Fertilizer consumption in Romania
Romania: Fertilizer consumption was 544.2% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Romania, 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 Romania is 544.2%, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
That represents a change of up 19.3% on the previous year and up 717.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Romania peaked at 544.2% in 2023 and was at its lowest, 25.5%, in 1995.
That places Romania 22nd out of 106 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in Romania, year by year
| Year | % of fertilizer production | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 31.4% | — |
| 1962 | 78.0% | +148.2% |
| 1963 | 101.6% | +30.2% |
| 1964 | 85.9% | -15.5% |
| 1965 | 91.0% | +6.0% |
| 1966 | 80.2% | -11.8% |
| 1967 | 82.1% | +2.3% |
| 1968 | 80.4% | -2.0% |
| 1969 | 75.3% | -6.4% |
| 1970 | 66.7% | -11.4% |
| 1971 | 59.1% | -11.4% |
| 1972 | 53.9% | -8.9% |
| 1973 | 70.3% | +30.5% |
| 1974 | 66.6% | -5.3% |
| 1975 | 70.6% | +6.0% |
| 1976 | 62.7% | -11.1% |
| 1977 | 58.6% | -6.6% |
| 1978 | 62.1% | +6.0% |
| 1979 | 58.5% | -5.8% |
| 1980 | 51.1% | -12.6% |
| 1981 | 63.7% | +24.7% |
| 1982 | 60.7% | -4.8% |
| 1983 | 58.3% | -4.0% |
| 1984 | 57.3% | -1.7% |
| 1985 | 52.4% | -8.5% |
| 1986 | 51.5% | -1.7% |
| 1987 | 53.3% | +3.5% |
| 1988 | 51.7% | -3.0% |
| 1989 | 51.4% | -0.7% |
| 1990 | 72.9% | +41.9% |
| 1991 | 42.6% | -41.6% |
| 1992 | 41.1% | -3.3% |
| 1993 | 48.0% | +16.6% |
| 1994 | 33.0% | -31.2% |
| 1995 | 25.5% | -22.7% |
| 1996 | 29.1% | +13.9% |
| 1997 | 39.4% | +35.6% |
| 1998 | 87.7% | +122.7% |
| 1999 | 37.7% | -57.1% |
| 2000 | 31.4% | -16.6% |
| 2001 | 41.4% | +31.6% |
| 2002 | 39.0% | -5.7% |
| 2003 | 46.1% | +18.2% |
| 2004 | 37.8% | -18.1% |
| 2005 | 36.2% | -4.2% |
| 2006 | 34.6% | -4.3% |
| 2007 | 36.6% | +5.7% |
| 2008 | 41.5% | +13.6% |
| 2009 | 43.5% | +4.8% |
| 2010 | 65.2% | +49.9% |
| 2011 | 72.9% | +11.7% |
| 2012 | 61.7% | -15.3% |
| 2013 | 66.6% | +7.8% |
| 2014 | 59.0% | -11.4% |
| 2015 | 111.4% | +89.0% |
| 2016 | 129.3% | +16.1% |
| 2017 | 125.5% | -3.0% |
| 2018 | 135.9% | +8.3% |
| 2019 | 84.8% | -37.6% |
| 2020 | 57.4% | -32.3% |
| 2021 | 123.9% | +115.9% |
| 2022 | 456.0% | +268.0% |
| 2023 | 544.2% | +19.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 78.4% | 31.4% | 101.6% | 9 |
| 1970s | 62.9% | 53.9% | 70.6% | 10 |
| 1980s | 55.1% | 51.1% | 63.7% | 10 |
| 1990s | 45.7% | 25.5% | 87.7% | 10 |
| 2000s | 38.8% | 31.4% | 46.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 91.2% | 59.0% | 135.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 295.4% | 57.4% | 544.2% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Romania
- 19 Cuba 684.6% compare
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- 23 Albania 530.0% compare
- 24 South Africa 491.1% compare
- 25 North Korea 472.4% compare
More agriculture & rural data for Romania
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 19.62 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.03 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 676.39 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.1768 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4783 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 3.0% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 3.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.9% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Romania?
- Fertilizer consumption in Romania was 544.2% 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 Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 544.2% in 2023.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 25.5% in 1995.
- How does Romania rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Romania ranks 22nd out of 106 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 717.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania 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.