Fertilizer production by nutrient type in Philippines
Philippines: Fertilizer production by nutrient type was 92,517 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer production by nutrient type in Philippines, 2013–2023
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 Philippines stood at 92,517 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 65.4% on the previous year and up 116.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer production by nutrient type in Philippines peaked at 267,758 tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 13,702 tonnes, in 2015.
That places Philippines 19th out of 196 countries with data for 2023, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 40,195 tonnes | 13,702 tonnes | 72,320 tonnes | 7 |
| 2020s | 136,079 tonnes | 53,901 tonnes | 267,758 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
- 16 United Kingdom 176,882 tonnes compare
- 17 South Korea 142,701 tonnes compare
- 18 Turkey 102,517 tonnes compare
- 20 Colombia 91,800 tonnes compare
- 21 Turkmenistan 39,195 tonnes compare
- 22 Bolivia 28,279 tonnes compare
More agriculture & rural data for Philippines
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 41.85 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 8.6% (2025)
- Rural population 51.65 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.1% (2025)
- Rural population 44.2% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.6% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.1% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 8.6% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 8.6% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 7.36 million hectares (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer production by nutrient type in Philippines?
- Fertilizer production by nutrient type in Philippines was 92,517 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 Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 267,758 tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest fertilizer production by nutrient type recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 13,702 tonnes in 2015.
- How does Philippines rank for fertilizer production by nutrient type?
- Philippines ranks 19th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer production by nutrient type rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 116.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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.