Fertilizer consumption in Congo
Congo: Fertilizer consumption was 5,687 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Congo, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Congo recorded 5,687 tonnes for fertilizer consumption in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.4% on the previous year and up 253.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Congo peaked at 7,597 tonnes in 1971 and was at its lowest, 5.62 tonnes, in 1977.
Congo ranks 147th of 200 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,283 tonnes | 602.58 tonnes | 6,326 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 4,106 tonnes | 5.62 tonnes | 7,597 tonnes | 9 |
| 1980s | 1,741 tonnes | 511.49 tonnes | 4,703 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,888 tonnes | 1,399 tonnes | 5,002 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,727 tonnes | 21.95 tonnes | 4,994 tonnes | 8 |
| 2010s | 1,420 tonnes | 270.44 tonnes | 2,342 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,735 tonnes | 5,361 tonnes | 6,415 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Congo
More agriculture & rural data for Congo
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 1.65 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 10.1% (2025)
- Rural population 2.33 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 1.7% (2025)
- Rural population 35.9% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.0% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.4% (2023)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 10.1% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 10.1% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 34,588 hectares (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Congo?
- Fertilizer consumption in Congo was 5,687 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 Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 7,597 tonnes in 1971.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.62 tonnes in 1977.
- How does Congo rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Congo ranks 147th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 253.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo 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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About this data
Agricultural use from all fertilizer products (including nitrogenous, potash, and phosphate fertilizers).