Fertilizer consumption in Thailand
Thailand: Fertilizer consumption was 287.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
287.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
up 26.3%
World rank
21st
of 199 countries
All-time high
287.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2023
All-time low
1.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer consumption in Thailand, 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 Thailand stood at 287.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
The figure is up 26.3% on the previous year and up 77.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Thailand peaked at 287.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1961.
Thailand ranks 21st 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 Thailand, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 2.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.5% |
| 1963 | 3.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +52.0% |
| 1964 | 2.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.3% |
| 1965 | 3.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.6% |
| 1966 | 5.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +94.8% |
| 1967 | 8.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +47.6% |
| 1968 | 8.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.9% |
| 1969 | 8.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.1% |
| 1970 | 6.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -24.8% |
| 1971 | 10.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +56.4% |
| 1972 | 12.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.0% |
| 1973 | 10.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.3% |
| 1974 | 13.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +27.5% |
| 1975 | 12.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -12.1% |
| 1976 | 15.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +29.3% |
| 1977 | 17.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.3% |
| 1978 | 17.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.6% |
| 1979 | 17.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.7% |
| 1980 | 16.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.1% |
| 1981 | 18.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.5% |
| 1982 | 18.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.7% |
| 1983 | 27.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +48.6% |
| 1984 | 25.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.9% |
| 1985 | 25.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.0% |
| 1986 | 31.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +24.5% |
| 1987 | 35.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.3% |
| 1988 | 43.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +23.7% |
| 1989 | 46.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.2% |
| 1990 | 59.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +28.1% |
| 1991 | 54.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.9% |
| 1992 | 64.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.0% |
| 1993 | 85.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +31.3% |
| 1994 | 79.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.5% |
| 1995 | 88.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.9% |
| 1996 | 88.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.1% |
| 1997 | 85.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.6% |
| 1998 | 93.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.5% |
| 1999 | 100.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.5% |
| 2000 | 88.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.8% |
| 2001 | 94.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.5% |
| 2002 | 100 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.3% |
| 2003 | 126.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +26.5% |
| 2004 | 111.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.6% |
| 2005 | 96.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -14.0% |
| 2006 | 99.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.7% |
| 2007 | 116.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +17.0% |
| 2008 | 110.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.3% |
| 2009 | 109.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 139.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +27.9% |
| 2011 | 143.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.1% |
| 2012 | 145.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.3% |
| 2013 | 161.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.9% |
| 2014 | 156.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.9% |
| 2015 | 135.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -13.8% |
| 2016 | 146.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.6% |
| 2017 | 166.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.6% |
| 2018 | 138.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -17.1% |
| 2019 | 113.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -18.0% |
| 2020 | 136.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.2% |
| 2021 | 147.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.2% |
| 2022 | 227.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +54.1% |
| 2023 | 287.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +26.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 8.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 13.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 6.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 17.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 28.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 16.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 46.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 79.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 54.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 100.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 105.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 88.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 126.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 144.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 113.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 166.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 199.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 136.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 287.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
- 18 Indonesia 311.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 19 Uzbekistan 303.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 20 Oman 301.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 22 Suriname 285.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 23 South Korea 262.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 24 Montenegro 251.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Thailand
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 7.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0875 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 704.7 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -2.51 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.372 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 8.7% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 8.7% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 4.0% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Thailand?
- Fertilizer consumption in Thailand was 287.33 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 Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 287.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1961.
- How does Thailand rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Thailand ranks 21st out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 77.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand 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.