Fertilizer production by nutrient type in Colombia
Colombia: Fertilizer production by nutrient type was 91,800 tonnes in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer production by nutrient type in Colombia, 2000–2022
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fertilizer production by nutrient type in Colombia is 91,800 tonnes, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.2% over five years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer production by nutrient type in Colombia peaked at 231,000 tonnes in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 2002.
That places Colombia 20th out of 196 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 25,667 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 231,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 2010s | 60,360 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 99,800 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 91,800 tonnes | 91,800 tonnes | 91,800 tonnes | 3 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
- 17 South Korea 142,701 tonnes compare
- 18 Turkey 102,517 tonnes compare
- 19 Philippines 92,517 tonnes compare
- 21 Turkmenistan 39,195 tonnes compare
- 22 Bolivia 28,279 tonnes compare
- 23 Croatia 12,894 tonnes compare
More agriculture & rural data for Colombia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 45.49 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 9.9% (2025)
- Rural population 11.34 million (2025)
- Rural population growth -0.2% (2025)
- Rural population 21.2% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 5.1% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 9.9% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 9.9% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 981,981 hectares (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer production by nutrient type in Colombia?
- Fertilizer production by nutrient type in Colombia was 91,800 tonnes in 2022, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fertilizer production by nutrient type recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 231,000 tonnes in 2000.
- What is the lowest fertilizer production by nutrient type recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 2002.
- How does Colombia rank for fertilizer production by nutrient type?
- Colombia ranks 20th out of 196 countries with data for 2022.
- Where does this Colombia 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 production by nutrient type. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Total fertilizer production by nutrient type (nitrogen, phosphate and potash), measured in tonnes of nutrient.