Fertilizer consumption in IDA total
IDA total: Fertilizer consumption was 169.6% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Fertilizer consumption in IDA total, 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
IDA total recorded 169.6% for fertilizer consumption in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.9% on the previous year and down 13.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in IDA total peaked at 364.7% in 1968 and was at its lowest, 128.0%, in 1993.
That places IDA total 14th out of 44 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 63 years of available data.
Fertilizer consumption in IDA total, year by year
| Year | % of fertilizer production | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 337.4% | — |
| 1962 | 140.3% | -58.4% |
| 1963 | 169.0% | +20.5% |
| 1964 | 214.0% | +26.7% |
| 1965 | 196.2% | -8.3% |
| 1966 | 247.1% | +25.9% |
| 1967 | 314.0% | +27.1% |
| 1968 | 364.7% | +16.1% |
| 1969 | 234.3% | -35.8% |
| 1970 | 201.3% | -14.1% |
| 1971 | 197.5% | -1.9% |
| 1972 | 161.8% | -18.1% |
| 1973 | 145.1% | -10.3% |
| 1974 | 160.3% | +10.5% |
| 1975 | 176.6% | +10.2% |
| 1976 | 193.4% | +9.5% |
| 1977 | 234.9% | +21.4% |
| 1978 | 224.7% | -4.4% |
| 1979 | 234.8% | +4.5% |
| 1980 | 218.7% | -6.9% |
| 1981 | 184.5% | -15.6% |
| 1982 | 163.4% | -11.4% |
| 1983 | 146.9% | -10.1% |
| 1984 | 147.6% | +0.5% |
| 1985 | 151.0% | +2.3% |
| 1986 | 161.1% | +6.7% |
| 1987 | 147.8% | -8.2% |
| 1988 | 140.2% | -5.2% |
| 1989 | 147.6% | +5.3% |
| 1990 | 150.5% | +2.0% |
| 1991 | 160.6% | +6.7% |
| 1992 | 135.1% | -15.9% |
| 1993 | 128.0% | -5.2% |
| 1994 | 135.9% | +6.1% |
| 1995 | 137.8% | +1.4% |
| 1996 | 136.2% | -1.1% |
| 1997 | 145.4% | +6.8% |
| 1998 | 132.2% | -9.1% |
| 1999 | 131.5% | -0.5% |
| 2000 | 130.4% | -0.9% |
| 2001 | 131.1% | +0.6% |
| 2002 | 142.2% | +8.4% |
| 2003 | 142.2% | -0.0% |
| 2004 | 141.5% | -0.5% |
| 2005 | 147.7% | +4.4% |
| 2006 | 149.1% | +0.9% |
| 2007 | 140.7% | -5.6% |
| 2008 | 142.1% | +1.0% |
| 2009 | 160.3% | +12.8% |
| 2010 | 159.6% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 165.0% | +3.4% |
| 2012 | 166.9% | +1.2% |
| 2013 | 195.1% | +16.9% |
| 2014 | 199.1% | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 183.1% | -8.0% |
| 2016 | 178.5% | -2.5% |
| 2017 | 207.6% | +16.3% |
| 2018 | 203.6% | -1.9% |
| 2019 | 208.5% | +2.4% |
| 2020 | 217.7% | +4.4% |
| 2021 | 199.8% | -8.2% |
| 2022 | 160.2% | -19.9% |
| 2023 | 169.6% | +5.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 246.3% | 140.3% | 364.7% | 9 |
| 1970s | 193.0% | 145.1% | 234.9% | 10 |
| 1980s | 160.9% | 140.2% | 218.7% | 10 |
| 1990s | 139.3% | 128.0% | 160.6% | 10 |
| 2000s | 142.7% | 130.4% | 160.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 186.7% | 159.6% | 208.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 186.8% | 160.2% | 217.7% | 4 |
Countries ranked near IDA total
More agriculture & rural data for IDA total
- Rural population, per capita 0.5885 units per person (2025)
- Rural population 1.17 billion (2025)
- Rural population growth 1.3% (2025)
- Rural population 58.9% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.6% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 3.4% (2023)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 314.62 current US$ per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.47 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1956 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 625.10 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in IDA total?
- Fertilizer consumption in IDA total was 169.6% 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 total?
- The highest recorded value was 364.7% in 1968.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in IDA total?
- The lowest recorded value was 128.0% in 1993.
- How does IDA total rank for fertilizer consumption?
- IDA total ranks 14th out of 44 groups with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in IDA total?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this IDA total 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.