Fertilizer consumption in United States Virgin Islands
United States Virgin Islands: Fertilizer consumption was 63.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in United States Virgin Islands, 1961–2020
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 2020, fertilizer consumption in United States Virgin Islands stood at 63.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.4% on the previous year and down 25.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in United States Virgin Islands peaked at 433.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1994 and was at its lowest, 31.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 2003.
United States Virgin Islands ranks 115th 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 United States Virgin Islands, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 81.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.7% |
| 1963 | 54.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -33.3% |
| 1964 | 55.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.5% |
| 1965 | 61.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.8% |
| 1966 | 61.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 80 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +29.7% |
| 1968 | 120 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +50.0% |
| 1969 | 120 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 180 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +50.0% |
| 1971 | 103.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -42.6% |
| 1972 | 112.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.7% |
| 1973 | 126 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.1% |
| 1974 | 140 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.1% |
| 1975 | 180 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +28.6% |
| 1976 | 180 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 200 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.1% |
| 1978 | 200 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 200 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 220 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.0% |
| 1981 | 220 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 220 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 240 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.1% |
| 1984 | 260 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.3% |
| 1985 | 325 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +25.0% |
| 1986 | 325 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 325 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 325 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 325 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 325 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 325 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 325 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 325 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 433.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +33.3% |
| 1995 | 433.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 433.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 433.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 200 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -53.8% |
| 1999 | 300 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +50.0% |
| 2000 | 300 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 300 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 57.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -80.9% |
| 2003 | 31.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -45.0% |
| 2004 | 35.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.3% |
| 2005 | 38.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.5% |
| 2006 | 67.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +75.4% |
| 2007 | 67.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.9% |
| 2008 | 75.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.5% |
| 2009 | 41.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -45.5% |
| 2010 | 85.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +106.1% |
| 2011 | 77.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.8% |
| 2012 | 86.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.4% |
| 2013 | 90.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.3% |
| 2014 | 108.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.4% |
| 2015 | 106.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.4% |
| 2016 | 99.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.8% |
| 2017 | 98.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 63.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -35.6% |
| 2019 | 65.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 63.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 78.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 54.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 120 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 162.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 103.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 200 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 278.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 220 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 325 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 353.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 200 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 433.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 101.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 31.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 300 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 88.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 63.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 108.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 63.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 63.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 63.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1 |
Countries ranked near United States Virgin Islands
- 112 Albania 66.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 113 Grenada 64.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 114 Nicaragua 64.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 116 Jamaica 59.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 117 Morocco 55.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 118 North Macedonia 54.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for United States Virgin Islands
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.4% (1978)
- Rural population 4.6% (2025)
- Rural population growth -1.8% (2025)
- Rural population 4,786 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (1978)
- Rural population, per capita 0.0461 units per person (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Aquaculture production 6 metric tons (2024)
- Seafood production: wild fish catch vs. aquaculture 6 metric tons (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in United States Virgin Islands?
- Fertilizer consumption in United States Virgin Islands was 63.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2020, 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 States Virgin Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 433.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1994.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in United States Virgin Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 31.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2003.
- How does United States Virgin Islands rank for fertilizer consumption?
- United States Virgin Islands ranks 115th out of 199 countries with data for 2020.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in United States Virgin Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States Virgin Islands 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.