Fertilizer consumption in Iraq
Iraq: Fertilizer consumption was 228.5% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Iraq, 1970–2023
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 Iraq stood at 228.5%.
That represents a change of down 1.1% on the previous year and up 60.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Iraq peaked at 1,604.0% in 1982 and was at its lowest, 24.7%, in 1989.
Iraq ranks 49th of 106 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in Iraq, year by year
| Year | % of fertilizer production | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 283.3% | — |
| 1971 | 189.6% | -33.1% |
| 1972 | 86.5% | -54.4% |
| 1973 | 101.9% | +17.8% |
| 1974 | 102.5% | +0.6% |
| 1975 | 134.6% | +31.3% |
| 1976 | 169.7% | +26.1% |
| 1977 | 43.2% | -74.5% |
| 1978 | 35.4% | -18.1% |
| 1979 | 26.4% | -25.5% |
| 1980 | 26.0% | -1.4% |
| 1982 | 1,604.0% | +6069.2% |
| 1983 | 45.8% | -97.1% |
| 1984 | 66.2% | +44.5% |
| 1985 | 49.1% | -25.8% |
| 1986 | 51.3% | +4.5% |
| 1987 | 54.8% | +6.8% |
| 1988 | 30.8% | -43.7% |
| 1989 | 24.7% | -19.8% |
| 1990 | 46.1% | +86.4% |
| 1991 | 107.8% | +133.7% |
| 1992 | 100.0% | -7.2% |
| 1993 | 113.0% | +13.0% |
| 1994 | 124.7% | +10.3% |
| 1995 | 108.4% | -13.0% |
| 1996 | 109.0% | +0.6% |
| 1997 | 109.8% | +0.7% |
| 1998 | 117.9% | +7.4% |
| 1999 | 118.3% | +0.3% |
| 2000 | 113.2% | -4.4% |
| 2001 | 96.5% | -14.7% |
| 2002 | 98.7% | +2.3% |
| 2003 | 191.2% | +93.7% |
| 2004 | 93.8% | -50.9% |
| 2005 | 133.9% | +42.7% |
| 2006 | 133.3% | -0.5% |
| 2007 | 146.0% | +9.5% |
| 2008 | 133.4% | -8.6% |
| 2009 | 155.6% | +16.7% |
| 2010 | 142.0% | -8.7% |
| 2011 | 130.5% | -8.1% |
| 2012 | 169.9% | +30.2% |
| 2013 | 142.3% | -16.3% |
| 2014 | 189.9% | +33.5% |
| 2015 | 230.7% | +21.5% |
| 2016 | 123.0% | -46.7% |
| 2017 | 215.1% | +74.8% |
| 2018 | 234.4% | +9.0% |
| 2019 | 202.9% | -13.4% |
| 2020 | 216.4% | +6.6% |
| 2021 | 229.6% | +6.1% |
| 2022 | 231.1% | +0.7% |
| 2023 | 228.5% | -1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 117.3% | 26.4% | 283.3% | 10 |
| 1980s | 217.0% | 24.7% | 1,604.0% | 9 |
| 1990s | 105.5% | 46.1% | 124.7% | 10 |
| 2000s | 129.5% | 93.8% | 191.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 178.1% | 123.0% | 234.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 226.4% | 216.4% | 231.1% | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Iraq
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -8.53 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0341 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 184.67 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.94 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3006 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 3.4% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 3.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2016)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.1% (2014)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Iraq?
- Fertilizer consumption in Iraq was 228.5% 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 Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 1,604.0% in 1982.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 24.7% in 1989.
- How does Iraq rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Iraq ranks 49th out of 106 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 60.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq 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.