Fertilizer consumption in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Fertilizer consumption was 743,261 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Ethiopia, 1993–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Ethiopia recorded 743,261 tonnes for fertilizer consumption in 2023. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.
The figure is up 19.9% on the previous year and up 163.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Ethiopia peaked at 743,261 tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 62,330 tonnes, in 2003.
That places Ethiopia 33rd 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 Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 75,888 tonnes | — |
| 1994 | 116,134 tonnes | +53.0% |
| 1995 | 134,295 tonnes | +15.6% |
| 1996 | 177,555 tonnes | +32.2% |
| 1997 | 131,780 tonnes | -25.8% |
| 1998 | 164,049 tonnes | +24.5% |
| 1999 | 167,856 tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2000 | 157,483 tonnes | -6.2% |
| 2001 | 134,838 tonnes | -14.4% |
| 2002 | 167,653 tonnes | +24.3% |
| 2003 | 62,330 tonnes | -62.8% |
| 2004 | 127,473 tonnes | +104.5% |
| 2005 | 139,715 tonnes | +9.6% |
| 2006 | 149,015 tonnes | +6.7% |
| 2007 | 225,100 tonnes | +51.1% |
| 2008 | 233,950 tonnes | +3.9% |
| 2009 | 246,353 tonnes | +5.3% |
| 2010 | 318,208 tonnes | +29.2% |
| 2011 | 316,382 tonnes | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 469,413 tonnes | +48.4% |
| 2013 | 282,437 tonnes | -39.8% |
| 2014 | 395,566 tonnes | +40.1% |
| 2015 | 441,988 tonnes | +11.7% |
| 2016 | 535,524 tonnes | +21.2% |
| 2017 | 551,110 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 2018 | 267,650 tonnes | -51.4% |
| 2019 | 426,010 tonnes | +59.2% |
| 2020 | 645,740 tonnes | +51.6% |
| 2021 | 686,244 tonnes | +6.3% |
| 2022 | 619,968 tonnes | -9.7% |
| 2023 | 743,261 tonnes | +19.9% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 743,261 tonnes is above the median for low income countries, which is 34,130 tonnes, 21.8× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 743,261 tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 24,201 tonnes, 30.7× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 138,222 tonnes | 75,888 tonnes | 177,555 tonnes | 7 |
| 2000s | 164,391 tonnes | 62,330 tonnes | 246,353 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 400,429 tonnes | 267,650 tonnes | 551,110 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 673,803 tonnes | 619,968 tonnes | 743,261 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More agriculture & rural data for Ethiopia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -20.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.3282 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 306.11 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.93 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.7589 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 32.8% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 32.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 9.7% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.5% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Ethiopia?
- Fertilizer consumption in Ethiopia was 743,261 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 Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 743,261 tonnes in 2023.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 62,330 tonnes in 2003.
- How does Ethiopia rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Ethiopia ranks 33rd out of 201 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 163.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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).