Fertilizer consumption in Small states
Small states: Fertilizer consumption was 48.2% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Small states, 1976–2023
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
In 2023, fertilizer consumption in Small states stood at 48.2%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 64.9% on the previous year and up 60.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Small states peaked at 174.2% in 1981 and was at its lowest, 14.0%, in 2010.
Small states ranks 37th of 44 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in Small states, year by year
| Year | % of fertilizer production | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 91.1% | — |
| 1977 | 99.3% | +8.9% |
| 1978 | 96.7% | -2.6% |
| 1979 | 125.5% | +29.7% |
| 1980 | 138.5% | +10.4% |
| 1981 | 174.2% | +25.7% |
| 1982 | 167.5% | -3.8% |
| 1983 | 161.1% | -3.8% |
| 1984 | 69.0% | -57.2% |
| 1985 | 33.9% | -50.8% |
| 1986 | 22.4% | -34.0% |
| 1987 | 33.1% | +47.9% |
| 1992 | 57.4% | +73.3% |
| 1993 | 43.0% | -25.1% |
| 1997 | 26.4% | -38.6% |
| 1999 | 27.2% | +3.2% |
| 2000 | 30.7% | +12.8% |
| 2001 | 26.9% | -12.5% |
| 2002 | 22.6% | -15.8% |
| 2003 | 28.9% | +27.6% |
| 2004 | 27.6% | -4.5% |
| 2005 | 20.3% | -26.2% |
| 2006 | 20.8% | +2.1% |
| 2007 | 21.8% | +5.0% |
| 2008 | 25.1% | +15.1% |
| 2009 | 31.3% | +24.5% |
| 2010 | 14.0% | -55.1% |
| 2011 | 14.3% | +1.8% |
| 2012 | 17.4% | +21.6% |
| 2013 | 30.0% | +72.8% |
| 2014 | 33.4% | +11.3% |
| 2015 | 30.5% | -8.7% |
| 2016 | 30.8% | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 29.1% | -5.7% |
| 2018 | 33.3% | +14.3% |
| 2019 | 29.6% | -10.9% |
| 2020 | 27.9% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | 28.7% | +2.9% |
| 2022 | 29.2% | +1.9% |
| 2023 | 48.2% | +64.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 103.1% | 91.1% | 125.5% | 4 |
| 1980s | 100.0% | 22.4% | 174.2% | 8 |
| 1990s | 38.5% | 26.4% | 57.4% | 4 |
| 2000s | 25.6% | 20.3% | 31.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 26.2% | 14.0% | 33.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 33.5% | 27.9% | 48.2% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Small states
More agriculture & rural data for Small states
- Rural population, per capita 0.479 units per person (2025)
- Rural population 9.75 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.4% (2025)
- Rural population 47.9% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.2% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.2% (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 611.84 current US$ per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 11.17 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0369 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 12.45 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Small states?
- Fertilizer consumption in Small states was 48.2% 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 Small states?
- The highest recorded value was 174.2% in 1981.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Small states?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.0% in 2010.
- How does Small states rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Small states ranks 37th out of 44 groups with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Small states?
- Over the last ten years it is up 60.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this 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.