Fertilizer consumption in Jordan
Jordan: Fertilizer consumption was 47,149 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Jordan, 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 Jordan stood at 47,149 tonnes. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
The figure is up 4.0% on the previous year and up 55.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Jordan peaked at 47,149 tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1,564 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Jordan 105th 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 | 3,262 tonnes | 1,564 tonnes | 5,101 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 5,860 tonnes | 2,400 tonnes | 14,502 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 15,183 tonnes | 7,266 tonnes | 27,145 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 18,884 tonnes | 13,999 tonnes | 24,019 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 19,012 tonnes | 9,697 tonnes | 30,900 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 26,120 tonnes | 21,986 tonnes | 40,322 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 31,903 tonnes | 17,467 tonnes | 47,149 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Jordan
- 102 Afghanistan 51,699 tonnes compare
- 103 Burundi 51,473 tonnes compare
- 104 Bolivia 47,570 tonnes compare
- 106 Togo 46,022 tonnes compare
- 107 Democratic Republic of Congo 41,394 tonnes compare
- 108 Papua New Guinea 40,800 tonnes compare
More agriculture & rural data for Jordan
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 3.43 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 5.6% (2025)
- Rural population 782,426 (2025)
- Rural population growth -4.0% (2025)
- Rural population 6.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.1% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.3% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 5.6% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 5.6% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 52,137 hectares (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Jordan?
- Fertilizer consumption in Jordan was 47,149 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 Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 47,149 tonnes in 2023.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,564 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Jordan rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Jordan ranks 105th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jordan 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).