Fertilizer consumption in Croatia
Croatia: Fertilizer consumption was 146,709 tonnes in 2023. ▼ Falling
Fertilizer consumption in Croatia, 1992–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fertilizer consumption in Croatia is 146,709 tonnes, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 8.8% on the previous year and up 4.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Croatia peaked at 426,242 tonnes in 2008 and was at its lowest, 104,041 tonnes, in 2016.
That places Croatia 72nd out of 201 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 32 years of available data.
Fertilizer consumption in Croatia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 183,526 tonnes | — |
| 1993 | 138,497 tonnes | -24.5% |
| 1994 | 193,003 tonnes | +39.4% |
| 1995 | 181,004 tonnes | -6.2% |
| 1996 | 202,291 tonnes | +11.8% |
| 1997 | 275,848 tonnes | +36.4% |
| 1998 | 176,391 tonnes | -36.1% |
| 1999 | 194,201 tonnes | +10.1% |
| 2000 | 223,004 tonnes | +14.8% |
| 2001 | 175,610 tonnes | -21.3% |
| 2002 | 220,493 tonnes | +25.6% |
| 2003 | 252,983 tonnes | +14.7% |
| 2004 | 264,756 tonnes | +4.7% |
| 2005 | 257,113 tonnes | -2.9% |
| 2006 | 335,476 tonnes | +30.5% |
| 2007 | 349,379 tonnes | +4.1% |
| 2008 | 426,242 tonnes | +22.0% |
| 2009 | 142,986 tonnes | -66.5% |
| 2010 | 268,884 tonnes | +88.0% |
| 2011 | 278,891 tonnes | +3.7% |
| 2012 | 173,480 tonnes | -37.8% |
| 2013 | 140,933 tonnes | -18.8% |
| 2014 | 156,194 tonnes | +10.8% |
| 2015 | 153,369 tonnes | -1.8% |
| 2016 | 104,041 tonnes | -32.2% |
| 2017 | 174,466 tonnes | +67.7% |
| 2018 | 177,670 tonnes | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 174,278 tonnes | -1.9% |
| 2020 | 177,551 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2021 | 178,317 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2022 | 160,854 tonnes | -9.8% |
| 2023 | 146,709 tonnes | -8.8% |
Croatia compared with similar countries
- Croatia's 146,709 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 101,624 tonnes, 1.4× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Croatia's 146,709 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 148,704 tonnes, 99% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 193,095 tonnes | 138,497 tonnes | 275,848 tonnes | 8 |
| 2000s | 264,804 tonnes | 142,986 tonnes | 426,242 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 180,221 tonnes | 104,041 tonnes | 278,891 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 165,858 tonnes | 146,709 tonnes | 178,317 tonnes | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Croatia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.48 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0283 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 767.57 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.4457 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4219 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.8% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 3.5% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.9% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Croatia?
- Fertilizer consumption in Croatia was 146,709 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 Croatia?
- The highest recorded value was 426,242 tonnes in 2008.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Croatia?
- The lowest recorded value was 104,041 tonnes in 2016.
- How does Croatia rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Croatia ranks 72nd out of 201 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Croatia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Croatia 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).