Fertilizer consumption in Iraq
Iraq: Fertilizer consumption was 251,058 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Iraq, 1961–2023
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 Iraq stood at 251,058 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 1.1% on the previous year and up 8.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Iraq peaked at 639,180 tonnes in 2001 and was at its lowest, 1,759 tonnes, in 1962.
That places Iraq 55th out of 200 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6,066 tonnes | 1,759 tonnes | 14,521 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 41,341 tonnes | 16,976 tonnes | 101,981 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 153,940 tonnes | 76,799 tonnes | 237,668 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 310,019 tonnes | 134,680 tonnes | 388,111 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 294,892 tonnes | 111,108 tonnes | 639,180 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 185,457 tonnes | 77,329 tonnes | 274,114 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 258,357 tonnes | 251,058 tonnes | 276,160 tonnes | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Iraq
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 8.68 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 3.4% (2025)
- Rural population 14.13 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 1.9% (2025)
- Rural population 30.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.1% (2014)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2016)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 3.4% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 3.4% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 1.90 million hectares (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Iraq?
- Fertilizer consumption in Iraq was 251,058 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 Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 639,180 tonnes in 2001.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,759 tonnes in 1962.
- How does Iraq rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Iraq ranks 55th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq 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).