Fertilizer consumption in Hungary
Hungary: Fertilizer consumption was 59.0% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Fertilizer consumption in Hungary, 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
In 2023, fertilizer consumption in Hungary stood at 59.0%. That is the lowest value across all 63 years on record.
That represents a change of down 44.5% on the previous year and down 64.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Hungary peaked at 236.5% in 1975 and was at its lowest, 59.0%, in 2023.
Hungary ranks 75th of 106 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 63 years of available data.
Fertilizer consumption in Hungary, year by year
| Year | % of fertilizer production | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 174.2% | — |
| 1962 | 187.7% | +7.8% |
| 1963 | 178.7% | -4.8% |
| 1964 | 178.3% | -0.2% |
| 1965 | 134.4% | -24.6% |
| 1966 | 129.8% | -3.4% |
| 1967 | 152.2% | +17.2% |
| 1968 | 156.9% | +3.1% |
| 1969 | 148.7% | -5.2% |
| 1970 | 161.8% | +8.8% |
| 1971 | 172.8% | +6.8% |
| 1972 | 183.3% | +6.0% |
| 1973 | 195.7% | +6.8% |
| 1974 | 217.4% | +11.1% |
| 1975 | 236.5% | +8.8% |
| 1976 | 183.4% | -22.5% |
| 1977 | 196.5% | +7.2% |
| 1978 | 180.8% | -8.0% |
| 1979 | 173.7% | -3.9% |
| 1980 | 161.4% | -7.1% |
| 1981 | 160.7% | -0.4% |
| 1982 | 170.9% | +6.3% |
| 1983 | 170.0% | -0.5% |
| 1984 | 167.8% | -1.3% |
| 1985 | 149.8% | -10.7% |
| 1986 | 155.5% | +3.8% |
| 1987 | 146.6% | -5.7% |
| 1988 | 182.0% | +24.2% |
| 1989 | 152.6% | -16.2% |
| 1990 | 122.3% | -19.8% |
| 1991 | 119.6% | -2.2% |
| 1992 | 113.0% | -5.5% |
| 1993 | 140.4% | +24.3% |
| 1994 | 124.6% | -11.2% |
| 1995 | 149.8% | +20.2% |
| 1996 | 157.2% | +4.9% |
| 1997 | 153.7% | -2.2% |
| 1998 | 158.7% | +3.3% |
| 1999 | 142.4% | -10.3% |
| 2000 | 132.6% | -6.9% |
| 2001 | 152.4% | +14.9% |
| 2002 | 208.0% | +36.5% |
| 2003 | 213.8% | +2.8% |
| 2004 | 170.3% | -20.4% |
| 2005 | 125.9% | -26.0% |
| 2006 | 151.0% | +19.9% |
| 2007 | 227.4% | +50.6% |
| 2008 | 208.8% | -8.2% |
| 2009 | 155.0% | -25.8% |
| 2010 | 158.7% | +2.4% |
| 2011 | 136.4% | -14.1% |
| 2012 | 175.8% | +28.8% |
| 2013 | 166.5% | -5.3% |
| 2014 | 142.5% | -14.4% |
| 2015 | 144.4% | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 174.7% | +21.0% |
| 2017 | 192.7% | +10.3% |
| 2018 | 190.8% | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 184.3% | -3.4% |
| 2020 | 77.4% | -58.0% |
| 2021 | 85.3% | +10.2% |
| 2022 | 106.2% | +24.6% |
| 2023 | 59.0% | -44.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 160.1% | 129.8% | 187.7% | 9 |
| 1970s | 190.2% | 161.8% | 236.5% | 10 |
| 1980s | 161.7% | 146.6% | 182.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 138.2% | 113.0% | 158.7% | 10 |
| 2000s | 174.5% | 125.9% | 227.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 166.7% | 136.4% | 192.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 82.0% | 59.0% | 106.2% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
- 72 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 67.9% compare
- 73 Turkmenistan 67.7% compare
- 74 Cyprus 64.8% compare
- 76 Slovakia 58.7% compare
- 77 Iran, Islamic Republic of 58.7% compare
- 78 Lebanon 58.2% compare
More agriculture & rural data for Hungary
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.23 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0265 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 687.58 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2931 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.7% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.7% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Hungary?
- Fertilizer consumption in Hungary was 59.0% 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 Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 236.5% in 1975.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 59.0% in 2023.
- How does Hungary rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Hungary ranks 75th out of 106 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 64.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Hungary 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.