Fertilizer consumption in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Fertilizer consumption was 324.3% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Afghanistan, 1974–2023
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 % of fertilizer production.
Analysis
In 2023, fertilizer consumption in Afghanistan stood at 324.3%.
The figure is up 30.8% on the previous year and up 47.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Afghanistan peaked at 986.8% in 2017 and was at its lowest, 77.4%, in 1990.
Afghanistan ranks 37th of 106 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 Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | % of fertilizer production | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 177.3% | — |
| 1975 | 246.3% | +38.9% |
| 1976 | 168.8% | -31.4% |
| 1977 | 143.9% | -14.8% |
| 1978 | 111.1% | -22.8% |
| 1979 | 103.0% | -7.3% |
| 1980 | 104.6% | +1.5% |
| 1981 | 94.6% | -9.5% |
| 1982 | 109.3% | +15.5% |
| 1983 | 117.1% | +7.2% |
| 1984 | 148.9% | +27.1% |
| 1985 | 132.2% | -11.2% |
| 1986 | 119.9% | -9.3% |
| 1987 | 139.4% | +16.2% |
| 1988 | 101.0% | -27.6% |
| 1989 | 100.7% | -0.2% |
| 1990 | 77.4% | -23.2% |
| 1991 | 99.6% | +28.7% |
| 1992 | 109.0% | +9.5% |
| 1993 | 100.0% | -8.3% |
| 1996 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 140.0% | +40.0% |
| 1999 | 100.0% | -28.6% |
| 2000 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 104.8% | +4.8% |
| 2003 | 166.8% | +59.3% |
| 2004 | 170.5% | +2.2% |
| 2005 | 190.5% | +11.7% |
| 2006 | 141.0% | -26.0% |
| 2007 | 96.5% | -31.6% |
| 2008 | 94.2% | -2.4% |
| 2009 | 108.1% | +14.8% |
| 2010 | 115.2% | +6.6% |
| 2011 | 156.0% | +35.3% |
| 2012 | 114.1% | -26.9% |
| 2013 | 220.6% | +93.3% |
| 2014 | 495.1% | +124.5% |
| 2015 | 648.4% | +31.0% |
| 2016 | 662.6% | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 986.8% | +48.9% |
| 2018 | 847.5% | -14.1% |
| 2019 | 535.5% | -36.8% |
| 2020 | 427.6% | -20.2% |
| 2021 | 255.3% | -40.3% |
| 2022 | 248.0% | -2.8% |
| 2023 | 324.3% | +30.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 158.4% | 103.0% | 246.3% | 6 |
| 1980s | 116.8% | 94.6% | 148.9% | 10 |
| 1990s | 103.3% | 77.4% | 140.0% | 8 |
| 2000s | 127.2% | 94.2% | 190.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | 478.2% | 114.1% | 986.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 313.8% | 248.0% | 427.6% | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Afghanistan
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 2.31 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.3429 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 142.96 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.47 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0018 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Rural population, per capita 0.7406 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 34.3% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 34.3% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 21.0% (2019)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.8% (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Afghanistan?
- Fertilizer consumption in Afghanistan was 324.3% 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 Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 986.8% in 2017.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 77.4% in 1990.
- How does Afghanistan rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Afghanistan ranks 37th out of 106 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 47.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan 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 (% of fertilizer production). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Fertilizer consumption measures the quantity of plant nutrients and is calculated as production plus imports minus exports. Fertilizer products cover nitrogenous, potash, and phosphate fertilizers (including ground rock phosphate). Traditional nutrients--animal and plant manures--are not included. Because some chemical compounds used for fertilizers have other industrial applications, the consumption data may overstate the quantity available for crops. Fertilizer consumption as a share of production shows the agriculture sector's vulnerability to import and energy price fluctuation. Most fertilizers that are commonly used in agriculture contain the three basic plant nutrients-nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Some fertilizers also contain certain micronutrients such as zinc and other metals that are necessary for plant growth. Materials that are applied to the land primarily to enhance soil characteristics (rather than as plant food) are commonly referred to as soil amendments.