Fertilizer consumption in Sweden
Sweden: Fertilizer consumption was 264.4% in 2007. ▲ Rising
Fertilizer consumption in Sweden, 1961–2007
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
Sweden recorded 264.4% for fertilizer consumption in 2007.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.4% on the previous year and up 0.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Sweden peaked at 322.9% in 2003 and was at its lowest, 115.5%, in 1990.
Sweden ranks 41st of 106 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 47 years of available data.
Fertilizer consumption in Sweden, year by year
| Year | % of fertilizer production | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 176.1% | — |
| 1962 | 184.8% | +4.9% |
| 1963 | 179.6% | -2.8% |
| 1964 | 193.2% | +7.6% |
| 1965 | 177.9% | -7.9% |
| 1966 | 161.2% | -9.4% |
| 1967 | 158.2% | -1.9% |
| 1968 | 155.5% | -1.7% |
| 1969 | 164.9% | +6.0% |
| 1970 | 167.4% | +1.5% |
| 1971 | 153.5% | -8.3% |
| 1972 | 147.8% | -3.7% |
| 1973 | 160.5% | +8.6% |
| 1974 | 142.5% | -11.2% |
| 1975 | 167.1% | +17.3% |
| 1976 | 181.6% | +8.7% |
| 1977 | 164.6% | -9.3% |
| 1978 | 176.5% | +7.2% |
| 1979 | 169.1% | -4.2% |
| 1980 | 154.9% | -8.4% |
| 1981 | 167.3% | +8.0% |
| 1982 | 150.7% | -9.9% |
| 1983 | 144.3% | -4.3% |
| 1984 | 134.0% | -7.1% |
| 1985 | 135.7% | +1.3% |
| 1986 | 154.1% | +13.5% |
| 1987 | 141.5% | -8.2% |
| 1988 | 146.9% | +3.8% |
| 1989 | 146.4% | -0.4% |
| 1990 | 115.5% | -21.1% |
| 1991 | 143.2% | +23.9% |
| 1992 | 268.5% | +87.6% |
| 1993 | 265.5% | -1.1% |
| 1994 | 262.6% | -1.1% |
| 1995 | 208.6% | -20.6% |
| 1996 | 252.5% | +21.1% |
| 1997 | 262.7% | +4.0% |
| 1998 | 262.5% | -0.1% |
| 1999 | 268.5% | +2.3% |
| 2000 | 222.4% | -17.2% |
| 2001 | 301.6% | +35.6% |
| 2002 | 307.7% | +2.0% |
| 2003 | 322.9% | +4.9% |
| 2004 | 312.3% | -3.3% |
| 2005 | 306.6% | -1.8% |
| 2006 | 255.7% | -16.6% |
| 2007 | 264.4% | +3.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 172.4% | 155.5% | 193.2% | 9 |
| 1970s | 163.1% | 142.5% | 181.6% | 10 |
| 1980s | 147.6% | 134.0% | 167.3% | 10 |
| 1990s | 231.0% | 115.5% | 268.5% | 10 |
| 2000s | 286.7% | 222.4% | 322.9% | 8 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
More agriculture & rural data for Sweden
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 15.81 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.015 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 949.09 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.74 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1092 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 1.5% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 1.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 3.6% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Sweden?
- Fertilizer consumption in Sweden was 264.4% in 2007, 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 Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 322.9% in 2003.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 115.5% in 1990.
- How does Sweden rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Sweden ranks 41st out of 106 countries with data for 2007.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Sweden 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.