Fertilizer consumption in Armenia
Armenia: Fertilizer consumption was 17,755 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Armenia, 1992–2023
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 consumption in Armenia stood at 17,755 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.6% on the previous year and down 70.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Armenia peaked at 147,527 tonnes in 2016 and was at its lowest, 4,999 tonnes, in 2001.
That places Armenia 130th out of 201 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.
Fertilizer consumption in Armenia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 25,000 tonnes | — |
| 1993 | 15,002 tonnes | -40.0% |
| 1994 | 7,000 tonnes | -53.3% |
| 1995 | 7,000 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1996 | 8,000 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 1997 | 7,998 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1998 | 9,618 tonnes | +20.3% |
| 1999 | 6,159 tonnes | -36.0% |
| 2000 | 6,998 tonnes | +13.6% |
| 2001 | 4,999 tonnes | -28.6% |
| 2002 | 15,712 tonnes | +214.3% |
| 2003 | 10,463 tonnes | -33.4% |
| 2004 | 14,398 tonnes | +37.6% |
| 2005 | 10,327 tonnes | -28.3% |
| 2006 | 57,898 tonnes | +460.6% |
| 2007 | 26,818 tonnes | -53.7% |
| 2008 | 24,393 tonnes | -9.0% |
| 2009 | 39,549 tonnes | +62.1% |
| 2010 | 29,627 tonnes | -25.1% |
| 2011 | 36,368 tonnes | +22.8% |
| 2012 | 58,026 tonnes | +59.6% |
| 2013 | 59,195 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 2014 | 53,115 tonnes | -10.3% |
| 2015 | 65,034 tonnes | +22.4% |
| 2016 | 147,527 tonnes | +126.8% |
| 2017 | 90,345 tonnes | -38.8% |
| 2018 | 31,433 tonnes | -65.2% |
| 2019 | 26,821 tonnes | -14.7% |
| 2020 | 28,788 tonnes | +7.3% |
| 2021 | 20,532 tonnes | -28.7% |
| 2022 | 18,802 tonnes | -8.4% |
| 2023 | 17,755 tonnes | -5.6% |
Armenia compared with similar countries
- Armenia's 17,755 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 54,231 tonnes, 33% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Armenia's 17,755 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 148,704 tonnes, 12% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Fertilizer consumption in Armenia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +460.6% | 10,327 tonnes | 57,898 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10,722 tonnes | 6,159 tonnes | 25,000 tonnes | 8 |
| 2000s | 21,155 tonnes | 4,999 tonnes | 57,898 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 59,749 tonnes | 26,821 tonnes | 147,527 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 21,469 tonnes | 17,755 tonnes | 28,788 tonnes | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Armenia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 14.53 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0793 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 751.74 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.4 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3407 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 7.9% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 7.9% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.3% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.7% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Armenia?
- Fertilizer consumption in Armenia was 17,755 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 consumption recorded in Armenia?
- The highest recorded value was 147,527 tonnes in 2016.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Armenia?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,999 tonnes in 2001.
- How does Armenia rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Armenia ranks 130th out of 201 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Armenia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 70.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Armenia 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 consumption. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Agricultural use from all fertilizer products (including nitrogenous, potash, and phosphate fertilizers).