Fertilizer consumption in Spain
Spain: Fertilizer consumption was 111.2% in 2023. ▲ Rising
Fertilizer consumption in Spain, 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
In 2023, fertilizer consumption in Spain stood at 111.2%.
The figure is up 31.1% on the previous year and up 6.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Spain peaked at 135.9% in 2002 and was at its lowest, 69.3%, in 1981.
Spain ranks 60th of 106 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 63 years of available data.
Fertilizer consumption in Spain, year by year
| Year | % of fertilizer production | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 107.8% | — |
| 1962 | 111.3% | +3.2% |
| 1963 | 109.7% | -1.5% |
| 1964 | 91.9% | -16.2% |
| 1965 | 77.8% | -15.4% |
| 1966 | 74.1% | -4.8% |
| 1967 | 73.0% | -1.5% |
| 1968 | 76.8% | +5.3% |
| 1969 | 75.6% | -1.6% |
| 1970 | 75.9% | +0.4% |
| 1971 | 80.7% | +6.4% |
| 1972 | 78.2% | -3.0% |
| 1973 | 82.9% | +6.0% |
| 1974 | 87.4% | +5.4% |
| 1975 | 78.1% | -10.5% |
| 1976 | 83.0% | +6.3% |
| 1977 | 72.9% | -12.2% |
| 1978 | 77.7% | +6.6% |
| 1979 | 80.4% | +3.4% |
| 1980 | 77.4% | -3.7% |
| 1981 | 69.3% | -10.5% |
| 1982 | 77.3% | +11.6% |
| 1983 | 75.8% | -1.9% |
| 1984 | 77.8% | +2.6% |
| 1985 | 80.7% | +3.7% |
| 1986 | 86.4% | +7.1% |
| 1987 | 92.7% | +7.2% |
| 1988 | 99.3% | +7.1% |
| 1989 | 99.4% | +0.2% |
| 1990 | 109.5% | +10.1% |
| 1991 | 112.3% | +2.6% |
| 1992 | 99.7% | -11.3% |
| 1993 | 100.7% | +1.0% |
| 1994 | 101.8% | +1.1% |
| 1995 | 97.9% | -3.8% |
| 1996 | 115.7% | +18.1% |
| 1997 | 103.1% | -10.9% |
| 1998 | 123.0% | +19.3% |
| 1999 | 120.3% | -2.2% |
| 2000 | 119.1% | -0.9% |
| 2001 | 126.4% | +6.1% |
| 2002 | 135.9% | +7.5% |
| 2003 | 124.6% | -8.3% |
| 2004 | 118.0% | -5.3% |
| 2005 | 103.7% | -12.1% |
| 2006 | 112.7% | +8.6% |
| 2007 | 117.2% | +4.0% |
| 2008 | 89.2% | -23.9% |
| 2009 | 106.1% | +19.0% |
| 2010 | 112.2% | +5.7% |
| 2011 | 95.7% | -14.6% |
| 2012 | 90.8% | -5.2% |
| 2013 | 104.5% | +15.2% |
| 2014 | 117.5% | +12.4% |
| 2015 | 112.7% | -4.1% |
| 2016 | 110.5% | -2.0% |
| 2017 | 120.4% | +9.0% |
| 2018 | 114.6% | -4.8% |
| 2019 | 121.8% | +6.3% |
| 2020 | 132.8% | +9.1% |
| 2021 | 97.3% | -26.7% |
| 2022 | 84.8% | -12.9% |
| 2023 | 111.2% | +31.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 88.7% | 73.0% | 111.3% | 9 |
| 1970s | 79.7% | 72.9% | 87.4% | 10 |
| 1980s | 83.6% | 69.3% | 99.4% | 10 |
| 1990s | 108.4% | 97.9% | 123.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 115.3% | 89.2% | 135.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 110.1% | 90.8% | 121.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 106.5% | 84.8% | 132.8% | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Spain
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 7.64 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0268 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,036 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.0113 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
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- Agriculture share gdp 2.68 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 2.68 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.9% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.0% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Spain?
- Fertilizer consumption in Spain was 111.2% 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 Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 135.9% in 2002.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 69.3% in 1981.
- How does Spain rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Spain ranks 60th out of 106 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Spain 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.