Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) was 1,648 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1,648 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
down 0.5%
World rank
3rd
of 199 countries
All-time high
2,108 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2021
All-time low
49.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1986
Years of data
53
1972–2024
Fertilizer consumption in United Arab Emirates, 1972–2024
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
United Arab Emirates recorded 1,648 kilograms per hectare of arable land for fertilizer consumption in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.5% on the previous year and up 152.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in United Arab Emirates peaked at 2,108 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2021 and was at its lowest, 49.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1986.
United Arab Emirates ranks 3rd of 199 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 79.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1973 | 66.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -16.7% |
| 1974 | 79.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.6% |
| 1975 | 81.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.4% |
| 1976 | 100 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +22.2% |
| 1977 | 75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -25.0% |
| 1978 | 126.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +68.2% |
| 1979 | 291.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +131.2% |
| 1980 | 190.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -34.6% |
| 1981 | 192.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.8% |
| 1982 | 211.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.0% |
| 1983 | 199.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.6% |
| 1984 | 113.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -43.0% |
| 1985 | 143.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +25.8% |
| 1986 | 49.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -65.4% |
| 1987 | 107.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +116.7% |
| 1988 | 186.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +73.1% |
| 1989 | 417.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +124.4% |
| 1990 | 357.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -14.5% |
| 1991 | 499.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +39.8% |
| 1992 | 586.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +17.6% |
| 1993 | 692.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.0% |
| 1994 | 700 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.1% |
| 1995 | 744.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.3% |
| 1996 | 700 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.9% |
| 1997 | 717.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.5% |
| 1998 | 983.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +37.0% |
| 1999 | 841.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -14.4% |
| 2000 | 585 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -30.5% |
| 2001 | 492.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -15.7% |
| 2002 | 644.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +30.8% |
| 2003 | 755.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +17.2% |
| 2004 | 778.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.1% |
| 2005 | 753.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.2% |
| 2006 | 724.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.9% |
| 2007 | 744.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.7% |
| 2008 | 757.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 530.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -29.9% |
| 2010 | 930.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +75.3% |
| 2011 | 1,092 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +17.3% |
| 2012 | 1,261 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.5% |
| 2013 | 998.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -20.8% |
| 2014 | 652.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -34.7% |
| 2015 | 790.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +21.2% |
| 2016 | 987.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +24.9% |
| 2017 | 1,408 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +42.6% |
| 2018 | 1,346 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.4% |
| 2019 | 1,268 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.8% |
| 2020 | 2,076 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +63.7% |
| 2021 | 2,108 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.5% |
| 2022 | 1,451 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -31.2% |
| 2023 | 1,656 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.1% |
| 2024 | 1,648 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.5% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 1,648 kilograms per hectare of arable land is above the median for high income countries, which is 151.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land, 10.9× the median. (71 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 1,648 kilograms per hectare of arable land is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 118.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land, 13.9× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 112.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 66.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 291.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 8 |
| 1980s | 181.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 49.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 417.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 682.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 357.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 983.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 676.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 492.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 778.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,074 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 652.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1,408 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,788 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1,451 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 2,108 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
- 1 Kuwait 2,488 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 2 Malaysia 1,869 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 4 Costa Rica 1,403 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 5 New Zealand 1,341 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 6 Ireland 986.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for United Arab Emirates
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 2.14 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.0086 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.5232 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.0347 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 6.43 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0077 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 386.83 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 3.73 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in United Arab Emirates?
- Fertilizer consumption in United Arab Emirates was 1,648 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2024, 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 United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 2,108 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2021.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 49.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1986.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for fertilizer consumption?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 3rd out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 152.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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.