Fertilizer consumption in Albania
Albania: Fertilizer consumption was 530.0% in 1999. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Albania, 1964–1999
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 1999, fertilizer consumption in Albania stood at 530.0%.
The figure is down 57.6% on the previous year and up 418.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Albania peaked at 1,280.0% in 1964 and was at its lowest, 94.4%, in 1971.
Albania ranks 23rd of 106 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in Albania, year by year
| Year | % of fertilizer production | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 1,280.0% | — |
| 1965 | 400.0% | -68.8% |
| 1966 | 316.7% | -20.8% |
| 1967 | 155.0% | -51.1% |
| 1968 | 119.4% | -23.0% |
| 1969 | 100.6% | -15.7% |
| 1970 | 101.1% | +0.6% |
| 1971 | 94.4% | -6.7% |
| 1972 | 97.5% | +3.3% |
| 1973 | 102.3% | +4.9% |
| 1974 | 106.5% | +4.1% |
| 1975 | 102.6% | -3.6% |
| 1976 | 106.8% | +4.1% |
| 1977 | 110.5% | +3.5% |
| 1978 | 104.5% | -5.5% |
| 1979 | 102.9% | -1.5% |
| 1980 | 99.7% | -3.2% |
| 1981 | 103.0% | +3.4% |
| 1982 | 106.2% | +3.1% |
| 1983 | 104.8% | -1.3% |
| 1984 | 101.1% | -3.6% |
| 1985 | 101.2% | +0.1% |
| 1986 | 103.5% | +2.3% |
| 1987 | 102.4% | -1.1% |
| 1988 | 102.3% | -0.0% |
| 1989 | 102.2% | -0.1% |
| 1990 | 104.2% | +1.9% |
| 1991 | 104.3% | +0.1% |
| 1992 | 242.3% | +132.2% |
| 1993 | 166.1% | -31.4% |
| 1994 | 309.0% | +86.0% |
| 1995 | 1,100.0% | +256.0% |
| 1996 | 216.7% | -80.3% |
| 1997 | 173.3% | -20.0% |
| 1998 | 1,250.0% | +621.2% |
| 1999 | 530.0% | -57.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 395.3% | 100.6% | 1,280.0% | 6 |
| 1970s | 102.9% | 94.4% | 110.5% | 10 |
| 1980s | 102.6% | 99.7% | 106.2% | 10 |
| 1990s | 419.6% | 104.2% | 1,250.0% | 10 |
Countries ranked near Albania
- 20 Bangladesh 667.5% compare
- 21 Switzerland 592.9% compare
- 22 Romania 544.2% compare
- 24 South Africa 491.1% compare
- 25 North Korea 472.4% compare
- 26 Myanmar 467.7% compare
More agriculture & rural data for Albania
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.17 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.148 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,923 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.93 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4113 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 14.8% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 14.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.5% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Albania?
- Fertilizer consumption in Albania was 530.0% in 1999, 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 Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 1,280.0% in 1964.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was 94.4% in 1971.
- How does Albania rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Albania ranks 23rd out of 106 countries with data for 1999.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 418.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Albania 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.