Fertilizer consumption in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Fertilizer consumption was 122.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
122.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
up 2.6%
World rank
73rd
of 199 countries
All-time high
155.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1987
All-time low
1.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1967
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer consumption in Saudi Arabia, 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 Saudi Arabia is 122.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 2.6% on the previous year and up 49.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Saudi Arabia peaked at 155.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1987 and was at its lowest, 1.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1967.
That places Saudi Arabia 73rd out of 199 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 3.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.7% |
| 1963 | 3.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.7% |
| 1964 | 4.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.5% |
| 1965 | 4.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.9% |
| 1966 | 6.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +52.2% |
| 1967 | 1.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -76.1% |
| 1968 | 2.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +51.4% |
| 1969 | 3.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +26.1% |
| 1970 | 3.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.0% |
| 1971 | 1.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -48.3% |
| 1972 | 1.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.9% |
| 1973 | 5.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +224.6% |
| 1974 | 5.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.8% |
| 1975 | 5.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.9% |
| 1976 | 4.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -26.3% |
| 1977 | 4.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.7% |
| 1978 | 8.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +75.1% |
| 1979 | 11.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +47.7% |
| 1980 | 21.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +82.0% |
| 1981 | 34.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +60.3% |
| 1982 | 47.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +36.3% |
| 1983 | 97.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +106.5% |
| 1984 | 111.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.7% |
| 1985 | 134.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +21.1% |
| 1986 | 152.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.1% |
| 1987 | 155.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.2% |
| 1988 | 148.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.6% |
| 1989 | 152.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.5% |
| 1990 | 144.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.2% |
| 1991 | 141.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.6% |
| 1992 | 147.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.0% |
| 1993 | 123.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -16.0% |
| 1994 | 98.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -20.7% |
| 1995 | 77.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -20.9% |
| 1996 | 86.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.9% |
| 1997 | 88.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.5% |
| 1998 | 91.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.1% |
| 1999 | 95.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.4% |
| 2000 | 107.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.6% |
| 2001 | 106.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.4% |
| 2002 | 101.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.5% |
| 2003 | 106.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.8% |
| 2004 | 111.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.7% |
| 2005 | 94.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -15.6% |
| 2006 | 103.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.3% |
| 2007 | 109.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.7% |
| 2008 | 73.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -33.3% |
| 2009 | 65.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.0% |
| 2010 | 68.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.5% |
| 2011 | 80.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +17.5% |
| 2012 | 88.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.3% |
| 2013 | 82.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.1% |
| 2014 | 79.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.7% |
| 2015 | 92.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.9% |
| 2016 | 91.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 86.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.0% |
| 2018 | 87.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 87.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 125.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +43.0% |
| 2021 | 117.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.4% |
| 2022 | 119.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.7% |
| 2023 | 122.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 6.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 5.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 11.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 105.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 21.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 155.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 109.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 77.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 147.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 98.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 65.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 111.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 84.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 68.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 92.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 121.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 117.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 125.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 70 Bulgaria 128.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 71 United States 127.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 72 Papua New Guinea 123.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 74 Spain 115.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 75 Italy 114.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 76 Denmark 113.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Saudi Arabia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0259 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 894.48 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 3.68 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1539 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.3% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Saudi Arabia?
- Fertilizer consumption in Saudi Arabia was 122.42 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 Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 155.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1987.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1967.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 73rd out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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.