Fertilizer consumption in Qatar
Qatar: Fertilizer consumption was 240.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Qatar, 1975–2023
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
Qatar recorded 240.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land for fertilizer consumption in 2023.
That represents a change of down 8.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Qatar peaked at 461.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1994 and was at its lowest, 38.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 2000.
Qatar 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 in Qatar, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 100 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1976 | 150 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +50.0% |
| 1977 | 150 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 414 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +176.0% |
| 1979 | 300 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -27.5% |
| 1980 | 200 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -33.3% |
| 1981 | 168 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -16.0% |
| 1982 | 126.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -24.6% |
| 1983 | 119.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.5% |
| 1984 | 75.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -37.1% |
| 1985 | 72.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.7% |
| 1986 | 62.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -13.8% |
| 1987 | 55.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.1% |
| 1988 | 66.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.0% |
| 1989 | 127.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +91.7% |
| 1990 | 138 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.0% |
| 1991 | 166.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.8% |
| 1992 | 125 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -25.0% |
| 1993 | 153.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +23.1% |
| 1994 | 461.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +200.0% |
| 1995 | 461.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 90.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -80.5% |
| 1997 | 89.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.6% |
| 1998 | 76.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -14.2% |
| 1999 | 61.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -20.0% |
| 2000 | 38.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -37.5% |
| 2001 | 67.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +75.9% |
| 2002 | 118.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +75.8% |
| 2003 | 75.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -36.3% |
| 2004 | 81.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.2% |
| 2005 | 83.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.7% |
| 2006 | 78.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.5% |
| 2007 | 74.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.2% |
| 2008 | 326.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +337.2% |
| 2009 | 75.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -77.0% |
| 2010 | 300.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +299.2% |
| 2011 | 136.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -54.4% |
| 2012 | 133.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.3% |
| 2013 | 263.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +96.9% |
| 2014 | 237.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.6% |
| 2015 | 124.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -47.7% |
| 2016 | 202.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +62.6% |
| 2017 | 189.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.3% |
| 2018 | 232.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +22.7% |
| 2019 | 220.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.3% |
| 2020 | 243.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.4% |
| 2021 | 240.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.2% |
| 2022 | 240.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 240.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 222.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 100 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 414 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5 |
| 1980s | 107.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 55.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 200 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 182.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 61.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 461.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 102.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 38.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 326.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 204.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 124.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 300.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 240.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 240.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 243.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
- 25 Chile 249.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 26 New Caledonia 248.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 27 Israel 248.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 29 Netherlands 238.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 30 Jordan 231.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 31 Slovenia 221.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
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- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 4.94 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0031 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
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- 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 0.0064 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 0.3% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 0.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.4% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Qatar?
- Fertilizer consumption in Qatar was 240.24 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 Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 461.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1994.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 38.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2000.
- How does Qatar rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Qatar ranks 28th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar 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.