Fertilizer consumption in IDA only
IDA only: Fertilizer consumption was 392.8% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in IDA only, 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 IDA only stood at 392.8%.
That represents a change of down 27.9% on the previous year and down 5.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in IDA only peaked at 758.7% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 90.0%, in 1962.
That places IDA only 8th out of 44 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in IDA only, year by year
| Year | % of fertilizer production | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 289.6% | — |
| 1962 | 90.0% | -68.9% |
| 1963 | 110.7% | +23.0% |
| 1964 | 126.1% | +13.9% |
| 1965 | 124.4% | -1.3% |
| 1966 | 170.2% | +36.7% |
| 1967 | 212.3% | +24.8% |
| 1968 | 285.4% | +34.4% |
| 1969 | 284.5% | -0.3% |
| 1970 | 201.3% | -29.2% |
| 1971 | 296.3% | +47.2% |
| 1972 | 177.1% | -40.2% |
| 1973 | 158.5% | -10.5% |
| 1974 | 219.3% | +38.4% |
| 1975 | 173.7% | -20.8% |
| 1976 | 181.6% | +4.6% |
| 1977 | 234.6% | +29.2% |
| 1978 | 204.4% | -12.9% |
| 1979 | 245.0% | +19.9% |
| 1980 | 264.8% | +8.1% |
| 1981 | 209.8% | -20.8% |
| 1982 | 182.4% | -13.0% |
| 1983 | 163.0% | -10.6% |
| 1984 | 162.5% | -0.4% |
| 1985 | 153.9% | -5.3% |
| 1986 | 158.1% | +2.7% |
| 1987 | 148.7% | -6.0% |
| 1988 | 145.2% | -2.4% |
| 1989 | 152.5% | +5.0% |
| 1990 | 153.2% | +0.4% |
| 1991 | 167.2% | +9.2% |
| 1992 | 152.7% | -8.7% |
| 1993 | 141.3% | -7.5% |
| 1994 | 162.1% | +14.8% |
| 1995 | 163.2% | +0.7% |
| 1996 | 160.1% | -1.9% |
| 1997 | 167.0% | +4.3% |
| 1998 | 143.2% | -14.3% |
| 1999 | 160.5% | +12.1% |
| 2000 | 151.0% | -5.9% |
| 2001 | 142.4% | -5.7% |
| 2002 | 168.1% | +18.0% |
| 2003 | 174.5% | +3.8% |
| 2004 | 195.4% | +12.0% |
| 2005 | 201.2% | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 225.9% | +12.3% |
| 2007 | 215.0% | -4.8% |
| 2008 | 259.6% | +20.8% |
| 2009 | 301.3% | +16.0% |
| 2010 | 317.7% | +5.4% |
| 2011 | 400.5% | +26.1% |
| 2012 | 433.9% | +8.3% |
| 2013 | 416.6% | -4.0% |
| 2014 | 488.1% | +17.2% |
| 2015 | 415.0% | -15.0% |
| 2016 | 444.8% | +7.2% |
| 2017 | 629.6% | +41.5% |
| 2018 | 678.0% | +7.7% |
| 2019 | 697.7% | +2.9% |
| 2020 | 758.7% | +8.7% |
| 2021 | 631.1% | -16.8% |
| 2022 | 544.8% | -13.7% |
| 2023 | 392.8% | -27.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 188.1% | 90.0% | 289.6% | 9 |
| 1970s | 209.2% | 158.5% | 296.3% | 10 |
| 1980s | 174.1% | 145.2% | 264.8% | 10 |
| 1990s | 157.0% | 141.3% | 167.2% | 10 |
| 2000s | 203.5% | 142.4% | 301.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 492.2% | 317.7% | 697.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 581.8% | 392.8% | 758.7% | 4 |
Countries ranked near IDA only
- 5 Burkina Faso 8,857.2% compare
- 6 France 7,180.7% compare
- 7 Kenya 5,550.0% compare
- 8 Zambia 3,487.9% compare
- 9 Ecuador 2,436.2% compare
- 10 Cote d'Ivoire 2,160.0% compare
- 11 Mozambique 2,100.0% compare
More agriculture & rural data for IDA only
- Rural population, per capita 0.6314 units per person (2025)
- Rural population 818.98 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 1.5% (2025)
- Rural population 63.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.5% (2021)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 3.6% (2023)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 285.47 current US$ per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.7 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1923 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 370.27 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in IDA only?
- Fertilizer consumption in IDA only was 392.8% 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 IDA only?
- The highest recorded value was 758.7% in 2020.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in IDA only?
- The lowest recorded value was 90.0% in 1962.
- How does IDA only rank for fertilizer consumption?
- IDA only ranks 8th out of 44 groups with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in IDA only?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this IDA only 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.