Fertilizer consumption in Hungary
Hungary: Fertilizer consumption was 371,011 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
371,011 tonnes
Change on year
down 17.6%
World rank
40th
of 201 countries
All-time high
1.59 million tonnes
in 1983
All-time low
188,986 tonnes
in 1992
Years of data
63
1961–2023
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 40th of 201 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in Hungary, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 215,174 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 274,466 tonnes | +27.6% |
| 1963 | 299,588 tonnes | +9.2% |
| 1964 | 342,170 tonnes | +14.2% |
| 1965 | 357,469 tonnes | +4.5% |
| 1966 | 387,210 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 1967 | 513,654 tonnes | +32.7% |
| 1968 | 628,937 tonnes | +22.4% |
| 1969 | 698,595 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 1970 | 837,142 tonnes | +19.8% |
| 1971 | 953,615 tonnes | +13.9% |
| 1972 | 1.02 million tonnes | +6.6% |
| 1973 | 1.20 million tonnes | +18.3% |
| 1974 | 1.34 million tonnes | +11.1% |
| 1975 | 1.52 million tonnes | +13.6% |
| 1976 | 1.39 million tonnes | -8.6% |
| 1977 | 1.51 million tonnes | +8.9% |
| 1978 | 1.54 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1979 | 1.50 million tonnes | -2.4% |
| 1980 | 1.40 million tonnes | -6.8% |
| 1981 | 1.49 million tonnes | +6.2% |
| 1982 | 1.53 million tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1983 | 1.59 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1984 | 1.52 million tonnes | -3.9% |
| 1985 | 1.34 million tonnes | -12.2% |
| 1986 | 1.38 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1987 | 1.37 million tonnes | -0.8% |
| 1988 | 1.42 million tonnes | +3.3% |
| 1989 | 1.21 million tonnes | -14.9% |
| 1990 | 679,931 tonnes | -43.6% |
| 1991 | 326,155 tonnes | -52.0% |
| 1992 | 188,986 tonnes | -42.1% |
| 1993 | 292,611 tonnes | +54.8% |
| 1994 | 313,710 tonnes | +7.2% |
| 1995 | 368,169 tonnes | +17.4% |
| 1996 | 454,952 tonnes | +23.6% |
| 1997 | 427,128 tonnes | -6.1% |
| 1998 | 370,606 tonnes | -13.2% |
| 1999 | 432,548 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 2000 | 417,044 tonnes | -3.6% |
| 2001 | 453,738 tonnes | +8.8% |
| 2002 | 436,962 tonnes | -3.7% |
| 2003 | 438,994 tonnes | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 452,969 tonnes | +3.2% |
| 2005 | 391,977 tonnes | -13.5% |
| 2006 | 455,957 tonnes | +16.3% |
| 2007 | 507,021 tonnes | +11.2% |
| 2008 | 443,393 tonnes | -12.5% |
| 2009 | 355,271 tonnes | -19.9% |
| 2010 | 370,385 tonnes | +4.3% |
| 2011 | 410,006 tonnes | +10.7% |
| 2012 | 437,981 tonnes | +6.8% |
| 2013 | 490,102 tonnes | +11.9% |
| 2014 | 487,090 tonnes | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 493,529 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 597,287 tonnes | +21.0% |
| 2017 | 658,744 tonnes | +10.3% |
| 2018 | 652,335 tonnes | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 630,205 tonnes | -3.4% |
| 2020 | 654,692 tonnes | +3.9% |
| 2021 | 685,071 tonnes | +4.6% |
| 2022 | 450,358 tonnes | -34.3% |
| 2023 | 371,011 tonnes | -17.6% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 371,011 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 101,624 tonnes, 3.7× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 371,011 tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 148,704 tonnes, 2.5× the median. (49 countries reporting)
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 (current US$), annual 8.23 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0265 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 687.58 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2931 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.7% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.7% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2025)
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 40th out of 201 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).