Fertilizer consumption in Iceland
Iceland: Fertilizer consumption was 20,896.6% in 2001. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Iceland, 1961–2001
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
Iceland recorded 20,896.6% for fertilizer consumption in 2001. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
That represents a change of up 11,728.2% on the previous year and up 11,726.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Iceland peaked at 20,896.6% in 2001 and was at its lowest, 153.2%, in 1996.
Iceland ranks 2nd of 106 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in Iceland, year by year
| Year | % of fertilizer production | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 174.2% | — |
| 1962 | 214.4% | +23.1% |
| 1963 | 264.8% | +23.5% |
| 1964 | 275.0% | +3.9% |
| 1965 | 296.2% | +7.7% |
| 1966 | 226.3% | -23.6% |
| 1967 | 264.7% | +17.0% |
| 1968 | 292.0% | +10.3% |
| 1969 | 277.2% | -5.1% |
| 1970 | 303.0% | +9.3% |
| 1971 | 343.0% | +13.2% |
| 1972 | 322.9% | -5.8% |
| 1973 | 291.0% | -9.9% |
| 1974 | 353.5% | +21.5% |
| 1975 | 313.3% | -11.4% |
| 1976 | 268.8% | -14.2% |
| 1977 | 289.7% | +7.8% |
| 1978 | 316.6% | +9.3% |
| 1979 | 304.3% | -3.9% |
| 1980 | 324.2% | +6.5% |
| 1981 | 341.2% | +5.3% |
| 1982 | 382.5% | +12.1% |
| 1983 | 483.2% | +26.3% |
| 1984 | 222.6% | -53.9% |
| 1985 | 217.3% | -2.4% |
| 1986 | 214.9% | -1.1% |
| 1987 | 233.4% | +8.6% |
| 1988 | 229.7% | -1.6% |
| 1989 | 216.4% | -5.8% |
| 1990 | 228.4% | +5.5% |
| 1991 | 176.7% | -22.6% |
| 1992 | 186.5% | +5.6% |
| 1993 | 230.0% | +23.3% |
| 1994 | 174.8% | -24.0% |
| 1995 | 223.9% | +28.1% |
| 1996 | 153.2% | -31.6% |
| 1997 | 160.8% | +5.0% |
| 1998 | 162.6% | +1.1% |
| 1999 | 182.5% | +12.2% |
| 2000 | 176.7% | -3.2% |
| 2001 | 20,896.6% | +11728.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 253.9% | 174.2% | 296.2% | 9 |
| 1970s | 310.6% | 268.8% | 353.5% | 10 |
| 1980s | 286.5% | 214.9% | 483.2% | 10 |
| 1990s | 187.9% | 153.2% | 230.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 10,536.6% | 176.7% | 20,896.6% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
- 1 Costa Rica 23,434.6% compare
- 3 Estonia 20,163.3% compare
- 4 Peru 11,382.0% compare
- 5 Burkina Faso 8,857.2% compare
More agriculture & rural data for Iceland
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 19.96 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0365 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 3,593 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.8983 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.0578 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 3.7% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 3.7% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Iceland?
- Fertilizer consumption in Iceland was 20,896.6% in 2001, 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 Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 20,896.6% in 2001.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 153.2% in 1996.
- How does Iceland rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Iceland ranks 2nd out of 106 countries with data for 2001.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11,726.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland 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.