Fertilizer consumption in Other small states
Other small states: Fertilizer consumption was 41,591.8% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Other small states, 1980–2023
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
Other small states recorded 41,591.8% for fertilizer consumption in 2023.
That represents a change of down 6.4% on the previous year and up 35.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Other small states peaked at 108,277.0% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 78.4%, in 2006.
That places Other small states 1st out of 44 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in Other small states, year by year
| Year | % of fertilizer production | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 386.6% | — |
| 1986 | 231.7% | -40.1% |
| 1987 | 220.4% | -4.9% |
| 1992 | 177.8% | -19.3% |
| 1993 | 287.6% | +61.8% |
| 1997 | 118.3% | -58.9% |
| 1999 | 130.5% | +10.3% |
| 2000 | 140.6% | +7.7% |
| 2001 | 141.2% | +0.4% |
| 2002 | 184.7% | +30.9% |
| 2003 | 198.2% | +7.3% |
| 2004 | 125.6% | -36.6% |
| 2005 | 80.6% | -35.8% |
| 2006 | 78.4% | -2.8% |
| 2007 | 86.1% | +9.9% |
| 2008 | 97.1% | +12.8% |
| 2009 | 960.9% | +889.1% |
| 2010 | 13,223.3% | +1276.1% |
| 2011 | 37,669.3% | +184.9% |
| 2012 | 42,261.0% | +12.2% |
| 2013 | 30,626.0% | -27.5% |
| 2014 | 50,461.5% | +64.8% |
| 2015 | 100,608.0% | +99.4% |
| 2016 | 108,277.0% | +7.6% |
| 2017 | 48,051.6% | -55.6% |
| 2018 | 48,694.2% | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 49,377.3% | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 50,009.1% | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 53,454.0% | +6.9% |
| 2022 | 44,438.6% | -16.9% |
| 2023 | 41,591.8% | -6.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 279.6% | 220.4% | 386.6% | 3 |
| 1990s | 178.5% | 118.3% | 287.6% | 4 |
| 2000s | 209.3% | 78.4% | 960.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 52,924.9% | 13,223.3% | 108,277.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 47,373.4% | 41,591.8% | 53,454.0% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Other small states
More agriculture & rural data for Other small states
- Rural population, per capita 0.4482 units per person (2025)
- Rural population 5.84 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.3% (2025)
- Rural population 44.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.4% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.8% (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 514.72 current US$ per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 11.58 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0293 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 6.71 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Other small states?
- Fertilizer consumption in Other small states was 41,591.8% 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 Other small states?
- The highest recorded value was 108,277.0% in 2016.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Other small states?
- The lowest recorded value was 78.4% in 2006.
- How does Other small states rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Other small states ranks 1st out of 44 groups with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Other small states?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Other small states 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.