Fertilizer consumption in Denmark
Denmark: Fertilizer consumption was 327.6% in 2004. ▼ Falling
Fertilizer consumption in Denmark, 1961–2004
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 Denmark is 327.6%, measured in 2004.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 71.0% on the previous year and up 65.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Denmark peaked at 495.2% in 1963 and was at its lowest, 168.9%, in 1999.
Denmark ranks 36th of 106 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 44 years of available data.
Fertilizer consumption in Denmark, year by year
| Year | % of fertilizer production | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 476.1% | — |
| 1962 | 472.3% | -0.8% |
| 1963 | 495.2% | +4.9% |
| 1964 | 371.5% | -25.0% |
| 1965 | 398.5% | +7.3% |
| 1966 | 377.9% | -5.2% |
| 1967 | 362.9% | -4.0% |
| 1968 | 349.8% | -3.6% |
| 1969 | 350.5% | +0.2% |
| 1970 | 355.2% | +1.3% |
| 1971 | 370.0% | +4.2% |
| 1972 | 388.8% | +5.1% |
| 1973 | 440.6% | +13.3% |
| 1974 | 315.4% | -28.4% |
| 1975 | 382.2% | +21.2% |
| 1976 | 332.5% | -13.0% |
| 1977 | 320.9% | -3.5% |
| 1978 | 303.2% | -5.5% |
| 1979 | 283.3% | -6.6% |
| 1980 | 222.7% | -21.4% |
| 1981 | 259.0% | +16.3% |
| 1982 | 223.7% | -13.6% |
| 1983 | 198.9% | -11.1% |
| 1984 | 184.7% | -7.1% |
| 1985 | 197.7% | +7.0% |
| 1986 | 229.9% | +16.3% |
| 1987 | 170.0% | -26.1% |
| 1988 | 180.8% | +6.4% |
| 1989 | 193.3% | +6.9% |
| 1990 | 238.0% | +23.2% |
| 1991 | 236.0% | -0.9% |
| 1992 | 239.2% | +1.3% |
| 1993 | 210.0% | -12.2% |
| 1994 | 198.3% | -5.6% |
| 1995 | 196.4% | -1.0% |
| 1996 | 229.1% | +16.6% |
| 1997 | 215.3% | -6.0% |
| 1998 | 209.1% | -2.8% |
| 1999 | 168.9% | -19.2% |
| 2000 | 225.2% | +33.3% |
| 2001 | 199.1% | -11.6% |
| 2002 | 223.6% | +12.3% |
| 2003 | 191.6% | -14.3% |
| 2004 | 327.6% | +71.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 406.1% | 349.8% | 495.2% | 9 |
| 1970s | 349.2% | 283.3% | 440.6% | 10 |
| 1980s | 206.1% | 170.0% | 259.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 214.0% | 168.9% | 239.2% | 10 |
| 2000s | 233.4% | 191.6% | 327.6% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More agriculture & rural data for Denmark
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 37.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0117 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 900.07 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.7939 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1115 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 1.17 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 1.17 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.9% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Denmark?
- Fertilizer consumption in Denmark was 327.6% in 2004, 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 Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 495.2% in 1963.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 168.9% in 1999.
- How does Denmark rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Denmark ranks 36th out of 106 countries with data for 2004.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 65.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Denmark 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.