Fertilizer consumption in Caribbean Small States
Caribbean Small States: Fertilizer consumption was 18.4% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Caribbean Small States, 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 Caribbean Small States is 18.4%, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 140.4% on the previous year and up 55.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Caribbean Small States peaked at 34.5% in 1983 and was at its lowest, 0.8%, in 2001.
That places Caribbean Small States 45th out of 46 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in Caribbean Small States, year by year
| Year | % of fertilizer production | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 20.3% | — |
| 1962 | 21.0% | +3.0% |
| 1963 | 19.8% | -5.4% |
| 1964 | 20.0% | +0.8% |
| 1965 | 23.8% | +19.2% |
| 1966 | 17.5% | -26.5% |
| 1967 | 9.4% | -46.3% |
| 1968 | 10.7% | +14.0% |
| 1969 | 10.9% | +1.9% |
| 1970 | 8.8% | -19.5% |
| 1971 | 9.8% | +11.1% |
| 1972 | 9.2% | -6.3% |
| 1973 | 15.2% | +65.8% |
| 1974 | 9.7% | -36.4% |
| 1975 | 15.8% | +63.3% |
| 1976 | 16.0% | +1.8% |
| 1977 | 14.2% | -11.6% |
| 1978 | 17.3% | +22.2% |
| 1979 | 17.7% | +2.0% |
| 1980 | 19.4% | +10.0% |
| 1981 | 28.1% | +44.8% |
| 1982 | 15.4% | -45.4% |
| 1983 | 34.5% | +124.4% |
| 1984 | 9.1% | -73.6% |
| 1985 | 4.5% | -50.4% |
| 1986 | 2.3% | -50.0% |
| 1987 | 3.1% | +38.1% |
| 1988 | 0.9% | -72.4% |
| 1989 | 1.5% | +71.2% |
| 1990 | 3.1% | +107.4% |
| 1991 | 3.4% | +9.9% |
| 1992 | 5.9% | +76.7% |
| 1993 | 3.0% | -49.6% |
| 1994 | 2.6% | -11.9% |
| 1995 | 2.7% | +3.7% |
| 1996 | 3.9% | +42.7% |
| 1997 | 3.9% | -1.4% |
| 1998 | 3.3% | -13.2% |
| 1999 | 3.0% | -9.8% |
| 2000 | 4.1% | +36.5% |
| 2001 | 0.8% | -81.7% |
| 2002 | 1.9% | +158.4% |
| 2003 | 4.6% | +138.3% |
| 2004 | 3.8% | -18.4% |
| 2005 | 2.7% | -29.5% |
| 2006 | 2.8% | +6.1% |
| 2007 | 2.8% | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 2.5% | -12.8% |
| 2009 | 2.2% | -8.4% |
| 2010 | 1.0% | -53.4% |
| 2011 | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 1.4% | +29.5% |
| 2013 | 11.8% | +774.6% |
| 2014 | 12.4% | +4.5% |
| 2015 | 11.8% | -4.4% |
| 2016 | 11.8% | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 9.8% | -17.4% |
| 2018 | 12.1% | +24.2% |
| 2019 | 11.1% | -8.2% |
| 2020 | 10.3% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | 10.0% | -2.7% |
| 2022 | 7.6% | -23.5% |
| 2023 | 18.4% | +140.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 17.1% | 9.4% | 23.8% | 9 |
| 1970s | 13.4% | 8.8% | 17.7% | 10 |
| 1980s | 11.9% | 0.9% | 34.5% | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.5% | 2.6% | 5.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.8% | 0.8% | 4.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.4% | 1.0% | 12.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.6% | 7.6% | 18.4% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Caribbean Small States
More agriculture & rural data for Caribbean Small States
- Rural population, per capita 0.499 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 3.4% (2024)
- Rural population 2.27 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.4% (2025)
- Rural population 49.9% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.7% (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 678.83 current US$ per person (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.01 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0341 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Caribbean Small States?
- Fertilizer consumption in Caribbean Small States was 18.4% 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 Caribbean Small States?
- The highest recorded value was 34.5% in 1983.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Caribbean Small States?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.8% in 2001.
- How does Caribbean Small States rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Caribbean Small States ranks 45th out of 46 groups with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Caribbean Small States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Caribbean Small States 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.