Fertilizer consumption in South Asia
South Asia: Fertilizer consumption was 206.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
206.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
up 2.5%
Rank
7th
of 47 groups
All-time high
215.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2020
All-time low
2.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer consumption in South Asia, 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
In 2023, fertilizer consumption in South Asia stood at 206.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land.
That represents a change of up 2.5% on the previous year and up 29.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in South Asia peaked at 215.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2020 and was at its lowest, 2.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1961.
That places South Asia 7th out of 47 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in South Asia, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 3.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +28.7% |
| 1963 | 4.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.3% |
| 1964 | 5.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +31.8% |
| 1965 | 5.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.2% |
| 1966 | 7.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +36.8% |
| 1967 | 10.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +34.5% |
| 1968 | 11.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.9% |
| 1969 | 12.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.2% |
| 1970 | 14.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.3% |
| 1971 | 16.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.7% |
| 1972 | 17.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.3% |
| 1973 | 18.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.2% |
| 1974 | 16.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.7% |
| 1975 | 21.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +34.4% |
| 1976 | 21.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.8% |
| 1977 | 27.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +26.4% |
| 1978 | 32.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +17.6% |
| 1979 | 33.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.6% |
| 1980 | 35.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.3% |
| 1981 | 37.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.4% |
| 1982 | 37.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.3% |
| 1983 | 42.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.7% |
| 1984 | 50.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.7% |
| 1985 | 53.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.2% |
| 1986 | 59.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.0% |
| 1987 | 52.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.1% |
| 1988 | 67.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +26.9% |
| 1989 | 70.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.5% |
| 1990 | 74.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.6% |
| 1991 | 79.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.2% |
| 1992 | 76.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.4% |
| 1993 | 78.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.6% |
| 1994 | 85.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.7% |
| 1995 | 88.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.4% |
| 1996 | 91.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.9% |
| 1997 | 101.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.5% |
| 1998 | 105.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.2% |
| 1999 | 114.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.2% |
| 2000 | 106.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.2% |
| 2001 | 111.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.6% |
| 2002 | 104.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.0% |
| 2003 | 107.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.6% |
| 2004 | 117.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.4% |
| 2005 | 129.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.7% |
| 2006 | 137.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.3% |
| 2007 | 143.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.0% |
| 2008 | 154.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.6% |
| 2009 | 166.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.1% |
| 2010 | 178.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.1% |
| 2011 | 182.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.2% |
| 2012 | 165.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.1% |
| 2013 | 159.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.7% |
| 2014 | 168.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.3% |
| 2015 | 175.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.5% |
| 2016 | 170.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.2% |
| 2017 | 175.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 181.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.6% |
| 2019 | 191.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.7% |
| 2020 | 215.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.5% |
| 2021 | 201.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.4% |
| 2022 | 201.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 206.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 2.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 12.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 21.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 14.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 33.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 50.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 35.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 70.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 89.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 74.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 114.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 127.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 104.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 166.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 174.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 159.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 191.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 206.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 201.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 215.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Asia
- 4 Costa Rica 1,025 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 5 Ireland 895.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 6 Faroe Islands 614.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 7 Seychelles 573.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 8 Egypt 532.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 9 Hong Kong, China 484 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 10 Viet Nam 419.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for South Asia
- Rural population, per capita 0.6421 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 15.6% (2025)
- Rural population 1.09 billion (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.4% (2025)
- Rural population 64.2% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.6% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.0% (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 421.99 current US$ per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -2.13 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.156 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in South Asia?
- Fertilizer consumption in South Asia was 206.42 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 South Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 215.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2020.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in South Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1961.
- How does South Asia rank for fertilizer consumption?
- South Asia ranks 7th out of 47 groups with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in South Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Asia 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.