Fertilizer consumption in Oman
Oman: Fertilizer consumption was 2.8% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Oman, 2002–2023
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 Oman stood at 2.8%.
The figure is down 7.7% on the previous year and up 158.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Oman peaked at 30,056.7% in 2003 and was at its lowest, 1.1%, in 2013.
Oman ranks 100th of 106 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in Oman, year by year
| Year | % of fertilizer production | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 24,781.7% | — |
| 2003 | 30,056.7% | +21.3% |
| 2004 | 29,758.2% | -1.0% |
| 2005 | 4.4% | -100.0% |
| 2006 | 2.4% | -45.1% |
| 2007 | 1.9% | -20.3% |
| 2008 | 2.8% | +45.7% |
| 2009 | 1.4% | -49.6% |
| 2010 | 1.2% | -13.3% |
| 2011 | 1.4% | +10.9% |
| 2012 | 1.3% | -5.7% |
| 2013 | 1.1% | -16.3% |
| 2014 | 2.7% | +151.5% |
| 2015 | 1.7% | -38.0% |
| 2016 | 2.0% | +17.4% |
| 2017 | 1.5% | -22.6% |
| 2018 | 1.5% | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 4.2% | +171.8% |
| 2020 | 2.2% | -46.4% |
| 2021 | 1.9% | -16.8% |
| 2022 | 3.0% | +63.0% |
| 2023 | 2.8% | -7.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10,576.2% | 1.4% | 30,056.7% | 8 |
| 2010s | 1.9% | 1.1% | 4.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.5% | 1.9% | 3.0% | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Oman
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.37 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0281 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 560.19 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 3.86 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2052 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.8% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.4% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Oman?
- Fertilizer consumption in Oman was 2.8% 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 Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 30,056.7% in 2003.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.1% in 2013.
- How does Oman rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Oman ranks 100th out of 106 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 158.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Oman 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.