Fertilizer consumption in Turkey
Turkey: Fertilizer consumption was 139.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
139.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
up 21.9%
World rank
61st
of 199 countries
All-time high
149.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2020
All-time low
3.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1962
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer consumption in Turkey, 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
Turkey recorded 139.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land for fertilizer consumption in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 21.9% on the previous year and up 24.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Turkey peaked at 149.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2020 and was at its lowest, 3.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1962.
That places Turkey 61st 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 Turkey, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 3.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.4% |
| 1963 | 4.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +42.5% |
| 1964 | 4.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.5% |
| 1965 | 6.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +54.6% |
| 1966 | 7.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +26.8% |
| 1967 | 11.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +47.6% |
| 1968 | 15.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +34.8% |
| 1969 | 17.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.0% |
| 1970 | 17.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.7% |
| 1971 | 19.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.0% |
| 1972 | 24.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +25.1% |
| 1973 | 28.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.2% |
| 1974 | 20.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -26.6% |
| 1975 | 35.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +72.2% |
| 1976 | 47.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +32.5% |
| 1977 | 50.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.9% |
| 1978 | 61.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +22.7% |
| 1979 | 50.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -18.3% |
| 1980 | 57.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.0% |
| 1981 | 50.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.4% |
| 1982 | 60.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.5% |
| 1983 | 70.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.4% |
| 1984 | 62.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.4% |
| 1985 | 58.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.8% |
| 1986 | 61.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.6% |
| 1987 | 71.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.1% |
| 1988 | 65.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.6% |
| 1989 | 72.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.0% |
| 1990 | 76.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.0% |
| 1991 | 71.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.3% |
| 1992 | 78.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.5% |
| 1993 | 90.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.7% |
| 1994 | 61.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -32.3% |
| 1995 | 68.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.0% |
| 1996 | 73.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.4% |
| 1997 | 75.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.4% |
| 1998 | 89.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.8% |
| 1999 | 90.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 87.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.0% |
| 2001 | 70.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -19.9% |
| 2002 | 72.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.7% |
| 2003 | 84.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.8% |
| 2004 | 85.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 86.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.3% |
| 2006 | 91.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.9% |
| 2007 | 90.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.6% |
| 2008 | 71.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -20.3% |
| 2009 | 104.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +45.3% |
| 2010 | 98.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.9% |
| 2011 | 89.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.6% |
| 2012 | 100.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.6% |
| 2013 | 112.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.0% |
| 2014 | 105.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.3% |
| 2015 | 106.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 137.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +29.1% |
| 2017 | 132.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.0% |
| 2018 | 109.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -17.0% |
| 2019 | 125.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.8% |
| 2020 | 149.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.8% |
| 2021 | 129.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -13.4% |
| 2022 | 114.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.6% |
| 2023 | 139.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +21.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 3.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 17.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 35.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 17.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 61.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 63.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 50.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 72.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 77.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 61.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 90.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 84.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 70.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 104.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 111.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 89.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 137.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 133.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 114.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 149.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Turkey
- 58 Sri Lanka 153.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 59 Switzerland 142.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 60 Greece 142.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 62 Serbia 137.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 63 Paraguay 137.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 64 Singapore 137.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
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- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.19 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0521 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
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- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.9904 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1051 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 5.2% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 5.2% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.6% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.9% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Turkey?
- Fertilizer consumption in Turkey was 139.56 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 Turkey?
- The highest recorded value was 149.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2020.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Turkey?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1962.
- How does Turkey rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Turkey ranks 61st out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Turkey?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkey 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.