Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) in Upper middle income
Upper middle income: Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) was 213.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ▲ Rising
Fertilizer consumption in Upper middle income, 1969–2023
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
The most recent figure for fertilizer consumption in Upper middle income is 213.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 0.2% on the previous year and down 2.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Upper middle income peaked at 226.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2014 and was at its lowest, 26.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1969.
That places Upper middle income 5th out of 47 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 55 years of available data.
Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) in Upper middle income, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 26.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1970 | 32.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.1% |
| 1971 | 33.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.3% |
| 1972 | 39.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +17.2% |
| 1973 | 45.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.0% |
| 1974 | 42.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.4% |
| 1975 | 48.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.3% |
| 1976 | 51.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.7% |
| 1977 | 63.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +24.0% |
| 1978 | 70.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.6% |
| 1979 | 77.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.7% |
| 1980 | 89.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.0% |
| 1981 | 85.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.2% |
| 1982 | 89.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.6% |
| 1983 | 93.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.5% |
| 1984 | 100.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.4% |
| 1985 | 89.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.7% |
| 1986 | 93.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.5% |
| 1987 | 110.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +17.9% |
| 1988 | 118.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.4% |
| 1989 | 118.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.1% |
| 1990 | 124.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.8% |
| 1991 | 128.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.8% |
| 1992 | 118.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.2% |
| 1993 | 106.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.6% |
| 1994 | 116.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.0% |
| 1995 | 130.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.6% |
| 1996 | 136.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.9% |
| 1997 | 137.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.9% |
| 1998 | 141.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.6% |
| 1999 | 143.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 140.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.0% |
| 2001 | 143.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.2% |
| 2002 | 155.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.7% |
| 2003 | 159.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.4% |
| 2004 | 174.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.3% |
| 2005 | 172.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.1% |
| 2006 | 177.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.9% |
| 2007 | 188.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.5% |
| 2008 | 179.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.8% |
| 2009 | 177.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 197.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.5% |
| 2011 | 209.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.0% |
| 2012 | 211.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.9% |
| 2013 | 218.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.6% |
| 2014 | 226.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.5% |
| 2015 | 213.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.0% |
| 2016 | 220.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.7% |
| 2017 | 224.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 220.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.1% |
| 2019 | 211.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.1% |
| 2020 | 222.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.5% |
| 2021 | 224.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.8% |
| 2022 | 214.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.5% |
| 2023 | 213.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 26.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 26.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 26.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1 |
| 1970s | 50.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 32.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 77.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 98.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 85.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 118.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 128.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 106.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 143.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 166.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 140.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 188.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 215.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 197.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 226.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 218.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 213.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 224.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Upper middle income
- 2 Malaysia 1,869 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 3 United Arab Emirates 1,648 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
- 7 Bahrain 769.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 8 Egypt 597.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Upper middle income
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 2.31 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3177 units per person (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.8% (2025)
- Rural population 31.8% (2025)
- Rural population 978.15 million (2025)
- Rural population growth -0.9% (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.9329 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 6.9% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Upper middle income?
- Fertilizer consumption in Upper middle income was 213.77 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 Upper middle income?
- The highest recorded value was 226.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2014.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Upper middle income?
- The lowest recorded value was 26.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1969.
- How does Upper middle income rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Upper middle income ranks 5th out of 47 groups with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Upper middle income?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Upper middle income 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.