Fertilizer consumption in Senegal
Senegal: Fertilizer consumption was 208.6% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Senegal, 1967–2023
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 Senegal is 208.6%, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 52.4% on the previous year and down 72.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Senegal peaked at 1,660.1% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 18.1%, in 1990.
Senegal ranks 51st of 106 countries on this measure, 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 Senegal, year by year
| Year | % of fertilizer production | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 623.5% | — |
| 1968 | 111.0% | -82.2% |
| 1969 | 54.3% | -51.1% |
| 1970 | 36.6% | -32.5% |
| 1971 | 52.9% | +44.3% |
| 1972 | 51.1% | -3.4% |
| 1973 | 79.1% | +54.8% |
| 1974 | 136.7% | +72.8% |
| 1975 | 165.2% | +20.8% |
| 1976 | 133.0% | -19.5% |
| 1977 | 156.0% | +17.3% |
| 1978 | 93.5% | -40.0% |
| 1979 | 87.9% | -6.0% |
| 1980 | 62.2% | -29.2% |
| 1981 | 80.5% | +29.4% |
| 1982 | 96.8% | +20.4% |
| 1983 | 97.4% | +0.6% |
| 1984 | 45.6% | -53.2% |
| 1985 | 34.4% | -24.6% |
| 1986 | 43.9% | +27.8% |
| 1987 | 37.1% | -15.7% |
| 1988 | 49.3% | +32.9% |
| 1989 | 32.9% | -33.2% |
| 1990 | 18.1% | -45.0% |
| 1991 | 22.7% | +25.5% |
| 1992 | 29.3% | +29.0% |
| 1993 | 38.7% | +32.1% |
| 1994 | 42.4% | +9.5% |
| 1995 | 23.8% | -44.0% |
| 1996 | 35.9% | +51.1% |
| 1997 | 26.8% | -25.3% |
| 1998 | 24.1% | -10.2% |
| 1999 | 54.4% | +125.8% |
| 2000 | 73.7% | +35.6% |
| 2001 | 51.6% | -30.0% |
| 2002 | 82.1% | +59.0% |
| 2003 | 54.5% | -33.6% |
| 2004 | 70.5% | +29.2% |
| 2005 | 68.6% | -2.6% |
| 2006 | 133.7% | +94.8% |
| 2007 | 32.2% | -75.9% |
| 2008 | 90.5% | +181.2% |
| 2009 | 1,660.1% | +1734.4% |
| 2010 | 1,360.2% | -18.1% |
| 2011 | 488.5% | -64.1% |
| 2012 | 549.1% | +12.4% |
| 2013 | 759.6% | +38.3% |
| 2014 | 543.7% | -28.4% |
| 2015 | 334.6% | -38.5% |
| 2016 | 279.6% | -16.5% |
| 2017 | 129.7% | -53.6% |
| 2018 | 98.7% | -23.9% |
| 2019 | 262.3% | +165.7% |
| 2020 | 293.1% | +11.8% |
| 2021 | 131.8% | -55.0% |
| 2022 | 438.2% | +232.5% |
| 2023 | 208.6% | -52.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 262.9% | 54.3% | 623.5% | 3 |
| 1970s | 99.2% | 36.6% | 165.2% | 10 |
| 1980s | 58.0% | 32.9% | 97.4% | 10 |
| 1990s | 31.6% | 18.1% | 54.4% | 10 |
| 2000s | 231.8% | 32.2% | 1,660.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 480.6% | 98.7% | 1,360.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 267.9% | 131.8% | 438.2% | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Senegal
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 26.22 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1708 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 333.94 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4423 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 17.1% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 17.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.8% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.2% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Senegal?
- Fertilizer consumption in Senegal was 208.6% 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 Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 1,660.1% in 2009.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.1% in 1990.
- How does Senegal rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Senegal ranks 51st out of 106 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 72.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Senegal 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.