Fertilizer consumption in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)
Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries): Fertilizer consumption was 35.0% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Fertilizer consumption in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries), 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
Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) recorded 35.0% for fertilizer consumption in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.2% on the previous year and down 4.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) peaked at 58.9% in 1992 and was at its lowest, 26.9%, in 2004.
Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 43rd of 46 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 32 years of available data.
Fertilizer consumption in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries), year by year
| Year | % of fertilizer production | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 58.9% | — |
| 1993 | 55.4% | -6.1% |
| 1994 | 41.7% | -24.6% |
| 1995 | 37.4% | -10.4% |
| 1996 | 38.5% | +2.8% |
| 1997 | 38.6% | +0.4% |
| 1998 | 39.1% | +1.4% |
| 1999 | 34.4% | -12.0% |
| 2000 | 34.3% | -0.4% |
| 2001 | 31.9% | -6.9% |
| 2002 | 30.3% | -5.2% |
| 2003 | 29.5% | -2.4% |
| 2004 | 26.9% | -8.9% |
| 2005 | 27.5% | +2.0% |
| 2006 | 31.9% | +16.2% |
| 2007 | 31.4% | -1.8% |
| 2008 | 32.2% | +2.6% |
| 2009 | 48.6% | +51.0% |
| 2010 | 35.0% | -27.9% |
| 2011 | 34.4% | -1.9% |
| 2012 | 36.5% | +6.2% |
| 2013 | 36.8% | +0.8% |
| 2014 | 32.3% | -12.1% |
| 2015 | 33.0% | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 35.6% | +8.0% |
| 2017 | 34.0% | -4.7% |
| 2018 | 32.2% | -5.1% |
| 2019 | 32.8% | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 34.4% | +4.6% |
| 2021 | 32.8% | -4.4% |
| 2022 | 35.4% | +7.9% |
| 2023 | 35.0% | -1.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 43.0% | 34.4% | 58.9% | 8 |
| 2000s | 32.5% | 26.9% | 48.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 34.3% | 32.2% | 36.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 34.4% | 32.8% | 35.4% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)
More agriculture & rural data for Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3085 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 4.2% (2025)
- Rural population 142.68 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.3% (2025)
- Rural population 30.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.4% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.6% (2021)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 644.43 current US$ per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 12.69 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0421 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- Fertilizer consumption in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) was 35.0% 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 Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- The highest recorded value was 58.9% in 1992.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- The lowest recorded value was 26.9% in 2004.
- How does Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 43rd out of 46 groups with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) 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.