Fertilizer consumption in Kenya
Kenya: Fertilizer consumption was 5,550.0% in 1967. ▲ Rising
Fertilizer consumption in Kenya, 1961–1967
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 Kenya is 5,550.0%, measured in 1967. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.
The figure is up 8.6% on the previous year and up 200.0% over ten years.
Kenya ranks 7th of 106 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Fertilizer consumption in Kenya, year by year
| Year | % of fertilizer production | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,850.0% | — |
| 1962 | 2,016.7% | +9.0% |
| 1963 | 2,670.3% | +32.4% |
| 1964 | 3,210.8% | +20.2% |
| 1965 | 4,004.0% | +24.7% |
| 1966 | 5,112.0% | +27.7% |
| 1967 | 5,550.0% | +8.6% |
Countries ranked near Kenya
- 4 Peru 11,382.0% compare
- 5 Burkina Faso 8,857.2%
- 6 France 7,180.7% compare
- 8 Zambia 3,487.9%
- 9 Ecuador 2,436.2%
- 10 Côte d'Ivoire 2,160.0%
More agriculture & rural data for Kenya
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 16.52 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2316 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 547.24 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.47 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.6779 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 23.2% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 23.2% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 12.9% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.0% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Kenya?
- Fertilizer consumption in Kenya was 5,550.0% in 1967, 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 Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 5,550.0% in 1967.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,850.0% in 1961.
- How does Kenya rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Kenya ranks 7th out of 106 countries with data for 1967.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 200.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Kenya 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.