Fertilizer consumption in Vanuatu
Vanuatu: Fertilizer consumption was 77.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Vanuatu, 2002–2023
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 Vanuatu stood at 77.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land.
The figure is up 11.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Vanuatu peaked at 79.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2014 and was at its lowest, 6.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 2003.
Vanuatu ranks 103rd of 199 countries on this measure, 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 Vanuatu, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 7.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 2003 | 6.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -15.5% |
| 2004 | 13.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +115.2% |
| 2005 | 12.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.2% |
| 2006 | 10 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -19.0% |
| 2007 | 20.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +102.0% |
| 2008 | 27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +33.7% |
| 2009 | 57.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +113.1% |
| 2010 | 70.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +22.2% |
| 2011 | 70.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 75.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.0% |
| 2013 | 69.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.9% |
| 2014 | 79.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.2% |
| 2015 | 54.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -30.5% |
| 2016 | 58.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.7% |
| 2017 | 43.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -25.6% |
| 2018 | 55.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +27.6% |
| 2019 | 52.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.8% |
| 2020 | 42.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -19.4% |
| 2021 | 53.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +27.0% |
| 2022 | 77.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +44.0% |
| 2023 | 77.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 19.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 6.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 57.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 8 |
| 2010s | 62.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 43.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 79.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 62.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 42.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 77.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Vanuatu
- 100 Finland 87.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 101 Eswatini 80.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 102 Laos 77.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 104 Zambia 77.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 105 South Africa 77.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 106 Estonia 74.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Vanuatu
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.88 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2663 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,054 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.7768 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 26.6% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 26.6% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.8% (2011)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.3% (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Vanuatu?
- Fertilizer consumption in Vanuatu was 77.35 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 Vanuatu?
- The highest recorded value was 79.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2014.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Vanuatu?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2003.
- How does Vanuatu rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Vanuatu ranks 103rd out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Vanuatu?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Vanuatu 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.