Fertilizer consumption in Lower middle income
Lower middle income: Fertilizer consumption was 107.3% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Fertilizer consumption in Lower middle income, 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 Lower middle income stood at 107.3%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.8% on the previous year and down 15.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Lower middle income peaked at 188.2% in 1967 and was at its lowest, 102.3%, in 2002.
That places Lower middle income 22nd out of 44 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 63 years of available data.
Fertilizer consumption in Lower middle income, year by year
| Year | % of fertilizer production | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 164.1% | — |
| 1962 | 149.3% | -9.1% |
| 1963 | 155.2% | +4.0% |
| 1964 | 175.1% | +12.8% |
| 1965 | 167.3% | -4.5% |
| 1966 | 169.3% | +1.2% |
| 1967 | 188.2% | +11.1% |
| 1968 | 181.5% | -3.5% |
| 1969 | 175.7% | -3.2% |
| 1970 | 177.9% | +1.3% |
| 1971 | 179.3% | +0.8% |
| 1972 | 164.8% | -8.1% |
| 1973 | 171.0% | +3.8% |
| 1974 | 149.7% | -12.5% |
| 1975 | 175.0% | +16.9% |
| 1976 | 152.7% | -12.7% |
| 1977 | 160.5% | +5.1% |
| 1978 | 167.5% | +4.4% |
| 1979 | 168.3% | +0.4% |
| 1980 | 160.3% | -4.8% |
| 1981 | 136.5% | -14.8% |
| 1982 | 122.7% | -10.1% |
| 1983 | 123.4% | +0.6% |
| 1984 | 132.7% | +7.5% |
| 1985 | 130.2% | -1.9% |
| 1986 | 125.2% | -3.8% |
| 1987 | 110.0% | -12.1% |
| 1988 | 107.1% | -2.6% |
| 1989 | 114.7% | +7.1% |
| 1990 | 114.4% | -0.2% |
| 1991 | 112.7% | -1.5% |
| 1992 | 108.9% | -3.4% |
| 1993 | 110.9% | +1.8% |
| 1994 | 110.2% | -0.6% |
| 1995 | 107.8% | -2.2% |
| 1996 | 110.8% | +2.7% |
| 1997 | 111.8% | +1.0% |
| 1998 | 108.7% | -2.8% |
| 1999 | 110.1% | +1.3% |
| 2000 | 102.7% | -6.7% |
| 2001 | 103.4% | +0.8% |
| 2002 | 102.3% | -1.1% |
| 2003 | 105.9% | +3.5% |
| 2004 | 107.3% | +1.3% |
| 2005 | 116.8% | +8.9% |
| 2006 | 126.3% | +8.1% |
| 2007 | 130.0% | +2.9% |
| 2008 | 137.4% | +5.7% |
| 2009 | 139.6% | +1.6% |
| 2010 | 131.9% | -5.5% |
| 2011 | 135.2% | +2.5% |
| 2012 | 125.9% | -6.9% |
| 2013 | 126.7% | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 127.7% | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 129.7% | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 119.3% | -8.0% |
| 2017 | 117.4% | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 120.6% | +2.8% |
| 2019 | 120.1% | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 129.8% | +8.1% |
| 2021 | 121.3% | -6.6% |
| 2022 | 108.1% | -10.8% |
| 2023 | 107.3% | -0.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 169.5% | 149.3% | 188.2% | 9 |
| 1970s | 166.7% | 149.7% | 179.3% | 10 |
| 1980s | 126.3% | 107.1% | 160.3% | 10 |
| 1990s | 110.6% | 107.8% | 114.4% | 10 |
| 2000s | 117.2% | 102.3% | 139.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 125.5% | 117.4% | 135.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 116.6% | 107.3% | 129.8% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Lower middle income
- 19 Cuba 684.6% compare
- 20 Bangladesh 667.5% compare
- 21 Switzerland 592.9% compare
- 22 Romania 544.2% compare
- 23 Albania 530.0% compare
- 24 South Africa 491.1% compare
- 25 Korea, Democratic People's Republic of 472.4% compare
More agriculture & rural data for Lower middle income
- Rural population, per capita 0.5799 units per person (2025)
- Rural population 1.71 billion (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.6% (2025)
- Rural population 58.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.6% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.5% (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 440.6 current US$ per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 3.49 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1776 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 1.30 trillion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Lower middle income?
- Fertilizer consumption in Lower middle income was 107.3% 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 Lower middle income?
- The highest recorded value was 188.2% in 1967.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Lower middle income?
- The lowest recorded value was 102.3% in 2002.
- How does Lower middle income rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Lower middle income ranks 22nd out of 44 groups with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Lower middle income?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Lower middle income 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.