Fertilizer consumption in Myanmar
Myanmar: Fertilizer consumption was 467.7% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Myanmar, 1970–2021
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
Myanmar recorded 467.7% for fertilizer consumption in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 42.9% on the previous year and up 120.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Myanmar peaked at 2,375.0% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 88.5%, in 1988.
That places Myanmar 26th out of 106 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | % of fertilizer production | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 140.0% | — |
| 1971 | 135.6% | -3.1% |
| 1972 | 130.5% | -3.7% |
| 1973 | 112.7% | -13.7% |
| 1974 | 103.1% | -8.5% |
| 1975 | 115.6% | +12.1% |
| 1976 | 92.2% | -20.2% |
| 1977 | 116.9% | +26.8% |
| 1978 | 148.7% | +27.2% |
| 1979 | 151.1% | +1.7% |
| 1980 | 167.6% | +10.9% |
| 1981 | 209.3% | +24.9% |
| 1982 | 328.9% | +57.1% |
| 1983 | 266.2% | -19.1% |
| 1984 | 217.6% | -18.3% |
| 1985 | 168.8% | -22.4% |
| 1986 | 127.4% | -24.5% |
| 1987 | 92.1% | -27.7% |
| 1988 | 88.5% | -3.9% |
| 1989 | 94.1% | +6.3% |
| 1990 | 107.4% | +14.2% |
| 1991 | 120.4% | +12.0% |
| 1992 | 150.6% | +25.1% |
| 1993 | 172.6% | +14.6% |
| 1994 | 210.4% | +21.9% |
| 1995 | 274.9% | +30.7% |
| 1996 | 236.3% | -14.0% |
| 1997 | 317.0% | +34.2% |
| 1998 | 333.0% | +5.0% |
| 1999 | 249.0% | -25.2% |
| 2000 | 266.8% | +7.2% |
| 2001 | 346.7% | +30.0% |
| 2002 | 207.4% | -40.2% |
| 2003 | 338.5% | +63.2% |
| 2004 | 493.4% | +45.8% |
| 2005 | 142.4% | -71.1% |
| 2006 | 176.1% | +23.6% |
| 2007 | 329.6% | +87.2% |
| 2008 | 166.7% | -49.4% |
| 2009 | 209.7% | +25.8% |
| 2010 | 442.0% | +110.7% |
| 2011 | 212.1% | -52.0% |
| 2012 | 175.2% | -17.4% |
| 2013 | 273.1% | +55.9% |
| 2014 | 336.4% | +23.2% |
| 2015 | 218.9% | -34.9% |
| 2016 | 566.4% | +158.8% |
| 2017 | 1,861.1% | +228.6% |
| 2018 | 2,375.0% | +27.6% |
| 2019 | 1,211.4% | -49.0% |
| 2020 | 819.3% | -32.4% |
| 2021 | 467.7% | -42.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 124.6% | 92.2% | 151.1% | 10 |
| 1980s | 176.0% | 88.5% | 328.9% | 10 |
| 1990s | 217.1% | 107.4% | 333.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 267.7% | 142.4% | 493.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 767.1% | 175.2% | 2,375.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 643.5% | 467.7% | 819.3% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
- 23 Albania 530.0% compare
- 24 South Africa 491.1% compare
- 25 North Korea 472.4% compare
- 27 Philippines 459.2% compare
- 28 El Salvador 453.9% compare
- 29 Thailand 423.3% compare
More agriculture & rural data for Myanmar
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.26 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.253 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 376.69 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.4495 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.6942 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 25.3% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 25.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 3.3% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.5% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Myanmar?
- Fertilizer consumption in Myanmar was 467.7% in 2021, 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 Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 2,375.0% in 2018.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 88.5% in 1988.
- How does Myanmar rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Myanmar ranks 26th out of 106 countries with data for 2021.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 120.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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.