Fertilizer consumption in Poland
Poland: Fertilizer consumption was 89.5% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Fertilizer consumption in Poland, 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
Poland recorded 89.5% for fertilizer consumption in 2023.
That represents a change of up 19.9% on the previous year and up 16.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Poland peaked at 191.4% in 1966 and was at its lowest, 58.7%, in 2021.
That places Poland 64th out of 106 countries 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 Poland, year by year
| Year | % of fertilizer production | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 172.6% | — |
| 1962 | 160.3% | -7.1% |
| 1963 | 164.7% | +2.7% |
| 1964 | 164.3% | -0.3% |
| 1965 | 176.2% | +7.3% |
| 1966 | 191.4% | +8.6% |
| 1967 | 187.8% | -1.9% |
| 1968 | 173.6% | -7.6% |
| 1969 | 164.2% | -5.4% |
| 1970 | 157.9% | -3.9% |
| 1971 | 161.7% | +2.4% |
| 1972 | 159.5% | -1.4% |
| 1973 | 153.4% | -3.8% |
| 1974 | 151.7% | -1.1% |
| 1975 | 149.1% | -1.7% |
| 1976 | 144.8% | -2.9% |
| 1977 | 145.0% | +0.1% |
| 1978 | 142.9% | -1.4% |
| 1979 | 157.6% | +10.3% |
| 1980 | 164.1% | +4.1% |
| 1981 | 156.4% | -4.7% |
| 1982 | 146.5% | -6.3% |
| 1983 | 154.7% | +5.6% |
| 1984 | 146.6% | -5.2% |
| 1985 | 159.3% | +8.6% |
| 1986 | 147.5% | -7.4% |
| 1987 | 131.8% | -10.6% |
| 1988 | 132.6% | +0.6% |
| 1989 | 128.5% | -3.1% |
| 1990 | 90.4% | -29.7% |
| 1991 | 72.5% | -19.8% |
| 1992 | 80.5% | +11.0% |
| 1993 | 87.2% | +8.3% |
| 1994 | 84.9% | -2.6% |
| 1995 | 73.0% | -14.1% |
| 1996 | 80.2% | +9.9% |
| 1997 | 83.7% | +4.4% |
| 1998 | 75.7% | -9.5% |
| 1999 | 83.3% | +10.0% |
| 2000 | 83.7% | +0.5% |
| 2001 | 77.3% | -7.7% |
| 2002 | 71.6% | -7.4% |
| 2003 | 66.4% | -7.3% |
| 2004 | 62.5% | -5.8% |
| 2005 | 74.4% | +18.9% |
| 2006 | 75.7% | +1.9% |
| 2007 | 75.7% | -0.1% |
| 2008 | 74.2% | -2.0% |
| 2009 | 89.6% | +20.8% |
| 2010 | 79.7% | -11.1% |
| 2011 | 71.5% | -10.2% |
| 2012 | 72.0% | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 77.0% | +7.1% |
| 2014 | 67.3% | -12.7% |
| 2015 | 66.1% | -1.8% |
| 2016 | 72.1% | +9.2% |
| 2017 | 70.2% | -2.7% |
| 2018 | 66.0% | -6.0% |
| 2019 | 67.3% | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 58.9% | -12.4% |
| 2021 | 58.7% | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 74.7% | +27.2% |
| 2023 | 89.5% | +19.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 172.8% | 160.3% | 191.4% | 9 |
| 1970s | 152.3% | 142.9% | 161.7% | 10 |
| 1980s | 146.8% | 128.5% | 164.1% | 10 |
| 1990s | 81.1% | 72.5% | 90.4% | 10 |
| 2000s | 75.1% | 62.5% | 89.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 70.9% | 66.0% | 79.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 70.5% | 58.7% | 89.5% | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Poland
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.98 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0245 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 697.32 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.6232 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3991 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.5% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.0% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.2% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Poland?
- Fertilizer consumption in Poland was 89.5% 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 Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 191.4% in 1966.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 58.7% in 2021.
- How does Poland rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Poland ranks 64th out of 106 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Poland 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.