Fertilizer consumption in Tanzania, United Republic of
Tanzania, United Republic of: Fertilizer consumption was 1,550.8% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Tanzania, United Republic of, 1972–2023
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
The most recent figure for fertilizer consumption in Tanzania, United Republic of is 1,550.8%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 13.8% on the previous year and down 55.6% over five years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Tanzania, United Republic of peaked at 3,494.7% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 133.6%, in 1972.
Tanzania, United Republic of ranks 14th of 106 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in Tanzania, United Republic of, year by year
| Year | % of fertilizer production | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 133.6% | — |
| 1973 | 166.6% | +24.7% |
| 1974 | 169.0% | +1.4% |
| 1975 | 162.1% | -4.1% |
| 1976 | 275.7% | +70.1% |
| 1977 | 188.3% | -31.7% |
| 1978 | 220.3% | +17.0% |
| 1979 | 245.9% | +11.6% |
| 1980 | 229.0% | -6.9% |
| 1981 | 150.8% | -34.2% |
| 1982 | 1,100.6% | +629.9% |
| 1983 | 232.0% | -78.9% |
| 1984 | 217.4% | -6.3% |
| 1985 | 340.0% | +56.4% |
| 1986 | 340.5% | +0.2% |
| 1987 | 998.4% | +193.2% |
| 1988 | 2,878.5% | +188.3% |
| 1989 | 615.3% | -78.6% |
| 1990 | 954.1% | +55.1% |
| 1991 | 868.8% | -8.9% |
| 2020 | 3,494.7% | +302.2% |
| 2021 | 1,469.5% | -58.0% |
| 2022 | 1,798.7% | +22.4% |
| 2023 | 1,550.8% | -13.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 195.2% | 133.6% | 275.7% | 8 |
| 1980s | 710.2% | 150.8% | 2,878.5% | 10 |
| 1990s | 911.5% | 868.8% | 954.1% | 2 |
| 2020s | 2,078.4% | 1,469.5% | 3,494.7% | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Tanzania, United Republic of
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 11.77 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2291 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 292.74 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.74 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.6312 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 22.9% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 22.9% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.5% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.1% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Tanzania, United Republic of?
- Fertilizer consumption in Tanzania, United Republic of was 1,550.8% 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 Tanzania, United Republic of?
- The highest recorded value was 3,494.7% in 2020.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Tanzania, United Republic of?
- The lowest recorded value was 133.6% in 1972.
- How does Tanzania, United Republic of rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Tanzania, United Republic of ranks 14th out of 106 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Tanzania, United Republic of 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.