Fertilizer consumption in Ireland
Ireland: Fertilizer consumption was 287.4% in 2002. ▼ Falling
Fertilizer consumption in Ireland, 1961–2002
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
Ireland recorded 287.4% for fertilizer consumption in 2002.
The figure is up 36.5% on the previous year and up 32.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Ireland peaked at 580.8% in 1978 and was at its lowest, 192.0%, in 1974.
Ireland ranks 39th of 106 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 42 years of available data.
Fertilizer consumption in Ireland, year by year
| Year | % of fertilizer production | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 315.1% | — |
| 1962 | 326.1% | +3.5% |
| 1963 | 325.9% | -0.0% |
| 1964 | 332.9% | +2.1% |
| 1965 | 196.4% | -41.0% |
| 1966 | 244.3% | +24.4% |
| 1967 | 226.8% | -7.2% |
| 1968 | 218.7% | -3.6% |
| 1969 | 211.9% | -3.1% |
| 1970 | 219.8% | +3.7% |
| 1971 | 204.4% | -7.0% |
| 1972 | 239.1% | +17.0% |
| 1973 | 202.4% | -15.4% |
| 1974 | 192.0% | -5.1% |
| 1975 | 228.2% | +18.9% |
| 1976 | 273.0% | +19.6% |
| 1977 | 284.1% | +4.1% |
| 1978 | 580.8% | +104.4% |
| 1979 | 411.9% | -29.1% |
| 1980 | 256.8% | -37.7% |
| 1981 | 244.4% | -4.8% |
| 1982 | 238.3% | -2.5% |
| 1983 | 252.6% | +6.0% |
| 1984 | 284.2% | +12.5% |
| 1985 | 258.0% | -9.2% |
| 1986 | 280.9% | +8.9% |
| 1987 | 231.2% | -17.7% |
| 1988 | 270.0% | +16.8% |
| 1989 | 238.1% | -11.8% |
| 1990 | 248.1% | +4.2% |
| 1991 | 218.0% | -12.1% |
| 1992 | 217.6% | -0.2% |
| 1993 | 227.3% | +4.5% |
| 1994 | 235.0% | +3.4% |
| 1995 | 243.6% | +3.7% |
| 1996 | 236.8% | -2.8% |
| 1997 | 202.5% | -14.5% |
| 1998 | 228.9% | +13.1% |
| 1999 | 249.8% | +9.1% |
| 2000 | 318.2% | +27.4% |
| 2001 | 210.6% | -33.8% |
| 2002 | 287.4% | +36.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 266.5% | 196.4% | 332.9% | 9 |
| 1970s | 283.6% | 192.0% | 580.8% | 10 |
| 1980s | 255.5% | 231.2% | 284.2% | 10 |
| 1990s | 230.8% | 202.5% | 249.8% | 10 |
| 2000s | 272.1% | 210.6% | 318.2% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More agriculture & rural data for Ireland
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 22.64 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0106 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,391 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.9559 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3541 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 1.1% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 1.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.3% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.5% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Ireland?
- Fertilizer consumption in Ireland was 287.4% in 2002, 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 Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 580.8% in 1978.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 192.0% in 1974.
- How does Ireland rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Ireland ranks 39th out of 106 countries with data for 2002.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Ireland 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.