Fertilizer consumption in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: Fertilizer consumption was 472.4% in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of, 1961–2019
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 2019, fertilizer consumption in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of stood at 472.4%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 48.7% on the previous year and up 127.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of peaked at 649.9% in 2001 and was at its lowest, 94.7%, in 1987.
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of ranks 25th of 106 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of, year by year
| Year | % of fertilizer production | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 100.0% | — |
| 1962 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 102.8% | +2.8% |
| 1967 | 107.8% | +4.9% |
| 1968 | 122.5% | +13.7% |
| 1969 | 111.1% | -9.3% |
| 1970 | 106.0% | -4.6% |
| 1971 | 106.3% | +0.3% |
| 1972 | 107.8% | +1.4% |
| 1973 | 115.7% | +7.3% |
| 1974 | 114.7% | -0.9% |
| 1975 | 115.7% | +0.8% |
| 1976 | 110.8% | -4.2% |
| 1977 | 107.7% | -2.8% |
| 1978 | 114.9% | +6.7% |
| 1979 | 110.7% | -3.7% |
| 1980 | 107.2% | -3.1% |
| 1981 | 107.7% | +0.4% |
| 1982 | 103.1% | -4.2% |
| 1983 | 102.0% | -1.1% |
| 1984 | 101.6% | -0.4% |
| 1985 | 110.4% | +8.6% |
| 1986 | 97.2% | -11.9% |
| 1987 | 94.7% | -2.5% |
| 1988 | 101.1% | +6.7% |
| 1989 | 102.2% | +1.1% |
| 1990 | 104.4% | +2.2% |
| 1991 | 101.8% | -2.6% |
| 1992 | 99.1% | -2.7% |
| 1993 | 97.0% | -2.1% |
| 1994 | 96.7% | -0.3% |
| 1995 | 109.7% | +13.4% |
| 1996 | 101.1% | -7.8% |
| 1997 | 186.0% | +84.0% |
| 1998 | 191.7% | +3.1% |
| 1999 | 243.3% | +26.9% |
| 2000 | 512.0% | +110.5% |
| 2001 | 649.9% | +26.9% |
| 2002 | 563.1% | -13.3% |
| 2003 | 468.2% | -16.8% |
| 2004 | 239.1% | -48.9% |
| 2005 | 216.3% | -9.5% |
| 2006 | 238.3% | +10.2% |
| 2007 | 187.3% | -21.4% |
| 2008 | 181.4% | -3.2% |
| 2009 | 208.1% | +14.7% |
| 2010 | 272.2% | +30.8% |
| 2011 | 326.9% | +20.1% |
| 2012 | 257.5% | -21.2% |
| 2013 | 272.5% | +5.8% |
| 2014 | 222.2% | -18.4% |
| 2015 | 183.4% | -17.5% |
| 2016 | 241.0% | +31.4% |
| 2017 | 232.1% | -3.7% |
| 2018 | 317.8% | +36.9% |
| 2019 | 472.4% | +48.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 104.9% | 100.0% | 122.5% | 9 |
| 1970s | 111.0% | 106.0% | 115.7% | 10 |
| 1980s | 102.7% | 94.7% | 110.4% | 10 |
| 1990s | 133.1% | 96.7% | 243.3% | 10 |
| 2000s | 346.4% | 181.4% | 649.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 279.8% | 183.4% | 472.4% | 10 |
Countries ranked near Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
- 22 Romania 544.2% compare
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More agriculture & rural data for Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
- Rural population growth -0.6% (2025)
- Rural population 35.8% (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.6454 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3581 units per person (2025)
- Rural population 9.52 million (2025)
- Cereal yield vs. GDP per capita 3.61 kg per hectare (2024)
- Cereal production 4.89 million metric tons (2024)
- Cereal yield 3,610 kg per hectare (2024)
- Aquaculture production 685,700 metric tons (2024)
- Land under cereal production 1.35 million hectares (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of?
- Fertilizer consumption in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of was 472.4% in 2019, 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 Korea, Democratic People's Republic of?
- The highest recorded value was 649.9% in 2001.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of?
- The lowest recorded value was 94.7% in 1987.
- How does Korea, Democratic People's Republic of rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Korea, Democratic People's Republic of ranks 25th out of 106 countries with data for 2019.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of?
- Over the last ten years it is up 127.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Korea, Democratic People's Republic of 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.