Fertilizer consumption in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Fertilizer consumption was 667.5% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Bangladesh, 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
The most recent figure for fertilizer consumption in Bangladesh is 667.5%, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 0.3% on the previous year and up 73.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Bangladesh peaked at 673.5% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 83.9%, in 1962.
Bangladesh ranks 20th 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 Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | % of fertilizer production | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 289.6% | — |
| 1962 | 83.9% | -71.0% |
| 1963 | 107.0% | +27.6% |
| 1964 | 128.4% | +20.0% |
| 1965 | 128.8% | +0.3% |
| 1966 | 176.1% | +36.7% |
| 1967 | 192.2% | +9.1% |
| 1968 | 271.2% | +41.1% |
| 1969 | 298.7% | +10.1% |
| 1970 | 178.6% | -40.2% |
| 1971 | 537.4% | +200.8% |
| 1972 | 197.4% | -63.3% |
| 1973 | 140.3% | -28.9% |
| 1974 | 277.7% | +97.9% |
| 1975 | 140.4% | -49.4% |
| 1976 | 164.2% | +17.0% |
| 1977 | 272.0% | +65.7% |
| 1978 | 217.9% | -19.9% |
| 1979 | 202.8% | -6.9% |
| 1980 | 215.4% | +6.2% |
| 1981 | 181.5% | -15.8% |
| 1982 | 172.3% | -5.0% |
| 1983 | 146.2% | -15.2% |
| 1984 | 158.1% | +8.2% |
| 1985 | 125.0% | -20.9% |
| 1986 | 137.3% | +9.8% |
| 1987 | 109.2% | -20.5% |
| 1988 | 106.1% | -2.8% |
| 1989 | 121.8% | +14.8% |
| 1990 | 131.5% | +7.9% |
| 1991 | 125.6% | -4.4% |
| 1992 | 103.5% | -17.6% |
| 1993 | 90.5% | -12.5% |
| 1994 | 109.3% | +20.8% |
| 1995 | 114.7% | +5.0% |
| 1996 | 121.2% | +5.7% |
| 1997 | 122.3% | +0.9% |
| 1998 | 111.3% | -8.9% |
| 1999 | 124.0% | +11.3% |
| 2000 | 114.8% | -7.4% |
| 2001 | 123.7% | +7.8% |
| 2002 | 129.2% | +4.4% |
| 2003 | 130.4% | +1.0% |
| 2004 | 140.6% | +7.8% |
| 2005 | 164.7% | +17.1% |
| 2006 | 172.1% | +4.5% |
| 2007 | 156.5% | -9.0% |
| 2008 | 207.8% | +32.7% |
| 2009 | 238.1% | +14.6% |
| 2010 | 306.3% | +28.7% |
| 2011 | 415.4% | +35.6% |
| 2012 | 407.8% | -1.8% |
| 2013 | 384.2% | -5.8% |
| 2014 | 469.4% | +22.2% |
| 2015 | 476.9% | +1.6% |
| 2016 | 392.4% | -17.7% |
| 2017 | 460.6% | +17.4% |
| 2018 | 573.0% | +24.4% |
| 2019 | 544.2% | -5.0% |
| 2020 | 554.9% | +2.0% |
| 2021 | 673.5% | +21.4% |
| 2022 | 665.6% | -1.2% |
| 2023 | 667.5% | +0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 186.2% | 83.9% | 298.7% | 9 |
| 1970s | 232.9% | 140.3% | 537.4% | 10 |
| 1980s | 147.3% | 106.1% | 215.4% | 10 |
| 1990s | 115.4% | 90.5% | 131.5% | 10 |
| 2000s | 157.8% | 114.8% | 238.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 443.0% | 306.3% | 573.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 640.4% | 554.9% | 673.5% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
More agriculture & rural data for Bangladesh
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 3.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1142 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 296.72 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.38 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.6676 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 11.4% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 11.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.8% (2018)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 6.0% (2018)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Bangladesh?
- Fertilizer consumption in Bangladesh was 667.5% 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 Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 673.5% in 2021.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 83.9% in 1962.
- How does Bangladesh rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Bangladesh ranks 20th out of 106 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 73.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh 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.