Fertilizer consumption in Comoros
Comoros: Fertilizer consumption was 261.96 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Comoros, 1991–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Comoros recorded 261.96 tonnes for fertilizer consumption in 2023.
That represents a change of down 0.9% on the previous year and up 2,675.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Comoros peaked at 415.36 tonnes in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1.18 tonnes, in 2014.
Comoros ranks 176th of 201 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in Comoros, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 100 tonnes | — |
| 1992 | 100 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 99.91 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1994 | 299.25 tonnes | +199.5% |
| 1995 | 298.53 tonnes | -0.2% |
| 1996 | 300.84 tonnes | +0.8% |
| 1997 | 299.7 tonnes | -0.4% |
| 1998 | 299.7 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 299.04 tonnes | -0.2% |
| 2000 | 298.32 tonnes | -0.2% |
| 2001 | 300.15 tonnes | +0.6% |
| 2002 | 55.68 tonnes | -81.4% |
| 2003 | 24.57 tonnes | -55.9% |
| 2004 | 31.86 tonnes | +29.7% |
| 2005 | 38.94 tonnes | +22.2% |
| 2006 | 8.26 tonnes | -78.8% |
| 2007 | 3.54 tonnes | -57.1% |
| 2008 | 25.96 tonnes | +633.3% |
| 2009 | 24.78 tonnes | -4.5% |
| 2010 | 16.52 tonnes | -33.3% |
| 2011 | 14.16 tonnes | -14.3% |
| 2012 | 15.34 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 2013 | 9.44 tonnes | -38.5% |
| 2014 | 1.18 tonnes | -87.5% |
| 2015 | 9.44 tonnes | +700.0% |
| 2016 | 44.84 tonnes | +375.0% |
| 2017 | 7.08 tonnes | -84.2% |
| 2018 | 74.34 tonnes | +950.0% |
| 2019 | 115.64 tonnes | +55.6% |
| 2020 | 415.36 tonnes | +259.2% |
| 2021 | 219.48 tonnes | -47.2% |
| 2022 | 264.32 tonnes | +20.4% |
| 2023 | 261.96 tonnes | -0.9% |
Comoros compared with similar countries
- Comoros's 261.96 tonnes is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 86,615 tonnes, 0% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Comoros's 261.96 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 24,201 tonnes, 1% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Fertilizer consumption in Comoros 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +950.0% | 7.08 tonnes | 74.34 tonnes |
| 2015 | +700.0% | 1.18 tonnes | 9.44 tonnes |
| 2008 | +633.3% | 3.54 tonnes | 25.96 tonnes |
| 2016 | +375.0% | 9.44 tonnes | 44.84 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 233 tonnes | 99.91 tonnes | 300.84 tonnes | 9 |
| 2000s | 81.21 tonnes | 3.54 tonnes | 300.15 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 30.8 tonnes | 1.18 tonnes | 115.64 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 290.28 tonnes | 219.48 tonnes | 415.36 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Comoros
- 173 Maldives 370.88 tonnes compare
- 174 French Polynesia 327.18 tonnes compare
- 175 Sao Tome and Principe 272.16 tonnes compare
- 177 Barbados 226.08 tonnes compare
- 178 Grenada 194.88 tonnes compare
- 179 Cape Verde 177.12 tonnes compare
More agriculture & rural data for Comoros
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 14.32 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.3658 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 751.95 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.25 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.6606 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 36.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 36.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Comoros?
- Fertilizer consumption in Comoros was 261.96 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 Comoros?
- The highest recorded value was 415.36 tonnes in 2020.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Comoros?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.18 tonnes in 2014.
- How does Comoros rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Comoros ranks 176th out of 201 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Comoros?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,675.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Comoros 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).