Fertilizer consumption in Philippines
Philippines: Fertilizer consumption was 199.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
199.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
down 30.1%
World rank
38th
of 199 countries
All-time high
285.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2022
All-time low
14.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer consumption in Philippines, 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
The most recent figure for fertilizer consumption in Philippines is 199.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 30.1% on the previous year and up 28.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Philippines peaked at 285.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2022 and was at its lowest, 14.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1961.
Philippines ranks 38th of 199 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in Philippines, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 14.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 18.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +24.5% |
| 1963 | 19.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.7% |
| 1964 | 18.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.8% |
| 1965 | 23.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +28.9% |
| 1966 | 22.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.5% |
| 1967 | 24.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.8% |
| 1968 | 31.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +26.6% |
| 1969 | 43.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +37.6% |
| 1970 | 43.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.4% |
| 1971 | 44.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.4% |
| 1972 | 41.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.6% |
| 1973 | 54.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +32.4% |
| 1974 | 59.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.2% |
| 1975 | 46.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -21.3% |
| 1976 | 53.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.9% |
| 1977 | 51.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.9% |
| 1978 | 60.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.5% |
| 1979 | 65.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.7% |
| 1980 | 63.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.9% |
| 1981 | 61.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.2% |
| 1982 | 65.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.7% |
| 1983 | 69.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.8% |
| 1984 | 50.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -27.5% |
| 1985 | 53.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.9% |
| 1986 | 72.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +36.1% |
| 1987 | 89.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +24.1% |
| 1988 | 92.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.5% |
| 1989 | 97.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.4% |
| 1990 | 107.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.6% |
| 1991 | 81.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -23.8% |
| 1992 | 92.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.9% |
| 1993 | 105.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.9% |
| 1994 | 112.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.1% |
| 1995 | 113.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.6% |
| 1996 | 140.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +24.3% |
| 1997 | 156.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.9% |
| 1998 | 122.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -21.6% |
| 1999 | 146.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.5% |
| 2000 | 145.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.2% |
| 2001 | 156.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.4% |
| 2002 | 139.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.1% |
| 2003 | 167 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.8% |
| 2004 | 171.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.9% |
| 2005 | 156.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.9% |
| 2006 | 143.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.3% |
| 2007 | 159.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.0% |
| 2008 | 104.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -34.1% |
| 2009 | 121.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.7% |
| 2010 | 151.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +24.7% |
| 2011 | 144.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.3% |
| 2012 | 118.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -18.3% |
| 2013 | 155.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +31.7% |
| 2014 | 157.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 139.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.4% |
| 2016 | 169.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +21.7% |
| 2017 | 212.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +25.3% |
| 2018 | 169 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -20.5% |
| 2019 | 195.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.7% |
| 2020 | 217.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.1% |
| 2021 | 232.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.9% |
| 2022 | 285.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +23.0% |
| 2023 | 199.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -30.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 23.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 14.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 43.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 52.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 41.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 65.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 71.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 50.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 97.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 117.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 81.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 156.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 146.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 104.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 171.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 161.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 118.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 212.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 233.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 199.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 285.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
- 35 Guyana 201.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 36 Saint Lucia 200 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 37 Palestine 199.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 39 India 199.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 40 Belarus 198.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 41 Guatemala 196.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Philippines
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -0.2488 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0859 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 358.34 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.0874 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4423 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 8.59 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 8.59 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.1% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Philippines?
- Fertilizer consumption in Philippines was 199.45 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 Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 285.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2022.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1961.
- How does Philippines rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Philippines ranks 38th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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.