Fertilizer consumption in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Fertilizer consumption was 7.1% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Fertilizer consumption in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 2015–2023
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 Lao People's Democratic Republic is 7.1%, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 9 years on record.
The figure is down 30.2% on the previous year and down 64.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 24.4% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 7.1%, in 2023.
That places Lao People's Democratic Republic 96th out of 106 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Fertilizer consumption in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | % of fertilizer production | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 20.4% | — |
| 2016 | 19.6% | -3.9% |
| 2017 | 18.7% | -4.5% |
| 2018 | 18.8% | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 24.4% | +30.3% |
| 2020 | 24.1% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 18.7% | -22.4% |
| 2022 | 10.2% | -45.3% |
| 2023 | 7.1% | -30.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 20.4% | 18.7% | 24.4% | 5 |
| 2020s | 15.0% | 7.1% | 24.1% | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 9.89 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1662 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 386.32 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.0583 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.5969 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 16.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 16.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 10.3% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 4.6% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Fertilizer consumption in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 7.1% 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 Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 24.4% in 2019.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.1% in 2023.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 96th out of 106 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 64.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Lao People's Democratic Republic 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.