Fertilizer use per capita in Germany
Germany: Fertilizer use per capita was 3.79 Kilograms per capita in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
3.79 Kilograms per capita
Change on year
up 33.5%
World rank
42nd
of 205 countries
All-time high
23.9 Kilograms per capita
in 1971
All-time low
2.21 Kilograms per capita
in 2008
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer use per capita in Germany, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Kilograms per capita.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fertilizer use per capita in Germany is 3.79 Kilograms per capita, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 33.5% on the previous year and down 32.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer use per capita in Germany peaked at 23.9 Kilograms per capita in 1971 and was at its lowest, 2.21 Kilograms per capita, in 2008.
That places Germany 42nd out of 205 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer use per capita in Germany, year by year
| Year | Kilograms per capita | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 21.11 Kilograms per capita | — |
| 1962 | 21.77 Kilograms per capita | +3.1% |
| 1963 | 22.36 Kilograms per capita | +2.7% |
| 1964 | 22.93 Kilograms per capita | +2.5% |
| 1965 | 23.38 Kilograms per capita | +2.0% |
| 1966 | 21.82 Kilograms per capita | -6.7% |
| 1967 | 22.54 Kilograms per capita | +3.3% |
| 1968 | 21.24 Kilograms per capita | -5.8% |
| 1969 | 22.37 Kilograms per capita | +5.3% |
| 1970 | 23 Kilograms per capita | +2.8% |
| 1971 | 23.9 Kilograms per capita | +3.9% |
| 1972 | 21.3 Kilograms per capita | -10.9% |
| 1973 | 23.07 Kilograms per capita | +8.3% |
| 1974 | 23.88 Kilograms per capita | +3.5% |
| 1975 | 22.94 Kilograms per capita | -3.9% |
| 1976 | 23.21 Kilograms per capita | +1.2% |
| 1977 | 21.17 Kilograms per capita | -8.8% |
| 1978 | 20.91 Kilograms per capita | -1.2% |
| 1979 | 22.46 Kilograms per capita | +7.4% |
| 1980 | 20.95 Kilograms per capita | -6.7% |
| 1981 | 21.11 Kilograms per capita | +0.8% |
| 1982 | 19.62 Kilograms per capita | -7.1% |
| 1983 | 18.38 Kilograms per capita | -6.3% |
| 1984 | 19.72 Kilograms per capita | +7.3% |
| 1985 | 19.04 Kilograms per capita | -3.4% |
| 1986 | 19.4 Kilograms per capita | +1.9% |
| 1987 | 18.34 Kilograms per capita | -5.5% |
| 1988 | 18.76 Kilograms per capita | +2.3% |
| 1989 | 17.56 Kilograms per capita | -6.4% |
| 1990 | 11.97 Kilograms per capita | -31.8% |
| 1991 | 9.09 Kilograms per capita | -24.1% |
| 1992 | 8.33 Kilograms per capita | -8.4% |
| 1993 | 7.92 Kilograms per capita | -4.9% |
| 1994 | 8.17 Kilograms per capita | +3.2% |
| 1995 | 7.91 Kilograms per capita | -3.2% |
| 1996 | 7.85 Kilograms per capita | -0.8% |
| 1997 | 8 Kilograms per capita | +1.9% |
| 1998 | 7.67 Kilograms per capita | -4.1% |
| 1999 | 7.34 Kilograms per capita | -4.3% |
| 2000 | 6.65 Kilograms per capita | -9.4% |
| 2001 | 6.17 Kilograms per capita | -7.2% |
| 2002 | 5.84 Kilograms per capita | -5.3% |
| 2003 | 5.92 Kilograms per capita | +1.4% |
| 2004 | 5.83 Kilograms per capita | -1.5% |
| 2005 | 5.19 Kilograms per capita | -11.0% |
| 2006 | 5.42 Kilograms per capita | +4.4% |
| 2007 | 6.29 Kilograms per capita | +16.1% |
| 2008 | 2.21 Kilograms per capita | -64.9% |
| 2009 | 4.48 Kilograms per capita | +102.7% |
| 2010 | 5.37 Kilograms per capita | +19.9% |
| 2011 | 4.78 Kilograms per capita | -11.0% |
| 2012 | 5.2 Kilograms per capita | +8.8% |
| 2013 | 5.64 Kilograms per capita | +8.5% |
| 2014 | 5.65 Kilograms per capita | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 4.85 Kilograms per capita | -14.2% |
| 2016 | 5.2 Kilograms per capita | +7.2% |
| 2017 | 4.71 Kilograms per capita | -9.4% |
| 2018 | 4.91 Kilograms per capita | +4.2% |
| 2019 | 5.02 Kilograms per capita | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 5.34 Kilograms per capita | +6.4% |
| 2021 | 3.65 Kilograms per capita | -31.6% |
| 2022 | 2.84 Kilograms per capita | -22.2% |
| 2023 | 3.79 Kilograms per capita | +33.5% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 3.79 Kilograms per capita is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.42 Kilograms per capita, 1.6× the median. (68 countries reporting)
- Germany's 3.79 Kilograms per capita is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.12 Kilograms per capita, 1.2× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Fertilizer use per capita in Germany changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +102.7% | 2.21 Kilograms per capita | 4.48 Kilograms per capita |
| 2008 | -64.9% | 6.29 Kilograms per capita | 2.21 Kilograms per capita |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 22.17 Kilograms per capita | 21.11 Kilograms per capita | 23.38 Kilograms per capita | 9 |
| 1970s | 22.58 Kilograms per capita | 20.91 Kilograms per capita | 23.9 Kilograms per capita | 10 |
| 1980s | 19.29 Kilograms per capita | 17.56 Kilograms per capita | 21.11 Kilograms per capita | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.43 Kilograms per capita | 7.34 Kilograms per capita | 11.97 Kilograms per capita | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.4 Kilograms per capita | 2.21 Kilograms per capita | 6.65 Kilograms per capita | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.13 Kilograms per capita | 4.71 Kilograms per capita | 5.65 Kilograms per capita | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.9 Kilograms per capita | 2.84 Kilograms per capita | 5.34 Kilograms per capita | 4 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More agriculture & rural data for Germany
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 2.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0087 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 527.18 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.6813 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1786 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 0.9% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 0.9% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.7% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.1% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer use per capita in Germany?
- Fertilizer use per capita in Germany was 3.79 Kilograms per capita in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fertilizer use per capita recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 23.9 Kilograms per capita in 1971.
- What is the lowest fertilizer use per capita recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.21 Kilograms per capita in 2008.
- How does Germany rank for fertilizer use per capita?
- Germany ranks 42nd out of 205 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer use per capita rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Fertilizer use per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Fertilizer use is the sum of synthetic inputs of nitrogen, potassium and phosphorous, plus organic nitrogen inputs. This is given in kilograms per person per year.