Fertilizer use per capita in Hungary
Hungary: Fertilizer use per capita was 5.28 Kilograms per capita in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
5.28 Kilograms per capita
Change on year
down 16.2%
World rank
29th
of 205 countries
All-time high
52.6 Kilograms per capita
in 1975
All-time low
1.93 Kilograms per capita
in 1992
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer use per capita in Hungary, 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 Hungary is 5.28 Kilograms per capita, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 16.2% on the previous year and down 26.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer use per capita in Hungary peaked at 52.6 Kilograms per capita in 1975 and was at its lowest, 1.93 Kilograms per capita, in 1992.
Hungary ranks 29th of 205 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 use per capita in Hungary, year by year
| Year | Kilograms per capita | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 4.14 Kilograms per capita | — |
| 1962 | 5.54 Kilograms per capita | +33.8% |
| 1963 | 6.47 Kilograms per capita | +16.8% |
| 1964 | 6.11 Kilograms per capita | -5.6% |
| 1965 | 5.21 Kilograms per capita | -14.7% |
| 1966 | 8.22 Kilograms per capita | +57.8% |
| 1967 | 11.66 Kilograms per capita | +41.8% |
| 1968 | 14.47 Kilograms per capita | +24.1% |
| 1969 | 16.4 Kilograms per capita | +13.3% |
| 1970 | 22.2 Kilograms per capita | +35.4% |
| 1971 | 29.89 Kilograms per capita | +34.6% |
| 1972 | 31.68 Kilograms per capita | +6.0% |
| 1973 | 37.21 Kilograms per capita | +17.5% |
| 1974 | 40.48 Kilograms per capita | +8.8% |
| 1975 | 52.6 Kilograms per capita | +29.9% |
| 1976 | 46.78 Kilograms per capita | -11.1% |
| 1977 | 49.32 Kilograms per capita | +5.4% |
| 1978 | 52.5 Kilograms per capita | +6.4% |
| 1979 | 46.91 Kilograms per capita | -10.6% |
| 1980 | 44.15 Kilograms per capita | -5.9% |
| 1981 | 49.03 Kilograms per capita | +11.1% |
| 1982 | 45.97 Kilograms per capita | -6.2% |
| 1983 | 51.83 Kilograms per capita | +12.7% |
| 1984 | 44.12 Kilograms per capita | -14.9% |
| 1985 | 42.07 Kilograms per capita | -4.6% |
| 1986 | 41.38 Kilograms per capita | -1.6% |
| 1987 | 40.7 Kilograms per capita | -1.6% |
| 1988 | 43.02 Kilograms per capita | +5.7% |
| 1989 | 30.47 Kilograms per capita | -29.2% |
| 1990 | 18.72 Kilograms per capita | -38.6% |
| 1991 | 3.61 Kilograms per capita | -80.7% |
| 1992 | 1.93 Kilograms per capita | -46.5% |
| 1993 | 4.14 Kilograms per capita | +114.5% |
| 1994 | 4.06 Kilograms per capita | -1.9% |
| 1995 | 6.34 Kilograms per capita | +56.2% |
| 1996 | 5.99 Kilograms per capita | -5.5% |
| 1997 | 6.59 Kilograms per capita | +10.0% |
| 1998 | 4.97 Kilograms per capita | -24.6% |
| 1999 | 6.2 Kilograms per capita | +24.7% |
| 2000 | 5.11 Kilograms per capita | -17.6% |
| 2001 | 5.39 Kilograms per capita | +5.5% |
| 2002 | 7.1 Kilograms per capita | +31.7% |
| 2003 | 8.21 Kilograms per capita | +15.6% |
| 2004 | 8.43 Kilograms per capita | +2.7% |
| 2005 | 7.05 Kilograms per capita | -16.4% |
| 2006 | 9.15 Kilograms per capita | +29.8% |
| 2007 | 9.97 Kilograms per capita | +9.0% |
| 2008 | 6.52 Kilograms per capita | -34.6% |
| 2009 | 4.28 Kilograms per capita | -34.4% |
| 2010 | 5.68 Kilograms per capita | +32.7% |
| 2011 | 5.66 Kilograms per capita | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 6.67 Kilograms per capita | +17.8% |
| 2013 | 7.18 Kilograms per capita | +7.6% |
| 2014 | 7.9 Kilograms per capita | +10.0% |
| 2015 | 7.57 Kilograms per capita | -4.2% |
| 2016 | 10.06 Kilograms per capita | +32.9% |
| 2017 | 11.86 Kilograms per capita | +17.9% |
| 2018 | 11.34 Kilograms per capita | -4.4% |
| 2019 | 10.22 Kilograms per capita | -9.9% |
| 2020 | 9.99 Kilograms per capita | -2.3% |
| 2021 | 11.65 Kilograms per capita | +16.6% |
| 2022 | 6.3 Kilograms per capita | -45.9% |
| 2023 | 5.28 Kilograms per capita | -16.2% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 5.28 Kilograms per capita is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.42 Kilograms per capita, 2.2× the median. (68 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 5.28 Kilograms per capita is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.12 Kilograms per capita, 1.7× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.69 Kilograms per capita | 4.14 Kilograms per capita | 16.4 Kilograms per capita | 9 |
| 1970s | 40.96 Kilograms per capita | 22.2 Kilograms per capita | 52.6 Kilograms per capita | 10 |
| 1980s | 43.27 Kilograms per capita | 30.47 Kilograms per capita | 51.83 Kilograms per capita | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.25 Kilograms per capita | 1.93 Kilograms per capita | 18.72 Kilograms per capita | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.12 Kilograms per capita | 4.28 Kilograms per capita | 9.97 Kilograms per capita | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.41 Kilograms per capita | 5.66 Kilograms per capita | 11.86 Kilograms per capita | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.3 Kilograms per capita | 5.28 Kilograms per capita | 11.65 Kilograms per capita | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Hungary
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.23 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0265 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 687.58 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2931 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.7% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.7% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer use per capita in Hungary?
- Fertilizer use per capita in Hungary was 5.28 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 Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 52.6 Kilograms per capita in 1975.
- What is the lowest fertilizer use per capita recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.93 Kilograms per capita in 1992.
- How does Hungary rank for fertilizer use per capita?
- Hungary ranks 29th out of 205 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer use per capita rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary 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.