Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) in Post-demographic dividend
Post-demographic dividend: Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) was 121.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ▲ Rising
Fertilizer consumption in Post-demographic dividend, 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 Post-demographic dividend is 121.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 0.4% on the previous year and down 5.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Post-demographic dividend peaked at 151.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1979 and was at its lowest, 65.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1961.
That places Post-demographic dividend 23rd out of 47 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 63 years of available data.
Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) in Post-demographic dividend, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 65.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 71.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.3% |
| 1963 | 76.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.8% |
| 1964 | 82.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.7% |
| 1965 | 88.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.2% |
| 1966 | 95.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.6% |
| 1967 | 103.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.8% |
| 1968 | 105.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.9% |
| 1969 | 106.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.0% |
| 1970 | 112.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.7% |
| 1971 | 118.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.1% |
| 1972 | 123.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.6% |
| 1973 | 133.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.3% |
| 1974 | 124.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.6% |
| 1975 | 129.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.2% |
| 1976 | 138.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.9% |
| 1977 | 139.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.9% |
| 1978 | 145.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.9% |
| 1979 | 151.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.2% |
| 1980 | 147.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.5% |
| 1981 | 143.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.5% |
| 1982 | 136.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.2% |
| 1983 | 142.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.4% |
| 1984 | 145.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.4% |
| 1985 | 141.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.3% |
| 1986 | 138.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.5% |
| 1987 | 140.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.3% |
| 1988 | 142.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.9% |
| 1989 | 142.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.3% |
| 1990 | 134.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.3% |
| 1991 | 130.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.3% |
| 1992 | 123.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.1% |
| 1993 | 121.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.6% |
| 1994 | 122.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.7% |
| 1995 | 123.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.4% |
| 1996 | 126.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.9% |
| 1997 | 126.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.1% |
| 1998 | 124.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.4% |
| 1999 | 123.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.0% |
| 2000 | 118.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.5% |
| 2001 | 119.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.8% |
| 2002 | 119.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 126.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.1% |
| 2004 | 122.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.1% |
| 2005 | 119.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.1% |
| 2006 | 122.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.8% |
| 2007 | 126.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.8% |
| 2008 | 107.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -15.5% |
| 2009 | 108.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.2% |
| 2010 | 120.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.9% |
| 2011 | 123.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.6% |
| 2012 | 126.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.8% |
| 2013 | 128.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 127.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 127.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 126.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 129.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 130.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 128.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 136.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.5% |
| 2021 | 133.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.1% |
| 2022 | 121.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.9% |
| 2023 | 121.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 88.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 65.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 106.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 131.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 112.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 151.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 142.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 136.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 147.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 125.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 121.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 134.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 119 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 107.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 126.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 126.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 120.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 130.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 128.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 121.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 136.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Post-demographic dividend
- 20 South Korea 285.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 21 Netherlands 269.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 22 Uzbekistan 267.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 23 Montenegro 266.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 24 Chile 263.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 25 Ecuador 263.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 26 Suriname 262.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Post-demographic dividend
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 690.78 billion current US$ (2021)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1876 units per person (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.2% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.9% (2025)
- Rural population 18.8% (2025)
- Rural population 212.43 million (2025)
- Rural population growth -0.1% (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.0912 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 1.2% (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Post-demographic dividend?
- Fertilizer consumption in Post-demographic dividend was 121.47 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 Post-demographic dividend?
- The highest recorded value was 151.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1979.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Post-demographic dividend?
- The lowest recorded value was 65.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1961.
- How does Post-demographic dividend rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Post-demographic dividend ranks 23rd out of 47 groups with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Post-demographic dividend?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Post-demographic dividend 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.