Fertilizer consumption in Colombia
Colombia: Fertilizer consumption was 411.6% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Colombia, 1961–2022
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 2022, fertilizer consumption in Colombia stood at 411.6%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 19.0% on the previous year and down 26.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Colombia peaked at 1,420.0% in 1961 and was at its lowest, 160.0%, in 1974.
That places Colombia 30th out of 106 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in Colombia, year by year
| Year | % of fertilizer production | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,420.0% | — |
| 1962 | 650.0% | -54.2% |
| 1963 | 315.6% | -51.5% |
| 1964 | 283.5% | -10.2% |
| 1965 | 278.1% | -1.9% |
| 1966 | 329.7% | +18.5% |
| 1967 | 299.0% | -9.3% |
| 1968 | 304.0% | +1.7% |
| 1969 | 237.7% | -21.8% |
| 1970 | 164.1% | -31.0% |
| 1971 | 191.1% | +16.4% |
| 1972 | 176.0% | -7.9% |
| 1973 | 165.3% | -6.1% |
| 1974 | 160.0% | -3.2% |
| 1975 | 212.6% | +32.9% |
| 1976 | 248.5% | +16.9% |
| 1977 | 240.5% | -3.2% |
| 1978 | 265.4% | +10.4% |
| 1979 | 305.8% | +15.2% |
| 1980 | 356.5% | +16.6% |
| 1981 | 305.3% | -14.4% |
| 1982 | 385.0% | +26.1% |
| 1983 | 351.8% | -8.6% |
| 1984 | 257.6% | -26.8% |
| 1985 | 253.0% | -1.8% |
| 1986 | 243.3% | -3.8% |
| 1987 | 272.6% | +12.0% |
| 1988 | 269.4% | -1.2% |
| 1989 | 262.4% | -2.6% |
| 1990 | 303.1% | +15.5% |
| 1991 | 310.4% | +2.4% |
| 1992 | 318.6% | +2.7% |
| 1993 | 545.4% | +71.2% |
| 1994 | 471.8% | -13.5% |
| 1995 | 476.7% | +1.0% |
| 1996 | 407.6% | -14.5% |
| 1997 | 548.5% | +34.6% |
| 1998 | 582.5% | +6.2% |
| 1999 | 690.9% | +18.6% |
| 2000 | 208.6% | -69.8% |
| 2001 | 676.2% | +224.1% |
| 2002 | 818.5% | +21.0% |
| 2003 | 818.1% | -0.0% |
| 2004 | 621.0% | -24.1% |
| 2005 | 830.3% | +33.7% |
| 2006 | 709.2% | -14.6% |
| 2007 | 686.1% | -3.3% |
| 2008 | 615.4% | -10.3% |
| 2009 | 475.3% | -22.8% |
| 2010 | 489.7% | +3.0% |
| 2011 | 605.8% | +23.7% |
| 2012 | 559.9% | -7.6% |
| 2013 | 449.5% | -19.7% |
| 2014 | 428.6% | -4.6% |
| 2015 | 427.9% | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 464.4% | +8.5% |
| 2017 | 504.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | 437.0% | -13.3% |
| 2019 | 437.5% | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 509.4% | +16.4% |
| 2021 | 508.0% | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 411.6% | -19.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 457.5% | 237.7% | 1,420.0% | 9 |
| 1970s | 212.9% | 160.0% | 305.8% | 10 |
| 1980s | 295.7% | 243.3% | 385.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 465.6% | 303.1% | 690.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 645.9% | 208.6% | 830.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 480.4% | 427.9% | 605.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 476.4% | 411.6% | 509.4% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
- 27 Philippines 459.2% compare
- 28 El Salvador 453.9% compare
- 29 Thailand 423.3% compare
- 31 Australia 409.5% compare
- 32 Mexico 405.7% compare
- 33 North Macedonia 399.0% compare
More agriculture & rural data for Colombia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.93 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0995 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 851.52 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.2113 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2122 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 9.9% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 9.9% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 5.1% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Colombia?
- Fertilizer consumption in Colombia was 411.6% in 2022, 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 Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,420.0% in 1961.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 160.0% in 1974.
- How does Colombia rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Colombia ranks 30th out of 106 countries with data for 2022.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia 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.