Fertilizer consumption in Hungary
Hungary: Fertilizer consumption was 371,011 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Hungary, 1961–2023
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 Hungary is 371,011 tonnes, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 17.6% on the previous year and down 24.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Hungary peaked at 1.59 million tonnes in 1983 and was at its lowest, 188,986 tonnes, in 1992.
Hungary ranks 39th of 200 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 | 413,029 tonnes | 215,174 tonnes | 698,595 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.28 million tonnes | 837,142 tonnes | 1.54 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.42 million tonnes | 1.21 million tonnes | 1.59 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 385,480 tonnes | 188,986 tonnes | 679,931 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 435,333 tonnes | 355,271 tonnes | 507,021 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 522,766 tonnes | 370,385 tonnes | 658,744 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 540,283 tonnes | 371,011 tonnes | 685,071 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
More agriculture & rural data for Hungary
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 6.54 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 2.7% (2025)
- Rural population 2.79 million (2025)
- Rural population growth -1.2% (2025)
- Rural population 29.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.5% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.7% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.7% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 2.25 million hectares (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Hungary?
- Fertilizer consumption in Hungary was 371,011 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 Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 1.59 million tonnes in 1983.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 188,986 tonnes in 1992.
- How does Hungary rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Hungary ranks 39th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary 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).