Fertilizer consumption in Pre-demographic dividend
Pre-demographic dividend: Fertilizer consumption was 13.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
13.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
up 18.8%
Rank
44th
of 45 groups
All-time high
17.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2020
All-time low
0.7127 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1962
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer consumption in Pre-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
Pre-demographic dividend recorded 13.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land for fertilizer consumption in 2023.
The figure is up 18.8% on the previous year and up 34.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Pre-demographic dividend peaked at 17.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.7127 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1962.
That places Pre-demographic dividend 44th out of 45 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in Pre-demographic dividend, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.7217 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 0.7127 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.2% |
| 1963 | 0.8914 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +25.1% |
| 1964 | 0.9634 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.1% |
| 1965 | 1.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +21.5% |
| 1966 | 1.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +21.2% |
| 1967 | 1.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +22.3% |
| 1968 | 1.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.3% |
| 1969 | 2.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.1% |
| 1970 | 2.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +26.7% |
| 1971 | 2.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.6% |
| 1972 | 3.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.1% |
| 1973 | 3.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.8% |
| 1974 | 3.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +17.4% |
| 1975 | 3.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.5% |
| 1976 | 4.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.8% |
| 1977 | 5.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.9% |
| 1978 | 4.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.5% |
| 1979 | 5.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.5% |
| 1980 | 6.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.2% |
| 1981 | 6.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.7% |
| 1982 | 6.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.1% |
| 1983 | 7.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.0% |
| 1984 | 8.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.1% |
| 1985 | 8.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.5% |
| 1986 | 8.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.9% |
| 1987 | 8.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.2% |
| 1988 | 9.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.2% |
| 1989 | 9.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.2% |
| 1990 | 8.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.2% |
| 1991 | 8.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.3% |
| 1992 | 9.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.5% |
| 1993 | 10.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.5% |
| 1994 | 9.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.2% |
| 1995 | 7.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -17.2% |
| 1996 | 8.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.6% |
| 1997 | 8.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.7% |
| 1998 | 8.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.8% |
| 1999 | 8.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.9% |
| 2000 | 8.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.0% |
| 2001 | 10.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +23.1% |
| 2002 | 11.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.8% |
| 2003 | 7.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -33.5% |
| 2004 | 7.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.5% |
| 2005 | 8.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.4% |
| 2006 | 9.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.5% |
| 2007 | 7.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -19.6% |
| 2008 | 8.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.8% |
| 2009 | 8.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.5% |
| 2010 | 10.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +24.4% |
| 2011 | 9.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.2% |
| 2012 | 9.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 10.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.1% |
| 2014 | 10.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 10.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 12.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +22.3% |
| 2017 | 15.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +24.0% |
| 2018 | 14.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.1% |
| 2019 | 14.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 17.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.8% |
| 2021 | 13.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -21.4% |
| 2022 | 11.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -13.4% |
| 2023 | 13.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.7127 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 2.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 2.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 6.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 7.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 7.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 11.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 15.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 11.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 17.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Pre-demographic dividend
- 41 Guatemala 196.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 42 Belgium 191.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 43 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 191.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 44 Lebanon 190.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 45 Honduras 187.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 46 Cayman Islands 181.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 47 Portugal 179.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Pre-demographic dividend
- Rural population, per capita 0.5405 units per person (2025)
- Rural population 612.45 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 1.6% (2025)
- Rural population 54.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.2% (2019)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 3.3% (2023)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 283.67 current US$ per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.92 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.193 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 321.43 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Pre-demographic dividend?
- Fertilizer consumption in Pre-demographic dividend was 13.94 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 Pre-demographic dividend?
- The highest recorded value was 17.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2020.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Pre-demographic dividend?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.7127 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1962.
- How does Pre-demographic dividend rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Pre-demographic dividend ranks 44th out of 45 groups with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Pre-demographic dividend?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pre-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.