Fertilizer consumption in Europe & Central Asia
Europe & Central Asia: Fertilizer consumption was 47.1% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Fertilizer consumption in Europe & Central Asia, 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 Europe & Central Asia stood at 47.1%.
That represents a change of down 0.9% on the previous year and down 13.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Europe & Central Asia peaked at 75.7% in 1993 and was at its lowest, 46.9%, in 2021.
That places Europe & Central Asia 40th out of 46 groups with data for 2023, putting it 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, year by year
| Year | % of fertilizer production | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 73.8% | — |
| 1993 | 75.7% | +2.5% |
| 1994 | 71.2% | -5.9% |
| 1995 | 66.1% | -7.2% |
| 1996 | 68.2% | +3.1% |
| 1997 | 66.8% | -2.0% |
| 1998 | 68.5% | +2.5% |
| 1999 | 65.3% | -4.7% |
| 2000 | 64.2% | -1.7% |
| 2001 | 61.6% | -4.0% |
| 2002 | 57.9% | -6.0% |
| 2003 | 56.9% | -1.8% |
| 2004 | 52.6% | -7.6% |
| 2005 | 49.3% | -6.2% |
| 2006 | 51.9% | +5.3% |
| 2007 | 52.3% | +0.8% |
| 2008 | 48.9% | -6.6% |
| 2009 | 63.6% | +30.0% |
| 2010 | 52.4% | -17.6% |
| 2011 | 50.7% | -3.2% |
| 2012 | 53.7% | +5.9% |
| 2013 | 54.5% | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 51.2% | -6.2% |
| 2015 | 50.5% | -1.2% |
| 2016 | 52.7% | +4.2% |
| 2017 | 51.4% | -2.5% |
| 2018 | 49.6% | -3.4% |
| 2019 | 48.7% | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 49.8% | +2.2% |
| 2021 | 46.9% | -5.8% |
| 2022 | 47.5% | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 47.1% | -0.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 69.5% | 65.3% | 75.7% | 8 |
| 2000s | 55.9% | 48.9% | 64.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 51.5% | 48.7% | 54.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 47.8% | 46.9% | 49.8% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Europe & Central Asia
More agriculture & rural data for Europe & Central Asia
- Rural population, per capita 0.2593 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 2.0% (2025)
- Rural population 241.78 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.0% (2025)
- Rural population 25.9% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.2% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.2% (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 690.4 current US$ per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.88 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.02 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Europe & Central Asia?
- Fertilizer consumption in Europe & Central Asia was 47.1% 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?
- The highest recorded value was 75.7% in 1993.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Europe & Central Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 46.9% in 2021.
- How does Europe & Central Asia rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Europe & Central Asia ranks 40th out of 46 groups with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Europe & Central Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Europe & Central Asia 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.