Fertilizer consumption in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Fertilizer consumption was 447,316 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
447,316 tonnes
Change on year
up 0.9%
World rank
37th
of 201 countries
All-time high
1.04 million tonnes
in 1981
All-time low
122,600 tonnes
in 1999
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer consumption in Bulgaria, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Bulgaria recorded 447,316 tonnes for fertilizer consumption in 2023.
That represents a change of up 0.9% on the previous year and up 17.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Bulgaria peaked at 1.04 million tonnes in 1981 and was at its lowest, 122,600 tonnes, in 1999.
That places Bulgaria 37th out of 201 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 143,697 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 150,798 tonnes | +4.9% |
| 1963 | 174,942 tonnes | +16.0% |
| 1964 | 283,862 tonnes | +62.3% |
| 1965 | 360,751 tonnes | +27.1% |
| 1966 | 476,801 tonnes | +32.2% |
| 1967 | 607,094 tonnes | +27.3% |
| 1968 | 842,318 tonnes | +38.7% |
| 1969 | 692,269 tonnes | -17.8% |
| 1970 | 638,805 tonnes | -7.7% |
| 1971 | 635,853 tonnes | -0.5% |
| 1972 | 646,103 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1973 | 632,936 tonnes | -2.0% |
| 1974 | 567,418 tonnes | -10.4% |
| 1975 | 679,071 tonnes | +19.7% |
| 1976 | 657,877 tonnes | -3.1% |
| 1977 | 741,664 tonnes | +12.7% |
| 1978 | 737,708 tonnes | -0.5% |
| 1979 | 820,256 tonnes | +11.2% |
| 1980 | 829,719 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1981 | 1.04 million tonnes | +25.8% |
| 1982 | 1.01 million tonnes | -3.2% |
| 1983 | 1.01 million tonnes | -0.2% |
| 1984 | 938,025 tonnes | -7.0% |
| 1985 | 889,389 tonnes | -5.2% |
| 1986 | 845,984 tonnes | -4.9% |
| 1987 | 796,498 tonnes | -5.8% |
| 1988 | 903,017 tonnes | +13.4% |
| 1989 | 806,853 tonnes | -10.6% |
| 1990 | 684,867 tonnes | -15.1% |
| 1991 | 471,596 tonnes | -31.1% |
| 1992 | 236,938 tonnes | -49.8% |
| 1993 | 204,940 tonnes | -13.5% |
| 1994 | 225,061 tonnes | +9.8% |
| 1995 | 124,001 tonnes | -44.9% |
| 1996 | 191,971 tonnes | +54.8% |
| 1997 | 199,802 tonnes | +4.1% |
| 1998 | 169,011 tonnes | -15.4% |
| 1999 | 122,600 tonnes | -27.5% |
| 2000 | 151,498 tonnes | +23.6% |
| 2001 | 200,077 tonnes | +32.1% |
| 2002 | 381,697 tonnes | +90.8% |
| 2003 | 489,556 tonnes | +28.3% |
| 2004 | 267,894 tonnes | -45.3% |
| 2005 | 235,505 tonnes | -12.1% |
| 2006 | 231,582 tonnes | -1.7% |
| 2007 | 314,697 tonnes | +35.9% |
| 2008 | 343,527 tonnes | +9.2% |
| 2009 | 329,080 tonnes | -4.2% |
| 2010 | 309,205 tonnes | -6.0% |
| 2011 | 432,490 tonnes | +39.9% |
| 2012 | 317,984 tonnes | -26.5% |
| 2013 | 379,687 tonnes | +19.4% |
| 2014 | 379,293 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 428,222 tonnes | +12.9% |
| 2016 | 482,557 tonnes | +12.7% |
| 2017 | 455,810 tonnes | -5.5% |
| 2018 | 458,523 tonnes | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 472,205 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 475,943 tonnes | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 442,234 tonnes | -7.1% |
| 2022 | 443,351 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 2023 | 447,316 tonnes | +0.9% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 447,316 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 101,624 tonnes, 4.4× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 447,316 tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 148,704 tonnes, 3.0× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 414,726 tonnes | 143,697 tonnes | 842,318 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 675,769 tonnes | 567,418 tonnes | 820,256 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 907,296 tonnes | 796,498 tonnes | 1.04 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 263,079 tonnes | 122,600 tonnes | 684,867 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 294,511 tonnes | 151,498 tonnes | 489,556 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 411,598 tonnes | 309,205 tonnes | 482,557 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 452,211 tonnes | 442,234 tonnes | 475,943 tonnes | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Bulgaria
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 21.46 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0247 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 503.12 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.9803 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2583 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.5% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.7% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Bulgaria?
- Fertilizer consumption in Bulgaria was 447,316 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 Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 1.04 million tonnes in 1981.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 122,600 tonnes in 1999.
- How does Bulgaria rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Bulgaria ranks 37th out of 201 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria 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).