Fertilizer consumption in Africa Eastern and Southern
Africa Eastern and Southern: Fertilizer consumption was 1,716.7% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Africa Eastern and Southern, 1961–2023
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
Africa Eastern and Southern recorded 1,716.7% for fertilizer consumption in 2023. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 116.4% on the previous year and up 192.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Africa Eastern and Southern peaked at 1,716.7% in 2023 and was at its lowest, 104.4%, in 1997.
That places Africa Eastern and Southern 4th out of 46 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in Africa Eastern and Southern, year by year
| Year | % of fertilizer production | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 158.8% | — |
| 1962 | 147.0% | -7.5% |
| 1963 | 146.7% | -0.2% |
| 1964 | 170.2% | +16.0% |
| 1965 | 167.5% | -1.6% |
| 1966 | 157.5% | -6.0% |
| 1967 | 119.6% | -24.1% |
| 1968 | 132.4% | +10.7% |
| 1969 | 106.0% | -20.0% |
| 1970 | 116.1% | +9.6% |
| 1971 | 122.4% | +5.5% |
| 1972 | 123.4% | +0.8% |
| 1973 | 125.0% | +1.2% |
| 1974 | 124.9% | -0.0% |
| 1975 | 124.2% | -0.6% |
| 1976 | 122.9% | -1.0% |
| 1977 | 118.2% | -3.9% |
| 1978 | 115.8% | -2.0% |
| 1979 | 122.0% | +5.4% |
| 1980 | 132.4% | +8.4% |
| 1981 | 144.6% | +9.3% |
| 1982 | 155.4% | +7.5% |
| 1983 | 127.1% | -18.2% |
| 1984 | 109.0% | -14.3% |
| 1985 | 118.7% | +8.9% |
| 1986 | 121.6% | +2.4% |
| 1987 | 122.3% | +0.6% |
| 1988 | 115.2% | -5.8% |
| 1989 | 119.9% | +4.1% |
| 1990 | 112.8% | -5.9% |
| 1991 | 116.0% | +2.8% |
| 1992 | 107.5% | -7.3% |
| 1993 | 121.8% | +13.3% |
| 1994 | 118.9% | -2.4% |
| 1995 | 107.0% | -10.0% |
| 1996 | 107.0% | -0.0% |
| 1997 | 104.4% | -2.4% |
| 1998 | 110.7% | +6.1% |
| 1999 | 110.1% | -0.5% |
| 2000 | 140.0% | +27.1% |
| 2001 | 153.2% | +9.4% |
| 2002 | 158.7% | +3.6% |
| 2003 | 145.0% | -8.6% |
| 2004 | 171.5% | +18.3% |
| 2005 | 162.6% | -5.2% |
| 2006 | 230.4% | +41.7% |
| 2007 | 197.3% | -14.4% |
| 2008 | 221.7% | +12.3% |
| 2009 | 239.9% | +8.2% |
| 2010 | 211.6% | -11.8% |
| 2011 | 291.1% | +37.6% |
| 2012 | 221.7% | -23.9% |
| 2013 | 587.3% | +164.9% |
| 2014 | 503.2% | -14.3% |
| 2015 | 658.9% | +30.9% |
| 2016 | 708.3% | +7.5% |
| 2017 | 752.7% | +6.3% |
| 2018 | 678.2% | -9.9% |
| 2019 | 831.5% | +22.6% |
| 2020 | 910.5% | +9.5% |
| 2021 | 869.7% | -4.5% |
| 2022 | 793.1% | -8.8% |
| 2023 | 1,716.7% | +116.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 145.1% | 106.0% | 170.2% | 9 |
| 1970s | 121.5% | 115.8% | 125.0% | 10 |
| 1980s | 126.6% | 109.0% | 155.4% | 10 |
| 1990s | 111.6% | 104.4% | 121.8% | 10 |
| 2000s | 182.1% | 140.0% | 239.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 544.5% | 211.6% | 831.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,072.5% | 793.1% | 1,716.7% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Africa Eastern and Southern
More agriculture & rural data for Africa Eastern and Southern
- Rural population, per capita 0.613 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 15.4% (2025)
- Rural population 483.55 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 1.8% (2025)
- Rural population 61.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.1% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.9% (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 265.55 current US$ per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1542 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- Fertilizer consumption in Africa Eastern and Southern was 1,716.7% 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 Africa Eastern and Southern?
- The highest recorded value was 1,716.7% in 2023.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- The lowest recorded value was 104.4% in 1997.
- How does Africa Eastern and Southern rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 4th out of 46 groups with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- Over the last ten years it is up 192.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa Eastern and Southern 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.