Fertilizer consumption in Eswatini
Eswatini: Fertilizer consumption was 346.0% in 1983. ▼ Falling
Fertilizer consumption in Eswatini, 1979–1983
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 Eswatini is 346.0%, measured in 1983.
That represents a change of up 10.8% on the previous year and down 50.2% over five years.
Eswatini ranks 34th of 106 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Fertilizer consumption in Eswatini, year by year
| Year | % of fertilizer production | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 695.0% | — |
| 1980 | 967.8% | +39.3% |
| 1981 | 526.1% | -45.6% |
| 1982 | 312.4% | -40.6% |
| 1983 | 346.0% | +10.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 695.0% | 695.0% | 695.0% | 1 |
| 1980s | 538.1% | 312.4% | 967.8% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Eswatini
More agriculture & rural data for Eswatini
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0641 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 263.26 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.4281 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.7328 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 6.4% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 6.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 6.2% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Eswatini?
- Fertilizer consumption in Eswatini was 346.0% in 1983, 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 Eswatini?
- The highest recorded value was 967.8% in 1980.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Eswatini?
- The lowest recorded value was 312.4% in 1982.
- How does Eswatini rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Eswatini ranks 34th out of 106 countries with data for 1983.
- Where does this Eswatini 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.