Fertilizer consumption in Syrian Arab Republic
Syrian Arab Republic: Fertilizer consumption was 73.4% in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Syrian Arab Republic, 1968–2014
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
Syrian Arab Republic recorded 73.4% for fertilizer consumption in 2014.
The figure is down 52.1% on the previous year and down 54.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Syrian Arab Republic peaked at 8,089.0% in 1970 and was at its lowest, 68.2%, in 2010.
That places Syrian Arab Republic 70th out of 106 countries with data for 2014, putting it 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 Syrian Arab Republic, year by year
| Year | % of fertilizer production | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 7,628.8% | — |
| 1969 | 7,215.8% | -5.4% |
| 1970 | 8,089.0% | +12.1% |
| 1971 | 1,285.0% | -84.1% |
| 1972 | 299.0% | -76.7% |
| 1973 | 435.2% | +45.6% |
| 1974 | 421.5% | -3.2% |
| 1975 | 274.8% | -34.8% |
| 1976 | 354.8% | +29.1% |
| 1977 | 392.6% | +10.7% |
| 1978 | 420.8% | +7.2% |
| 1979 | 613.4% | +45.8% |
| 1980 | 1,008.6% | +64.4% |
| 1981 | 218.8% | -78.3% |
| 1982 | 116.0% | -47.0% |
| 1983 | 107.6% | -7.2% |
| 1984 | 104.8% | -2.6% |
| 1985 | 110.7% | +5.6% |
| 1986 | 134.5% | +21.5% |
| 1987 | 238.7% | +77.5% |
| 1988 | 252.0% | +5.6% |
| 1989 | 203.1% | -19.4% |
| 1990 | 189.8% | -6.6% |
| 1991 | 719.0% | +278.9% |
| 1992 | 490.4% | -31.8% |
| 1993 | 594.2% | +21.2% |
| 1994 | 421.2% | -29.1% |
| 1995 | 445.7% | +5.8% |
| 1996 | 219.2% | -50.8% |
| 1997 | 240.9% | +9.9% |
| 1998 | 157.8% | -34.5% |
| 1999 | 218.1% | +38.3% |
| 2000 | 187.7% | -13.9% |
| 2001 | 136.5% | -27.3% |
| 2002 | 134.0% | -1.8% |
| 2003 | 146.9% | +9.6% |
| 2004 | 161.1% | +9.7% |
| 2005 | 154.5% | -4.1% |
| 2006 | 156.7% | +1.4% |
| 2007 | 162.7% | +3.8% |
| 2008 | 171.6% | +5.5% |
| 2009 | 153.2% | -10.7% |
| 2010 | 68.2% | -55.5% |
| 2011 | 90.3% | +32.3% |
| 2012 | 128.0% | +41.7% |
| 2013 | 153.3% | +19.7% |
| 2014 | 73.4% | -52.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7,422.2% | 7,215.8% | 7,628.8% | 2 |
| 1970s | 1,258.6% | 274.8% | 8,089.0% | 10 |
| 1980s | 249.5% | 104.8% | 1,008.6% | 10 |
| 1990s | 369.6% | 157.8% | 719.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 156.5% | 134.0% | 187.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 102.6% | 68.2% | 153.3% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Syrian Arab Republic
- 67 Bulgaria 82.7% compare
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More agriculture & rural data for Syrian Arab Republic
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.7% (2010)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 76.61 % change on previous year (2022)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 10.17 billion current US$ (2022)
- Rural population 7.15 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 3.7% (2025)
- Rural population 27.9% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.3% (2010)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.4285 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 452.85 current US$ per person (2022)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 3.81 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Syrian Arab Republic?
- Fertilizer consumption in Syrian Arab Republic was 73.4% in 2014, 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 Syrian Arab Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 8,089.0% in 1970.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 68.2% in 2010.
- How does Syrian Arab Republic rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Syrian Arab Republic ranks 70th out of 106 countries with data for 2014.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Syrian Arab Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 54.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syrian Arab Republic 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.