Fertilizer consumption in Arab World
Arab World: Fertilizer consumption was 13.6% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Arab World, 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
In 2023, fertilizer consumption in Arab World stood at 13.6%. That is the lowest value across all 63 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.2% on the previous year and down 20.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Arab World peaked at 151.7% in 1962 and was at its lowest, 13.6%, in 2023.
Arab World ranks 44th of 44 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in Arab World, year by year
| Year | % of fertilizer production | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 151.5% | — |
| 1962 | 151.7% | +0.1% |
| 1963 | 150.5% | -0.8% |
| 1964 | 136.3% | -9.4% |
| 1965 | 115.8% | -15.0% |
| 1966 | 89.4% | -22.8% |
| 1967 | 86.0% | -3.9% |
| 1968 | 96.6% | +12.4% |
| 1969 | 108.0% | +11.8% |
| 1970 | 115.8% | +7.2% |
| 1971 | 116.8% | +0.8% |
| 1972 | 104.6% | -10.4% |
| 1973 | 114.7% | +9.7% |
| 1974 | 98.5% | -14.1% |
| 1975 | 106.1% | +7.7% |
| 1976 | 118.2% | +11.4% |
| 1977 | 71.5% | -39.5% |
| 1978 | 68.7% | -3.9% |
| 1979 | 63.6% | -7.5% |
| 1980 | 62.1% | -2.4% |
| 1981 | 66.1% | +6.5% |
| 1982 | 60.4% | -8.6% |
| 1983 | 51.3% | -15.1% |
| 1984 | 46.9% | -8.5% |
| 1985 | 46.0% | -1.9% |
| 1986 | 47.4% | +3.1% |
| 1987 | 46.1% | -2.8% |
| 1988 | 39.4% | -14.5% |
| 1989 | 36.7% | -6.8% |
| 1990 | 40.7% | +10.9% |
| 1991 | 40.4% | -0.9% |
| 1992 | 39.1% | -3.2% |
| 1993 | 39.5% | +1.2% |
| 1994 | 34.1% | -13.6% |
| 1995 | 33.4% | -2.3% |
| 1996 | 34.1% | +2.1% |
| 1997 | 35.9% | +5.4% |
| 1998 | 33.1% | -8.0% |
| 1999 | 33.3% | +0.8% |
| 2000 | 32.5% | -2.7% |
| 2001 | 31.5% | -2.8% |
| 2002 | 33.8% | +7.1% |
| 2003 | 30.3% | -10.5% |
| 2004 | 32.3% | +6.7% |
| 2005 | 30.2% | -6.4% |
| 2006 | 28.4% | -6.1% |
| 2007 | 24.4% | -14.0% |
| 2008 | 23.0% | -5.8% |
| 2009 | 22.0% | -4.4% |
| 2010 | 17.7% | -19.5% |
| 2011 | 21.1% | +19.3% |
| 2012 | 18.6% | -12.1% |
| 2013 | 17.2% | -7.6% |
| 2014 | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| 2015 | 17.4% | +2.9% |
| 2016 | 15.2% | -12.7% |
| 2017 | 14.8% | -2.2% |
| 2018 | 14.5% | -2.3% |
| 2019 | 14.2% | -1.9% |
| 2020 | 14.6% | +2.5% |
| 2021 | 13.8% | -5.2% |
| 2022 | 13.9% | +0.4% |
| 2023 | 13.6% | -2.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 120.6% | 86.0% | 151.7% | 9 |
| 1970s | 97.8% | 63.6% | 118.2% | 10 |
| 1980s | 50.2% | 36.7% | 66.1% | 10 |
| 1990s | 36.4% | 33.1% | 40.7% | 10 |
| 2000s | 28.8% | 22.0% | 33.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 16.8% | 14.2% | 21.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.0% | 13.6% | 14.6% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Arab World
More agriculture & rural data for Arab World
- Rural population, per capita 0.3996 units per person (2025)
- Rural population 201.16 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 1.6% (2025)
- Rural population 40.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.7% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.1% (2023)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 448.55 current US$ per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 12.68 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0595 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 225.78 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Arab World?
- Fertilizer consumption in Arab World was 13.6% 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 Arab World?
- The highest recorded value was 151.7% in 1962.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Arab World?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.6% in 2023.
- How does Arab World rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Arab World ranks 44th out of 44 groups with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Arab World?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Arab World 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.