Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) in Philippines
Philippines: Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) was 254.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
254.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
28th
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
64
1961–2024
Fertilizer consumption in Philippines, 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 Philippines is 254.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 61.7% 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 28th 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 (kilograms per hectare of arable land) 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 | 92.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.9% |
| 1993 | 104.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.9% |
| 1994 | 112.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.1% |
| 1995 | 113.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.6% |
| 1996 | 140.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +24.3% |
| 1997 | 156.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.9% |
| 1998 | 122.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -21.6% |
| 1999 | 146.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.5% |
| 2000 | 145.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.3% |
| 2001 | 156.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.5% |
| 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 | 254.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.8% |
| 2024 | 254.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 254.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 96.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land, 2.6× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 254.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 113.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land, 2.2× the median. (32 countries reporting)
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 | 117.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 81.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 156.04 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 | 248.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 217.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 285.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
- 25 Ecuador 263.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 26 Suriname 262.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 27 Lebanon 259 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 29 Guyana 252.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 30 New Caledonia 248.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 31 Israel 246.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Philippines
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.1665 % 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 0.0963 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.1469 % 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 0.1092 hectares per person (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Philippines?
- Fertilizer consumption in Philippines was 254.47 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 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 28th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 61.7%. 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.