Fertilizer consumption in Samoa
Samoa: Fertilizer consumption was 1.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Samoa, 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
In 2023, fertilizer consumption in Samoa stood at 1.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land.
The figure is down 73.0% on the previous year and up 7.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Samoa peaked at 28.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1981 and was at its lowest, 0.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 2012.
That places Samoa 190th out of 199 countries 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 Samoa, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 0.7143 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1976 | 0.6667 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.7% |
| 1977 | 0.6667 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 2.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +310.0% |
| 1979 | 4.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +72.3% |
| 1980 | 8.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +79.2% |
| 1981 | 28.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +233.3% |
| 2002 | 0.7692 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -97.3% |
| 2003 | 1.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +140.0% |
| 2004 | 3.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +80.6% |
| 2005 | 3.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.9% |
| 2006 | 2.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -31.4% |
| 2007 | 3.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +64.7% |
| 2008 | 5.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +43.3% |
| 2009 | 4.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -18.6% |
| 2010 | 1.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -69.9% |
| 2011 | 0.9375 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -29.7% |
| 2012 | 0.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -78.7% |
| 2013 | 0.9583 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +379.2% |
| 2014 | 0.2857 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -70.2% |
| 2015 | 0.342 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.7% |
| 2016 | 3.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +978.5% |
| 2017 | 1.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -64.4% |
| 2018 | 5.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +301.3% |
| 2019 | 5.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.7% |
| 2020 | 2.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -56.2% |
| 2021 | 3.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +53.6% |
| 2022 | 3.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 1.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -73.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.6667 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5 |
| 1980s | 18.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 8.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 28.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 2 |
| 2000s | 3.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.7692 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 8 |
| 2010s | 2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 3.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Samoa
- 187 Sierra Leone 2.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 188 Eritrea 1.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 189 Timor-Leste 1.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 191 Niger 0.7724 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 192 South Sudan 0.1872 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 193 Somalia 0.1292 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Samoa
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 1.65 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0909 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 533.81 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.586 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.8249 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 9.09 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 9.09 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.4% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Samoa?
- Fertilizer consumption in Samoa was 1.03 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 Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 28.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1981.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2012.
- How does Samoa rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Samoa ranks 190th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Samoa 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.