What is fertilizer use per capita in Suriname?

Fertilizer use per capita in Suriname was 0.78 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 Suriname?

The highest recorded value was 10.57 Kilograms per capita in 2008.

What is the lowest fertilizer use per capita recorded in Suriname?

The lowest recorded value was 0.14 Kilograms per capita in 1971.

How does Suriname rank for fertilizer use per capita?

Suriname ranks 103rd out of 204 countries with data for 2023.

Is fertilizer use per capita rising or falling in Suriname?

Over the last ten years it is down 74.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Suriname 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.

Fertilizer use per capita in Suriname

Name: Fertilizer use per capita in Suriname
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Suriname: Fertilizer use per capita was 0.78 Kilograms per capita in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)

0.78 Kilograms per capita

Change on year

down 43.5%

World rank

103rd

of 204 countries

All-time high

10.57 Kilograms per capita

in 2008

All-time low

0.14 Kilograms per capita

in 1971

Years of data

1961–2023

Fertilizer use per capita in Suriname, 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

In 2023, fertilizer use per capita in Suriname stood at 0.78 Kilograms per capita.

That represents a change of down 43.5% on the previous year and down 74.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, fertilizer use per capita in Suriname peaked at 10.57 Kilograms per capita in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.14 Kilograms per capita, in 1971.

That places Suriname 103rd out of 204 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.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	0.2333 Kilograms per capita	0.17 Kilograms per capita	0.3 Kilograms per capita	9
1970s	0.466 Kilograms per capita	0.14 Kilograms per capita	0.97 Kilograms per capita	10
1980s	2.2 Kilograms per capita	0.39 Kilograms per capita	5.63 Kilograms per capita	10
1990s	0.724 Kilograms per capita	0.45 Kilograms per capita	2.4 Kilograms per capita	10
2000s	2.07 Kilograms per capita	0.24 Kilograms per capita	10.57 Kilograms per capita	10
2010s	2.13 Kilograms per capita	1.28 Kilograms per capita	3.5 Kilograms per capita	10
2020s	1.07 Kilograms per capita	0.78 Kilograms per capita	1.38 Kilograms per capita	4

Countries ranked near Suriname

100 Georgia 0.91 Kilograms per capita compare
101 Argentina 0.81 Kilograms per capita compare
101 Qatar 0.81 Kilograms per capita compare
104 Albania 0.76 Kilograms per capita compare
104 Montenegro 0.76 Kilograms per capita compare
106 Zambia 0.75 Kilograms per capita compare

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More agriculture & rural data for Suriname

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 299.02 million current US$ (2024)
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 6.8% (2024)
Rural population 218,901 (2025)
Rural population growth 0.8% (2025)
Rural population 34.2% (2025)
Agricultural raw materials imports 0.1% (2024)
Agricultural raw materials exports 6.0% (2024)
Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 6.8% (2024)
Share of GDP from agriculture 6.8% (2024)
Land under cereal production 49,813 hectares (2023)

All data for Suriname →

Frequently asked questions

What is fertilizer use per capita in Suriname?: Fertilizer use per capita in Suriname was 0.78 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 Suriname?: The highest recorded value was 10.57 Kilograms per capita in 2008.
What is the lowest fertilizer use per capita recorded in Suriname?: The lowest recorded value was 0.14 Kilograms per capita in 1971.
How does Suriname rank for fertilizer use per capita?: Suriname ranks 103rd out of 204 countries with data for 2023.
Is fertilizer use per capita rising or falling in Suriname?: Over the last ten years it is down 74.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Suriname 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

Indicator: Fertilizer use per capita
Unit: Kilograms per capita
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 205 places, 9,850 data points, 1961–2023
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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.