Fertilizer consumption in Peru
Peru: Fertilizer consumption was 93.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
93.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
down 9.5%
World rank
92nd
of 199 countries
All-time high
143.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2017
All-time low
18.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1991
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer consumption in Peru, 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
In 2023, fertilizer consumption in Peru stood at 93.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.5% on the previous year and down 9.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Peru peaked at 143.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2017 and was at its lowest, 18.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1991.
That places Peru 92nd out of 199 countries with data for 2023, 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 in Peru, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 37.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 46.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +23.7% |
| 1963 | 40.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -13.4% |
| 1964 | 34.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -15.1% |
| 1965 | 33.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.2% |
| 1966 | 26.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -21.0% |
| 1967 | 32.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +21.5% |
| 1968 | 27.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -14.1% |
| 1969 | 33.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.6% |
| 1970 | 32.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.6% |
| 1971 | 32.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.8% |
| 1972 | 38.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +21.0% |
| 1973 | 30.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -21.3% |
| 1974 | 43.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +43.2% |
| 1975 | 31.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -27.7% |
| 1976 | 38.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +21.5% |
| 1977 | 40.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.3% |
| 1978 | 39.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.3% |
| 1979 | 33.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -15.4% |
| 1980 | 33.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.8% |
| 1981 | 36.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.9% |
| 1982 | 26.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -26.6% |
| 1983 | 21.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -21.2% |
| 1984 | 22.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.8% |
| 1985 | 19.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -13.2% |
| 1986 | 46.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +134.0% |
| 1987 | 58.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +27.7% |
| 1988 | 56.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.0% |
| 1989 | 37.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -33.4% |
| 1990 | 25.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -31.7% |
| 1991 | 18.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -29.0% |
| 1992 | 19.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.2% |
| 1993 | 32.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +70.0% |
| 1994 | 40.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +24.5% |
| 1995 | 35.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.9% |
| 1996 | 43.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +21.6% |
| 1997 | 50.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.6% |
| 1998 | 56.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.4% |
| 1999 | 56.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.9% |
| 2000 | 61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.1% |
| 2001 | 75.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +24.4% |
| 2002 | 74.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.0% |
| 2003 | 77.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.6% |
| 2004 | 81.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.2% |
| 2005 | 74.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.1% |
| 2006 | 84.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.4% |
| 2007 | 100.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.3% |
| 2008 | 75.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -25.5% |
| 2009 | 97.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +29.8% |
| 2010 | 93.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.5% |
| 2011 | 104.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.3% |
| 2012 | 101.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.4% |
| 2013 | 103.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.3% |
| 2014 | 105.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.5% |
| 2015 | 117.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.6% |
| 2016 | 118.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 143.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +21.2% |
| 2018 | 113.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -20.9% |
| 2019 | 141.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +24.8% |
| 2020 | 141.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 111.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -21.0% |
| 2022 | 103.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.6% |
| 2023 | 93.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 34.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 26.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 46.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 36.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 30.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 43.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 35.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 19.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 58.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 37.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 18.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 56.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 80.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 100.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 114.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 93.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 143.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 112.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 93.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 141.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Peru
- 89 Mexico 94.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 90 Lithuania 93.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 91 Sweden 93.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 93 Botswana 93.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 94 Tajikistan 92.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 95 Maldives 92.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Peru
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 12.59 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0747 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 637.02 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.72 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.144 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 7.47 (2024)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 7.47 (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.6% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.2% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Peru?
- Fertilizer consumption in Peru was 93.47 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 Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 143.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2017.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1991.
- How does Peru rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Peru ranks 92nd out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Peru 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.