Fertilizer consumption in Estonia
Estonia: Fertilizer consumption was 20,163.3% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Estonia, 1992–2023
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
In 2023, fertilizer consumption in Estonia stood at 20,163.3%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.2% on the previous year and up 40.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Estonia peaked at 49,620.6% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 35.7%, in 2005.
Estonia ranks 3rd of 106 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in Estonia, year by year
| Year | % of fertilizer production | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 175.3% | — |
| 1993 | 382.3% | +118.1% |
| 1994 | 76.6% | -80.0% |
| 1995 | 49.0% | -36.0% |
| 1996 | 42.4% | -13.5% |
| 1997 | 66.5% | +56.9% |
| 1998 | 110.6% | +66.2% |
| 1999 | 67.6% | -38.8% |
| 2000 | 92.5% | +36.7% |
| 2001 | 75.2% | -18.7% |
| 2002 | 111.3% | +48.1% |
| 2003 | 114.8% | +3.2% |
| 2004 | 65.7% | -42.8% |
| 2005 | 35.7% | -45.7% |
| 2006 | 42.6% | +19.2% |
| 2007 | 47.2% | +10.8% |
| 2008 | 65.4% | +38.6% |
| 2009 | 423.1% | +547.1% |
| 2010 | 6,118.0% | +1345.9% |
| 2011 | 17,328.7% | +183.2% |
| 2012 | 19,054.5% | +10.0% |
| 2013 | 14,395.3% | -24.5% |
| 2014 | 23,082.3% | +60.3% |
| 2015 | 47,056.2% | +103.9% |
| 2016 | 49,620.6% | +5.4% |
| 2017 | 24,085.5% | -51.5% |
| 2018 | 22,868.8% | -5.1% |
| 2019 | 23,596.1% | +3.2% |
| 2020 | 24,917.4% | +5.6% |
| 2021 | 27,443.7% | +10.1% |
| 2022 | 22,973.7% | -16.3% |
| 2023 | 20,163.3% | -12.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 121.3% | 42.4% | 382.3% | 8 |
| 2000s | 107.4% | 35.7% | 423.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 24,720.6% | 6,118.0% | 49,620.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 23,874.5% | 20,163.3% | 27,443.7% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
- 1 Costa Rica 23,434.6% compare
- 2 Iceland 20,896.6% compare
- 4 Peru 11,382.0% compare
- 5 Burkina Faso 8,857.2% compare
- 6 France 7,180.7% compare
More agriculture & rural data for Estonia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 1.64 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0165 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 566.81 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.5048 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2928 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 1.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 1.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 6.6% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.7% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Estonia?
- Fertilizer consumption in Estonia was 20,163.3% 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 Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 49,620.6% in 2016.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 35.7% in 2005.
- How does Estonia rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Estonia ranks 3rd out of 106 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Estonia 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.