | 9.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.5% |
| 1993 | 9.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.6% |
| 1994 | 9.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.9% |
| 1995 | 8.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.4% |
| 1996 | 12.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +43.5% |
| 1997 | 22.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +78.8% |
| 1998 | 25.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.1% |
| 1999 | 22.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -12.0% |
| 2000 | 21.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.7% |
| 2001 | 21.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.4% |
| 2002 | 47.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +121.8% |
| 2003 | 66.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +38.9% |
| 2004 | 78.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.1% |
| 2005 | 66.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -15.6% |
| 2006 | 74.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.2% |
| 2007 | 96.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +30.4% |
| 2008 | 77.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -19.8% |
| 2009 | 68.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.8% |
| 2010 | 90.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +32.5% |
| 2011 | 109.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +21.3% |
| 2012 | 94.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -14.2% |
| 2013 | 109.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.5% |
| 2014 | 125.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.1% |
| 2015 | 114.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.7% |
| 2016 | 127.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.7% |
| 2017 | 129.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 133.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.2% |
| 2019 | 124.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.7% |
| 2020 | 133.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.3% |
| 2021 | 149.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.9% |
| 2022 | 96.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -35.2% |
| 2023 | 137.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +42.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.8571 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 3.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 3.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.8621 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 11.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 3.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 13.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 8.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 25.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 61.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 21.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 96.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 115.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 90.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 133.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 129.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 96.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 149.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Paraguay
- 60 Greece 142.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 61 Turkey 139.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 62 Serbia 137.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 64 Singapore 137.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 65 Canada 132.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 66 France 131.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
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- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1164 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 817.98 current US$ per person (2025)
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- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2961 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 11.6% (2025)
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- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Paraguay?
- Fertilizer consumption in Paraguay was 137.65 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 Paraguay?
- The highest recorded value was 149.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2021.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Paraguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.8571 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1961.
- How does Paraguay rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Paraguay ranks 63rd out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Paraguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Paraguay 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.