Fertilizer consumption in Viet Nam
Viet Nam: Fertilizer consumption was 120.9% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Viet Nam, 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
The most recent figure for fertilizer consumption in Viet Nam is 120.9%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 4.3% on the previous year and down 44.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Viet Nam peaked at 1,621.3% in 1968 and was at its lowest, 109.4%, in 1963.
That places Viet Nam 58th out of 106 countries with data for 2023, 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 Viet Nam, year by year
| Year | % of fertilizer production | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 118.7% | — |
| 1962 | 118.8% | +0.1% |
| 1963 | 109.4% | -7.9% |
| 1964 | 113.6% | +3.8% |
| 1965 | 120.0% | +5.7% |
| 1966 | 139.4% | +16.2% |
| 1967 | 646.9% | +364.1% |
| 1968 | 1,621.3% | +150.6% |
| 1969 | 835.0% | -48.5% |
| 1970 | 478.9% | -42.7% |
| 1971 | 299.7% | -37.4% |
| 1972 | 614.6% | +105.1% |
| 1973 | 605.9% | -1.4% |
| 1974 | 298.7% | -50.7% |
| 1975 | 330.0% | +10.5% |
| 1976 | 380.1% | +15.2% |
| 1977 | 297.6% | -21.7% |
| 1978 | 235.4% | -20.9% |
| 1979 | 362.7% | +54.1% |
| 1980 | 396.8% | +9.4% |
| 1981 | 673.5% | +69.7% |
| 1982 | 693.7% | +3.0% |
| 1983 | 783.8% | +13.0% |
| 1984 | 1,369.8% | +74.8% |
| 1985 | 703.4% | -48.6% |
| 1986 | 834.1% | +18.6% |
| 1987 | 649.6% | -22.1% |
| 1988 | 776.5% | +19.5% |
| 1989 | 841.5% | +8.4% |
| 1990 | 663.8% | -21.1% |
| 1991 | 555.3% | -16.3% |
| 1992 | 492.5% | -11.3% |
| 1993 | 431.4% | -12.4% |
| 1994 | 549.8% | +27.5% |
| 1995 | 504.4% | -8.3% |
| 1996 | 543.2% | +7.7% |
| 1997 | 472.3% | -13.0% |
| 1998 | 528.0% | +11.8% |
| 1999 | 331.1% | -37.3% |
| 2000 | 998.7% | +201.7% |
| 2001 | 730.5% | -26.9% |
| 2002 | 441.2% | -39.6% |
| 2003 | 443.6% | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 363.7% | -18.0% |
| 2005 | 258.5% | -28.9% |
| 2006 | 266.2% | +3.0% |
| 2007 | 269.3% | +1.2% |
| 2008 | 208.1% | -22.7% |
| 2009 | 311.5% | +49.7% |
| 2010 | 258.3% | -17.1% |
| 2011 | 243.9% | -5.6% |
| 2012 | 194.4% | -20.3% |
| 2013 | 216.9% | +11.6% |
| 2014 | 183.6% | -15.3% |
| 2015 | 218.8% | +19.2% |
| 2016 | 208.6% | -4.7% |
| 2017 | 208.0% | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 193.9% | -6.8% |
| 2019 | 171.5% | -11.5% |
| 2020 | 179.8% | +4.8% |
| 2021 | 178.8% | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 115.9% | -35.2% |
| 2023 | 120.9% | +4.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 424.8% | 109.4% | 1,621.3% | 9 |
| 1970s | 390.4% | 235.4% | 614.6% | 10 |
| 1980s | 772.3% | 396.8% | 1,369.8% | 10 |
| 1990s | 507.2% | 331.1% | 663.8% | 10 |
| 2000s | 429.1% | 208.1% | 998.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 209.8% | 171.5% | 258.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 148.8% | 115.9% | 179.8% | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Viet Nam
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 4.6 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1164 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 589.88 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.0489 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.6117 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 11.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 11.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.9% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.5% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Viet Nam?
- Fertilizer consumption in Viet Nam was 120.9% 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 Viet Nam?
- The highest recorded value was 1,621.3% in 1968.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Viet Nam?
- The lowest recorded value was 109.4% in 1963.
- How does Viet Nam rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Viet Nam ranks 58th out of 106 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Viet Nam?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Viet Nam 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.