Fertilizer consumption in Gabon
Gabon: Fertilizer consumption was 16,335 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Gabon, 1972–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, fertilizer consumption in Gabon stood at 16,335 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 16.1% on the previous year and up 395.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Gabon peaked at 19,701 tonnes in 2017 and was at its lowest, 20.1 tonnes, in 1973.
That places Gabon 134th out of 201 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in Gabon, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 47.25 tonnes | — |
| 1973 | 20.1 tonnes | -57.5% |
| 1974 | 31.5 tonnes | +56.7% |
| 1975 | 398.52 tonnes | +1165.1% |
| 1976 | 860.52 tonnes | +115.9% |
| 1977 | 597.8 tonnes | -30.5% |
| 1978 | 300.83 tonnes | -49.7% |
| 1979 | 121.77 tonnes | -59.5% |
| 1980 | 99.66 tonnes | -18.2% |
| 1981 | 1,529 tonnes | +1434.0% |
| 1982 | 402.16 tonnes | -73.7% |
| 1983 | 2,098 tonnes | +421.6% |
| 1984 | 2,697 tonnes | +28.6% |
| 1985 | 2,801 tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1986 | 2,158 tonnes | -23.0% |
| 1987 | 2,172 tonnes | +0.6% |
| 1988 | 947.38 tonnes | -56.4% |
| 1989 | 1,201 tonnes | +26.8% |
| 1990 | 1,126 tonnes | -6.3% |
| 1991 | 598.5 tonnes | -46.8% |
| 1992 | 504 tonnes | -15.8% |
| 1993 | 400.06 tonnes | -20.6% |
| 1994 | 401.72 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1995 | 396 tonnes | -1.4% |
| 1996 | 198 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 1997 | 198 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 430.65 tonnes | +117.5% |
| 1999 | 297 tonnes | -31.0% |
| 2000 | 297 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 297 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 1,817 tonnes | +511.7% |
| 2003 | 1,173 tonnes | -35.4% |
| 2004 | 1,658 tonnes | +41.4% |
| 2005 | 2,713 tonnes | +63.6% |
| 2006 | 2,747 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2007 | 2,945 tonnes | +7.2% |
| 2008 | 3,416 tonnes | +16.0% |
| 2009 | 3,906 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 2010 | 1,025 tonnes | -73.8% |
| 2011 | 1,836 tonnes | +79.2% |
| 2012 | 3,277 tonnes | +78.4% |
| 2013 | 3,297 tonnes | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 4,252 tonnes | +29.0% |
| 2015 | 8,885 tonnes | +109.0% |
| 2016 | 10,340 tonnes | +16.4% |
| 2017 | 19,701 tonnes | +90.5% |
| 2018 | 14,350 tonnes | -27.2% |
| 2019 | 12,954 tonnes | -9.7% |
| 2020 | 6,910 tonnes | -46.7% |
| 2021 | 9,182 tonnes | +32.9% |
| 2022 | 19,458 tonnes | +111.9% |
| 2023 | 16,335 tonnes | -16.1% |
Gabon compared with similar countries
- Gabon's 16,335 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 54,231 tonnes, 30% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Gabon's 16,335 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 24,201 tonnes, 67% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Fertilizer consumption in Gabon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | +1434.0% | 99.66 tonnes | 1,529 tonnes |
| 1975 | +1165.1% | 31.5 tonnes | 398.52 tonnes |
| 2002 | +511.7% | 297 tonnes | 1,817 tonnes |
| 1983 | +421.6% | 402.16 tonnes | 2,098 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 297.29 tonnes | 20.1 tonnes | 860.52 tonnes | 8 |
| 1980s | 1,610 tonnes | 99.66 tonnes | 2,801 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 454.97 tonnes | 198 tonnes | 1,126 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,097 tonnes | 297 tonnes | 3,906 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,992 tonnes | 1,025 tonnes | 19,701 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 12,971 tonnes | 6,910 tonnes | 19,458 tonnes | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Gabon
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0675 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 557.95 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.6835 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.0791 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 6.8% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 6.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 3.9% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.3% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Gabon?
- Fertilizer consumption in Gabon was 16,335 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 Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 19,701 tonnes in 2017.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.1 tonnes in 1973.
- How does Gabon rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Gabon ranks 134th out of 201 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 395.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gabon 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).