Fertilizer consumption in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Fertilizer consumption was 115,035 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Kazakhstan, 1992–2023
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 Kazakhstan is 115,035 tonnes, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 35.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Kazakhstan peaked at 474,862 tonnes in 1992 and was at its lowest, 13,241 tonnes, in 1998.
That places Kazakhstan 83rd 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 Kazakhstan, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 474,862 tonnes | — |
| 1993 | 324,054 tonnes | -31.8% |
| 1994 | 121,201 tonnes | -62.6% |
| 1995 | 95,169 tonnes | -21.5% |
| 1996 | 130,933 tonnes | +37.6% |
| 1997 | 55,903 tonnes | -57.3% |
| 1998 | 13,241 tonnes | -76.3% |
| 1999 | 34,449 tonnes | +160.2% |
| 2000 | 36,960 tonnes | +7.3% |
| 2001 | 50,420 tonnes | +36.4% |
| 2002 | 23,914 tonnes | -52.6% |
| 2003 | 33,874 tonnes | +41.6% |
| 2004 | 42,326 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 2005 | 40,723 tonnes | -3.8% |
| 2006 | 41,661 tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2007 | 58,661 tonnes | +40.8% |
| 2008 | 30,926 tonnes | -47.3% |
| 2009 | 56,609 tonnes | +83.0% |
| 2010 | 58,464 tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2011 | 87,307 tonnes | +49.3% |
| 2012 | 129,623 tonnes | +48.5% |
| 2013 | 85,036 tonnes | -34.4% |
| 2014 | 116,337 tonnes | +36.8% |
| 2015 | 126,960 tonnes | +9.1% |
| 2016 | 114,035 tonnes | -10.2% |
| 2017 | 158,180 tonnes | +38.7% |
| 2018 | 120,416 tonnes | -23.9% |
| 2019 | 85,875 tonnes | -28.7% |
| 2020 | 165,050 tonnes | +92.2% |
| 2021 | 132,022 tonnes | -20.0% |
| 2022 | 115,035 tonnes | -12.9% |
| 2023 | 115,035 tonnes | +0.0% |
Kazakhstan compared with similar countries
- Kazakhstan's 115,035 tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 54,231 tonnes, 2.1× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Kazakhstan's 115,035 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 148,704 tonnes, 77% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 156,227 tonnes | 13,241 tonnes | 474,862 tonnes | 8 |
| 2000s | 41,607 tonnes | 23,914 tonnes | 58,661 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 108,223 tonnes | 58,464 tonnes | 158,180 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 131,786 tonnes | 115,035 tonnes | 165,050 tonnes | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Kazakhstan
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 1.32 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0374 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 550.04 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.3844 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3761 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 3.7% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 3.7% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.3% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.7% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Kazakhstan?
- Fertilizer consumption in Kazakhstan was 115,035 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 Kazakhstan?
- The highest recorded value was 474,862 tonnes in 1992.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 13,241 tonnes in 1998.
- How does Kazakhstan rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Kazakhstan ranks 83rd out of 201 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kazakhstan 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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Agricultural use from all fertilizer products (including nitrogenous, potash, and phosphate fertilizers).