Fertilizer consumption in Senegal
Senegal: Fertilizer consumption was 8.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
8.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
down 54.1%
World rank
169th
of 199 countries
All-time high
30.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2017
All-time low
2.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2007
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer consumption in Senegal, 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
Senegal recorded 8.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land for fertilizer consumption in 2023.
The figure is down 54.1% on the previous year and down 29.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Senegal peaked at 30.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2017 and was at its lowest, 2.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 2007.
That places Senegal 169th 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 Senegal, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 2.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.5% |
| 1963 | 3.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.5% |
| 1964 | 3.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.1% |
| 1965 | 4.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +33.2% |
| 1966 | 6.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +38.0% |
| 1967 | 8.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +35.5% |
| 1968 | 3.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -56.3% |
| 1969 | 2.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -33.0% |
| 1970 | 2.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.0% |
| 1971 | 4.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +67.1% |
| 1972 | 4.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.6% |
| 1973 | 7.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +44.9% |
| 1974 | 11.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +65.2% |
| 1975 | 14.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +22.5% |
| 1976 | 12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -15.8% |
| 1977 | 14.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +24.7% |
| 1978 | 11.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -24.4% |
| 1979 | 9.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -17.8% |
| 1980 | 6.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -33.1% |
| 1981 | 7.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +25.3% |
| 1982 | 5.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -24.2% |
| 1983 | 5.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.2% |
| 1984 | 5.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.2% |
| 1985 | 6.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.0% |
| 1986 | 6.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.8% |
| 1987 | 6.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.5% |
| 1988 | 7.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +24.0% |
| 1989 | 3.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -47.1% |
| 1990 | 3.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.9% |
| 1991 | 5.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +47.2% |
| 1992 | 5.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.2% |
| 1993 | 7.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +39.4% |
| 1994 | 8.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.7% |
| 1995 | 5.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -35.4% |
| 1996 | 6.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +27.5% |
| 1997 | 7.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.1% |
| 1998 | 9.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +22.3% |
| 1999 | 11.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.4% |
| 2000 | 11.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.6% |
| 2001 | 9.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -16.1% |
| 2002 | 11.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +22.2% |
| 2003 | 10.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.3% |
| 2004 | 12.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.2% |
| 2005 | 9.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -22.4% |
| 2006 | 2.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -76.6% |
| 2007 | 2.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.0% |
| 2008 | 2.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.3% |
| 2009 | 6.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +192.7% |
| 2010 | 8.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +27.7% |
| 2011 | 6.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -20.7% |
| 2012 | 10.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +54.1% |
| 2013 | 12.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.1% |
| 2014 | 11.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.2% |
| 2015 | 14.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +24.9% |
| 2016 | 19.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +34.4% |
| 2017 | 30.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +58.9% |
| 2018 | 14.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -51.7% |
| 2019 | 18.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +26.6% |
| 2020 | 21.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.2% |
| 2021 | 8.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -59.0% |
| 2022 | 18.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +109.6% |
| 2023 | 8.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -54.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 2.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 8.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 9.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 2.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 14.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 3.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 7.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 3.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 11.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 2.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 12.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 6.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 30.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 8.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 21.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Senegal
- 166 Mali 8.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 167 Mauritania 8.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 168 Aruba 8.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 170 Micronesia (country) 7.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 171 Madagascar 7.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 172 Sudan 7.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Senegal
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 26.22 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1708 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 333.94 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4423 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 17.1% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 17.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.8% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.2% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Senegal?
- Fertilizer consumption in Senegal was 8.5 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 Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 30.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2017.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2007.
- How does Senegal rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Senegal ranks 169th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Senegal 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.