Fertilizer consumption in Switzerland
Switzerland: Fertilizer consumption was 592.9% in 2000. ▲ Rising
Fertilizer consumption in Switzerland, 1961–2000
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 Switzerland is 592.9%, measured in 2000.
That represents a change of up 4.6% on the previous year and up 3.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Switzerland peaked at 1,035.7% in 1994 and was at its lowest, 280.8%, in 1962.
That places Switzerland 21st out of 106 countries with data for 2000, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 40 years of available data.
Fertilizer consumption in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | % of fertilizer production | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 361.0% | — |
| 1962 | 280.8% | -22.2% |
| 1963 | 285.5% | +1.7% |
| 1964 | 313.2% | +9.7% |
| 1965 | 307.6% | -1.8% |
| 1966 | 305.0% | -0.8% |
| 1967 | 304.1% | -0.3% |
| 1968 | 326.8% | +7.5% |
| 1969 | 429.4% | +31.4% |
| 1970 | 462.4% | +7.7% |
| 1971 | 480.9% | +4.0% |
| 1972 | 418.9% | -12.9% |
| 1973 | 505.4% | +20.7% |
| 1974 | 436.0% | -13.7% |
| 1975 | 434.5% | -0.3% |
| 1976 | 430.2% | -1.0% |
| 1977 | 444.6% | +3.3% |
| 1978 | 499.7% | +12.4% |
| 1979 | 479.9% | -4.0% |
| 1980 | 506.1% | +5.5% |
| 1981 | 479.9% | -5.2% |
| 1982 | 509.3% | +6.1% |
| 1983 | 494.4% | -2.9% |
| 1984 | 494.2% | -0.0% |
| 1985 | 432.0% | -12.6% |
| 1986 | 466.8% | +8.1% |
| 1987 | 527.7% | +13.0% |
| 1988 | 494.7% | -6.2% |
| 1989 | 543.3% | +9.8% |
| 1990 | 575.0% | +5.8% |
| 1991 | 609.9% | +6.1% |
| 1992 | 658.9% | +8.0% |
| 1993 | 651.8% | -1.1% |
| 1994 | 1,035.7% | +58.9% |
| 1995 | 540.0% | -47.9% |
| 1996 | 961.5% | +78.1% |
| 1997 | 636.8% | -33.8% |
| 1998 | 666.8% | +4.7% |
| 1999 | 566.7% | -15.0% |
| 2000 | 592.9% | +4.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 323.7% | 280.8% | 429.4% | 9 |
| 1970s | 459.3% | 418.9% | 505.4% | 10 |
| 1980s | 494.8% | 432.0% | 543.3% | 10 |
| 1990s | 690.3% | 540.0% | 1,035.7% | 10 |
| 2000s | 592.9% | 592.9% | 592.9% | 1 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Switzerland
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0064 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 739.83 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.8806 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1427 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 0.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 0.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.1% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.5% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Switzerland?
- Fertilizer consumption in Switzerland was 592.9% in 2000, 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 Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 1,035.7% in 1994.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 280.8% in 1962.
- How does Switzerland rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Switzerland ranks 21st out of 106 countries with data for 2000.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Switzerland 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.