Fertilizer consumption in Japan
Japan: Fertilizer consumption was 143.8% in 2023. ▲ Rising
Fertilizer consumption in Japan, 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
The most recent figure for fertilizer consumption in Japan is 143.8%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 17.7% on the previous year and up 10.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Japan peaked at 147.5% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 65.9%, in 1974.
Japan ranks 53rd of 106 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 63 years of available data.
Fertilizer consumption in Japan, year by year
| Year | % of fertilizer production | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 100.1% | — |
| 1962 | 101.7% | +1.5% |
| 1963 | 97.5% | -4.1% |
| 1964 | 88.6% | -9.2% |
| 1965 | 84.0% | -5.1% |
| 1966 | 81.5% | -3.1% |
| 1967 | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| 1968 | 75.0% | -2.2% |
| 1969 | 73.8% | -1.7% |
| 1970 | 70.6% | -4.4% |
| 1971 | 73.6% | +4.4% |
| 1972 | 70.4% | -4.4% |
| 1973 | 78.1% | +10.9% |
| 1974 | 65.9% | -15.6% |
| 1975 | 84.1% | +27.5% |
| 1976 | 116.1% | +38.1% |
| 1977 | 99.2% | -14.6% |
| 1978 | 102.6% | +3.5% |
| 1979 | 106.4% | +3.7% |
| 1980 | 98.2% | -7.8% |
| 1981 | 102.5% | +4.4% |
| 1982 | 113.3% | +10.6% |
| 1983 | 121.7% | +7.4% |
| 1984 | 111.8% | -8.2% |
| 1985 | 120.7% | +7.9% |
| 1986 | 131.2% | +8.7% |
| 1987 | 134.3% | +2.4% |
| 1988 | 132.4% | -1.4% |
| 1989 | 139.3% | +5.2% |
| 1990 | 132.6% | -4.8% |
| 1991 | 129.2% | -2.6% |
| 1992 | 137.3% | +6.3% |
| 1993 | 141.6% | +3.1% |
| 1994 | 139.6% | -1.5% |
| 1995 | 136.5% | -2.2% |
| 1996 | 132.1% | -3.2% |
| 1997 | 135.7% | +2.7% |
| 1998 | 133.4% | -1.7% |
| 1999 | 136.4% | +2.3% |
| 2000 | 147.5% | +8.1% |
| 2001 | 127.9% | -13.3% |
| 2002 | 113.4% | -11.3% |
| 2003 | 123.6% | +9.0% |
| 2004 | 116.1% | -6.1% |
| 2005 | 120.5% | +3.8% |
| 2006 | 120.6% | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 132.7% | +10.0% |
| 2008 | 115.0% | -13.3% |
| 2009 | 104.3% | -9.3% |
| 2010 | 120.6% | +15.6% |
| 2011 | 125.4% | +4.0% |
| 2012 | 128.9% | +2.8% |
| 2013 | 129.7% | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 144.1% | +11.1% |
| 2015 | 131.9% | -8.5% |
| 2016 | 129.2% | -2.0% |
| 2017 | 134.5% | +4.1% |
| 2018 | 132.9% | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 131.0% | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 124.3% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | 113.5% | -8.8% |
| 2022 | 122.2% | +7.7% |
| 2023 | 143.8% | +17.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 86.5% | 73.8% | 101.7% | 9 |
| 1970s | 86.7% | 65.9% | 116.1% | 10 |
| 1980s | 120.5% | 98.2% | 139.3% | 10 |
| 1990s | 135.5% | 129.2% | 141.6% | 10 |
| 2000s | 122.2% | 104.3% | 147.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | 130.8% | 120.6% | 144.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 126.0% | 113.5% | 143.8% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Japan
More agriculture & rural data for Japan
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.95 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0096 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 323.87 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.89 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.077 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 1.0% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 1.0% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.6% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Japan?
- Fertilizer consumption in Japan was 143.8% 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 Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 147.5% in 2000.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 65.9% in 1974.
- How does Japan rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Japan ranks 53rd out of 106 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Japan 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.