Fertilizer consumption in El Salvador
El Salvador: Fertilizer consumption was 453.9% in 1992. ▲ Rising
Fertilizer consumption in El Salvador, 1964–1992
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 El Salvador is 453.9%, measured in 1992.
The figure is down 45.6% on the previous year and up 3.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in El Salvador peaked at 2,172.8% in 1987 and was at its lowest, 392.6%, in 1978.
That places El Salvador 28th out of 106 countries with data for 1992, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 22 years of available data.
Fertilizer consumption in El Salvador, year by year
| Year | % of fertilizer production | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 1,735.2% | — |
| 1965 | 867.8% | -50.0% |
| 1966 | 664.4% | -23.4% |
| 1967 | 910.4% | +37.0% |
| 1968 | 766.7% | -15.8% |
| 1969 | 568.4% | -25.9% |
| 1970 | 649.9% | +14.3% |
| 1971 | 878.3% | +35.1% |
| 1972 | 1,657.9% | +88.8% |
| 1973 | 998.2% | -39.8% |
| 1974 | 1,146.5% | +14.9% |
| 1975 | 1,219.5% | +6.4% |
| 1976 | 1,227.3% | +0.6% |
| 1977 | 623.7% | -49.2% |
| 1978 | 392.6% | -37.0% |
| 1979 | 439.4% | +11.9% |
| 1987 | 2,172.8% | +394.5% |
| 1988 | 1,240.0% | -42.9% |
| 1989 | 1,395.3% | +12.5% |
| 1990 | 663.1% | -52.5% |
| 1991 | 833.8% | +25.7% |
| 1992 | 453.9% | -45.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 918.8% | 568.4% | 1,735.2% | 6 |
| 1970s | 923.3% | 392.6% | 1,657.9% | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,602.7% | 1,240.0% | 2,172.8% | 3 |
| 1990s | 650.3% | 453.9% | 833.8% | 3 |
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More agriculture & rural data for El Salvador
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 2.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.044 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 253.9 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.41 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2448 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 4.4% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 4.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.7% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.0% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in El Salvador?
- Fertilizer consumption in El Salvador was 453.9% in 1992, 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 El Salvador?
- The highest recorded value was 2,172.8% in 1987.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in El Salvador?
- The lowest recorded value was 392.6% in 1978.
- How does El Salvador rank for fertilizer consumption?
- El Salvador ranks 28th out of 106 countries with data for 1992.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in El Salvador?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this El Salvador 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.