Fertilizer consumption in Pre-demographic dividend
Pre-demographic dividend: Fertilizer consumption was 208.7% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Pre-demographic dividend, 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
Pre-demographic dividend recorded 208.7% for fertilizer consumption in 2023.
The figure is up 20.5% on the previous year and down 29.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Pre-demographic dividend peaked at 1,850.0% in 1961 and was at its lowest, 61.9%, in 1989.
That places Pre-demographic dividend 13th out of 46 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in Pre-demographic dividend, year by year
| Year | % of fertilizer production | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,850.0% | — |
| 1962 | 1,042.2% | -43.7% |
| 1963 | 972.8% | -6.7% |
| 1964 | 557.7% | -42.7% |
| 1965 | 506.9% | -9.1% |
| 1966 | 691.0% | +36.3% |
| 1967 | 629.5% | -8.9% |
| 1968 | 140.2% | -77.7% |
| 1969 | 103.8% | -25.9% |
| 1970 | 225.4% | +117.1% |
| 1971 | 220.9% | -2.0% |
| 1972 | 144.7% | -34.5% |
| 1973 | 168.0% | +16.1% |
| 1974 | 188.2% | +12.1% |
| 1975 | 294.6% | +56.5% |
| 1976 | 304.1% | +3.2% |
| 1977 | 177.4% | -41.7% |
| 1978 | 123.9% | -30.1% |
| 1979 | 88.9% | -28.3% |
| 1980 | 111.1% | +25.0% |
| 1981 | 401.4% | +261.3% |
| 1982 | 553.5% | +37.9% |
| 1983 | 198.6% | -64.1% |
| 1984 | 182.3% | -8.2% |
| 1985 | 130.4% | -28.4% |
| 1986 | 125.8% | -3.6% |
| 1987 | 107.7% | -14.3% |
| 1988 | 65.7% | -39.0% |
| 1989 | 61.9% | -5.8% |
| 1990 | 90.4% | +46.1% |
| 1991 | 138.4% | +53.1% |
| 1992 | 122.6% | -11.4% |
| 1993 | 137.1% | +11.8% |
| 1994 | 147.7% | +7.7% |
| 1995 | 117.9% | -20.2% |
| 1996 | 121.5% | +3.1% |
| 1997 | 133.4% | +9.8% |
| 1998 | 128.0% | -4.1% |
| 1999 | 142.3% | +11.2% |
| 2000 | 124.3% | -12.7% |
| 2001 | 93.1% | -25.1% |
| 2002 | 156.5% | +68.2% |
| 2003 | 483.7% | +209.0% |
| 2004 | 346.8% | -28.3% |
| 2005 | 369.7% | +6.6% |
| 2006 | 353.0% | -4.5% |
| 2007 | 373.5% | +5.8% |
| 2008 | 318.5% | -14.7% |
| 2009 | 338.9% | +6.4% |
| 2010 | 605.4% | +78.6% |
| 2011 | 445.9% | -26.3% |
| 2012 | 319.1% | -28.4% |
| 2013 | 297.8% | -6.7% |
| 2014 | 358.5% | +20.4% |
| 2015 | 408.4% | +13.9% |
| 2016 | 302.9% | -25.8% |
| 2017 | 352.1% | +16.2% |
| 2018 | 329.8% | -6.3% |
| 2019 | 345.9% | +4.9% |
| 2020 | 398.2% | +15.1% |
| 2021 | 363.3% | -8.8% |
| 2022 | 173.3% | -52.3% |
| 2023 | 208.7% | +20.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 721.6% | 103.8% | 1,850.0% | 9 |
| 1970s | 193.6% | 88.9% | 304.1% | 10 |
| 1980s | 193.8% | 61.9% | 553.5% | 10 |
| 1990s | 127.9% | 90.4% | 147.7% | 10 |
| 2000s | 295.8% | 93.1% | 483.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 376.6% | 297.8% | 605.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 285.9% | 173.3% | 398.2% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Pre-demographic dividend
- 10 Côte d'Ivoire 2,160.0% compare
- 11 Mozambique 2,100.0% compare
- 12 Uruguay 1,885.2% compare
- 13 Finland 1,716.0% compare
- 14 Tanzania, United Republic of 1,550.8% compare
- 15 Guatemala 1,518.3% compare
- 16 Sri Lanka 1,461.4% compare
More agriculture & rural data for Pre-demographic dividend
- Rural population, per capita 0.5405 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 19.3% (2025)
- Rural population 612.45 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 1.6% (2025)
- Rural population 54.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.2% (2019)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 3.3% (2023)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 283.67 current US$ per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.92 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.193 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Pre-demographic dividend?
- Fertilizer consumption in Pre-demographic dividend was 208.7% 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 Pre-demographic dividend?
- The highest recorded value was 1,850.0% in 1961.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Pre-demographic dividend?
- The lowest recorded value was 61.9% in 1989.
- How does Pre-demographic dividend rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Pre-demographic dividend ranks 13th out of 46 groups with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Pre-demographic dividend?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pre-demographic dividend 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.