Fertilizer consumption in Lebanon
Lebanon: Fertilizer consumption was 58.2% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Lebanon, 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
In 2023, fertilizer consumption in Lebanon stood at 58.2%.
That represents a change of up 51.1% on the previous year and up 26.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Lebanon peaked at 838.0% in 1983 and was at its lowest, 18.9%, in 1975.
Lebanon ranks 78th of 106 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in Lebanon, year by year
| Year | % of fertilizer production | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 271.6% | — |
| 1962 | 169.1% | -37.7% |
| 1963 | 278.7% | +64.8% |
| 1964 | 188.4% | -32.4% |
| 1965 | 148.6% | -21.1% |
| 1966 | 105.3% | -29.2% |
| 1967 | 107.3% | +1.9% |
| 1968 | 65.8% | -38.6% |
| 1969 | 76.7% | +16.6% |
| 1970 | 83.2% | +8.4% |
| 1971 | 112.4% | +35.2% |
| 1972 | 122.8% | +9.2% |
| 1973 | 111.9% | -8.9% |
| 1974 | 32.9% | -70.6% |
| 1975 | 18.9% | -42.4% |
| 1976 | 102.9% | +443.7% |
| 1977 | 41.5% | -59.6% |
| 1978 | 49.8% | +20.0% |
| 1979 | 45.9% | -7.9% |
| 1980 | 25.8% | -43.8% |
| 1981 | 69.0% | +167.3% |
| 1982 | 506.2% | +633.5% |
| 1983 | 838.0% | +65.5% |
| 1984 | 362.7% | -56.7% |
| 1988 | 113.0% | -68.8% |
| 1989 | 184.0% | +62.8% |
| 1990 | 74.7% | -59.4% |
| 1991 | 74.2% | -0.6% |
| 1992 | 52.3% | -29.6% |
| 1993 | 56.2% | +7.5% |
| 1994 | 31.5% | -44.0% |
| 1995 | 54.3% | +72.7% |
| 1996 | 58.9% | +8.5% |
| 1997 | 54.1% | -8.2% |
| 1998 | 47.5% | -12.2% |
| 1999 | 74.9% | +57.6% |
| 2000 | 71.2% | -5.0% |
| 2001 | 73.8% | +3.6% |
| 2002 | 44.5% | -39.7% |
| 2003 | 57.4% | +29.0% |
| 2004 | 46.4% | -19.1% |
| 2005 | 38.6% | -16.8% |
| 2006 | 28.2% | -26.8% |
| 2007 | 31.1% | +10.1% |
| 2008 | 29.8% | -4.0% |
| 2009 | 48.5% | +62.6% |
| 2010 | 36.2% | -25.4% |
| 2011 | 37.1% | +2.4% |
| 2012 | 41.7% | +12.5% |
| 2013 | 46.0% | +10.4% |
| 2014 | 40.7% | -11.5% |
| 2015 | 34.2% | -15.9% |
| 2016 | 64.6% | +88.6% |
| 2017 | 50.2% | -22.2% |
| 2018 | 37.7% | -24.9% |
| 2019 | 40.5% | +7.4% |
| 2020 | 62.7% | +54.9% |
| 2021 | 46.5% | -25.8% |
| 2022 | 38.6% | -17.1% |
| 2023 | 58.2% | +51.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 156.8% | 65.8% | 278.7% | 9 |
| 1970s | 72.2% | 18.9% | 122.8% | 10 |
| 1980s | 299.8% | 25.8% | 838.0% | 7 |
| 1990s | 57.9% | 31.5% | 74.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 46.9% | 28.2% | 73.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 42.9% | 34.2% | 64.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 51.5% | 38.6% | 62.7% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Lebanon
- 75 Hungary 59.0% compare
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- 77 Iran, Islamic Republic of 58.7% compare
- 79 Republic of Korea 57.1% compare
- 80 Azerbaijan 55.0% compare
- 81 Lithuania 51.0% compare
More agriculture & rural data for Lebanon
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 39.87 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0105 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 46.75 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -2.03 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Rural population, per capita 0.0904 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% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.9% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Lebanon?
- Fertilizer consumption in Lebanon was 58.2% 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 Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 838.0% in 1983.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.9% in 1975.
- How does Lebanon rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Lebanon ranks 78th out of 106 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lebanon 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.