Fertilizer consumption in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Fertilizer consumption was 8,857.2% in 2000. ▼ Falling
Fertilizer consumption in Burkina Faso, 1990–2000
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
Burkina Faso recorded 8,857.2% for fertilizer consumption in 2000.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 83.7% on the previous year and down 51.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Burkina Faso peaked at 18,246.6% in 1990 and was at its lowest, 4,822.2%, in 1999.
That places Burkina Faso 5th out of 106 countries with data for 2000, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
Fertilizer consumption in Burkina Faso, year by year
| Year | % of fertilizer production | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 18,246.6% | — |
| 1991 | 12,769.1% | -30.0% |
| 1992 | 8,334.4% | -34.7% |
| 1993 | 7,000.0% | -16.0% |
| 1994 | 7,550.3% | +7.9% |
| 1995 | 8,102.7% | +7.3% |
| 1996 | 8,031.7% | -0.9% |
| 1997 | 14,192.3% | +76.7% |
| 1998 | 16,744.0% | +18.0% |
| 1999 | 4,822.2% | -71.2% |
| 2000 | 8,857.2% | +83.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10,579.3% | 4,822.2% | 18,246.6% | 10 |
| 2000s | 8,857.2% | 8,857.2% | 8,857.2% | 1 |
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- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1994 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
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- Agricultural raw materials exports 6.0% (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Burkina Faso?
- Fertilizer consumption in Burkina Faso was 8,857.2% in 2000, 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 Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 18,246.6% in 1990.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,822.2% in 1999.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Burkina Faso ranks 5th out of 106 countries with data for 2000.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is down 51.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Burkina Faso 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.