Fertilizer consumption in Germany
Germany: Fertilizer consumption was 47.2% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Fertilizer consumption in Germany, 1961–2023
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
Germany recorded 47.2% for fertilizer consumption in 2023.
The figure is up 20.2% on the previous year and down 15.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Germany peaked at 69.6% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 38.5%, in 2021.
Germany ranks 82nd of 106 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 63 years of available data.
Fertilizer consumption in Germany, year by year
| Year | % of fertilizer production | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 54.2% | — |
| 1962 | 57.6% | +6.4% |
| 1963 | 55.9% | -3.1% |
| 1964 | 57.1% | +2.2% |
| 1965 | 57.6% | +1.0% |
| 1966 | 56.7% | -1.6% |
| 1967 | 56.4% | -0.5% |
| 1968 | 54.6% | -3.3% |
| 1969 | 57.3% | +4.9% |
| 1970 | 58.8% | +2.7% |
| 1971 | 61.2% | +4.0% |
| 1972 | 58.9% | -3.7% |
| 1973 | 59.2% | +0.5% |
| 1974 | 57.5% | -2.9% |
| 1975 | 63.7% | +10.9% |
| 1976 | 60.6% | -4.9% |
| 1977 | 56.5% | -6.8% |
| 1978 | 55.9% | -1.0% |
| 1979 | 55.3% | -1.0% |
| 1980 | 54.1% | -2.3% |
| 1981 | 55.6% | +2.7% |
| 1982 | 56.3% | +1.3% |
| 1983 | 51.3% | -8.9% |
| 1984 | 52.4% | +2.2% |
| 1985 | 54.9% | +4.7% |
| 1986 | 56.8% | +3.5% |
| 1987 | 54.5% | -4.2% |
| 1988 | 55.9% | +2.7% |
| 1989 | 57.3% | +2.5% |
| 1990 | 52.1% | -9.0% |
| 1991 | 56.6% | +8.5% |
| 1992 | 57.6% | +1.7% |
| 1993 | 64.8% | +12.6% |
| 1994 | 65.0% | +0.2% |
| 1995 | 61.8% | -4.9% |
| 1996 | 58.7% | -5.1% |
| 1997 | 60.2% | +2.7% |
| 1998 | 59.5% | -1.3% |
| 1999 | 60.9% | +2.4% |
| 2000 | 61.0% | +0.1% |
| 2001 | 56.2% | -7.9% |
| 2002 | 57.4% | +2.3% |
| 2003 | 55.0% | -4.2% |
| 2004 | 57.5% | +4.5% |
| 2005 | 52.9% | -8.1% |
| 2006 | 50.3% | -4.8% |
| 2007 | 59.3% | +17.8% |
| 2008 | 56.3% | -5.2% |
| 2009 | 69.6% | +23.7% |
| 2010 | 66.9% | -3.9% |
| 2011 | 60.1% | -10.1% |
| 2012 | 58.1% | -3.4% |
| 2013 | 55.9% | -3.8% |
| 2014 | 58.4% | +4.6% |
| 2015 | 54.8% | -6.2% |
| 2016 | 55.5% | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 49.7% | -10.4% |
| 2018 | 47.9% | -3.6% |
| 2019 | 51.0% | +6.4% |
| 2020 | 47.4% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | 38.5% | -18.8% |
| 2022 | 39.2% | +2.0% |
| 2023 | 47.2% | +20.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 56.4% | 54.2% | 57.6% | 9 |
| 1970s | 58.7% | 55.3% | 63.7% | 10 |
| 1980s | 54.9% | 51.3% | 57.3% | 10 |
| 1990s | 59.7% | 52.1% | 65.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 57.6% | 50.3% | 69.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 55.8% | 47.9% | 66.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 43.1% | 38.5% | 47.4% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 79 South Korea 57.1% compare
- 80 Azerbaijan 55.0% compare
- 81 Lithuania 51.0% compare
- 83 Kazakhstan 45.5% compare
- 84 Egypt 41.5% compare
- 85 Canada 37.4% compare
More agriculture & rural data for Germany
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 2.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0087 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 527.18 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.6813 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1786 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 0.9% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 0.9% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.7% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.1% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Germany?
- Fertilizer consumption in Germany was 47.2% 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 Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 69.6% in 2009.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 38.5% in 2021.
- How does Germany rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Germany ranks 82nd out of 106 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Germany 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.