Fertilizer production by nutrient type in South Korea
South Korea: Fertilizer production by nutrient type was 142,701 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer production by nutrient type in South Korea, 2001–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, fertilizer production by nutrient type in South Korea stood at 142,701 tonnes.
The figure is down 7.5% on the previous year and down 20.3% over five years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer production by nutrient type in South Korea peaked at 179,057 tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 2002.
South Korea ranks 17th of 196 countries on this measure, 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 | 3,841 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 34,569 tonnes | 9 |
| 2010s | 67,759 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 179,057 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 151,713 tonnes | 142,701 tonnes | 166,058 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
- 14 Uzbekistan 241,127 tonnes compare
- 15 Brazil 215,902 tonnes compare
- 16 United Kingdom 176,882 tonnes compare
- 18 Turkey 102,517 tonnes compare
- 19 Philippines 92,517 tonnes compare
- 20 Colombia 91,800 tonnes compare
More agriculture & rural data for South Korea
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 27.42 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 1.5% (2025)
- Rural population 9.73 million (2025)
- Rural population growth -0.2% (2025)
- Rural population 18.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.9% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.8% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 1.5% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 1.5% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 776,099 hectares (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer production by nutrient type in South Korea?
- Fertilizer production by nutrient type in South Korea was 142,701 tonnes 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 production by nutrient type recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 179,057 tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest fertilizer production by nutrient type recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 2002.
- How does South Korea rank for fertilizer production by nutrient type?
- South Korea ranks 17th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this South Korea 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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Total fertilizer production by nutrient type (nitrogen, phosphate and potash), measured in tonnes of nutrient.