Fertilizer consumption in Norway
Norway: Fertilizer consumption was 15.7% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Fertilizer consumption in Norway, 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
The most recent figure for fertilizer consumption in Norway is 15.7%, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 63 years on record.
The figure is down 13.6% on the previous year and down 4.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Norway peaked at 51.9% in 1977 and was at its lowest, 15.7%, in 2023.
Norway ranks 90th of 106 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 63 years of available data.
Fertilizer consumption in Norway, year by year
| Year | % of fertilizer production | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 44.0% | — |
| 1962 | 44.0% | +0.1% |
| 1963 | 41.5% | -5.8% |
| 1964 | 41.6% | +0.3% |
| 1965 | 39.8% | -4.3% |
| 1966 | 39.2% | -1.6% |
| 1967 | 40.3% | +2.9% |
| 1968 | 39.3% | -2.4% |
| 1969 | 41.9% | +6.5% |
| 1970 | 41.8% | -0.2% |
| 1971 | 42.2% | +0.9% |
| 1972 | 37.5% | -11.2% |
| 1973 | 36.2% | -3.4% |
| 1974 | 44.9% | +24.0% |
| 1975 | 48.9% | +8.8% |
| 1976 | 48.2% | -1.4% |
| 1977 | 51.9% | +7.7% |
| 1978 | 43.9% | -15.4% |
| 1979 | 44.6% | +1.7% |
| 1980 | 45.5% | +1.8% |
| 1981 | 44.1% | -3.0% |
| 1982 | 41.0% | -7.0% |
| 1983 | 39.0% | -5.0% |
| 1984 | 38.6% | -1.0% |
| 1985 | 40.8% | +5.7% |
| 1986 | 43.9% | +7.6% |
| 1987 | 38.6% | -12.0% |
| 1988 | 33.6% | -12.9% |
| 1989 | 29.3% | -12.8% |
| 1990 | 28.1% | -4.2% |
| 1991 | 31.4% | +11.9% |
| 1992 | 29.1% | -7.3% |
| 1993 | 27.8% | -4.6% |
| 1994 | 27.4% | -1.5% |
| 1995 | 25.3% | -7.7% |
| 1996 | 24.3% | -3.8% |
| 1997 | 25.4% | +4.7% |
| 1998 | 30.3% | +19.0% |
| 1999 | 26.2% | -13.4% |
| 2000 | 22.3% | -15.0% |
| 2001 | 21.6% | -3.1% |
| 2002 | 24.5% | +13.2% |
| 2003 | 25.8% | +5.3% |
| 2004 | 24.4% | -5.2% |
| 2005 | 26.5% | +8.4% |
| 2006 | 22.6% | -14.6% |
| 2007 | 22.3% | -1.4% |
| 2008 | 21.9% | -1.9% |
| 2009 | 27.3% | +24.6% |
| 2010 | 16.9% | -37.9% |
| 2011 | 19.6% | +15.5% |
| 2012 | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 2013 | 16.3% | -10.2% |
| 2014 | 17.2% | +5.0% |
| 2015 | 17.6% | +2.3% |
| 2016 | 18.8% | +7.0% |
| 2017 | 17.2% | -8.2% |
| 2018 | 18.0% | +4.6% |
| 2019 | 17.8% | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | 18.4% | +8.9% |
| 2022 | 18.1% | -1.6% |
| 2023 | 15.7% | -13.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 41.3% | 39.2% | 44.0% | 9 |
| 1970s | 44.0% | 36.2% | 51.9% | 10 |
| 1980s | 39.4% | 29.3% | 45.5% | 10 |
| 1990s | 27.5% | 24.3% | 31.4% | 10 |
| 2000s | 23.9% | 21.6% | 27.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.8% | 16.3% | 19.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.3% | 15.7% | 18.4% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Norway
- 87 Georgia 28.9% compare
- 88 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 21.4% compare
- 89 Belgium 21.0% compare
- 91 Netherlands 14.6% compare
- 92 Algeria 14.5% compare
- 93 Russian Federation 13.5% compare
More agriculture & rural data for Norway
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 2.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0164 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,553 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.7644 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1643 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 1.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 1.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Norway?
- Fertilizer consumption in Norway was 15.7% 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 Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 51.9% in 1977.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.7% in 2023.
- How does Norway rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Norway ranks 90th out of 106 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Norway 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.