Fertilizer consumption in Kuwait
Kuwait: Fertilizer consumption was 7,535 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Kuwait, 1977–2023
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 Kuwait is 7,535 tonnes, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 22.2% on the previous year and up 31.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Kuwait peaked at 7,568 tonnes in 2017 and was at its lowest, 100 tonnes, in 1977.
That places Kuwait 144th 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 Kuwait, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 100 tonnes | — |
| 1978 | 100 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 625 tonnes | +525.0% |
| 1980 | 425 tonnes | -32.0% |
| 1981 | 500 tonnes | +17.6% |
| 1982 | 500 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 500 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 500.01 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 699.99 tonnes | +40.0% |
| 1986 | 407 tonnes | -41.9% |
| 1987 | 328 tonnes | -19.4% |
| 1988 | 775 tonnes | +136.3% |
| 1989 | 500 tonnes | -35.5% |
| 1992 | 800 tonnes | +60.0% |
| 1993 | 1,000 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1994 | 1,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 1,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 2,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 1997 | 1,200 tonnes | -40.0% |
| 1998 | 1,000 tonnes | -16.7% |
| 1999 | 1,100 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 2000 | 629.04 tonnes | -42.8% |
| 2001 | 1,046 tonnes | +66.3% |
| 2002 | 1,000 tonnes | -4.4% |
| 2003 | 1,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 1,000 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 2005 | 1,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 3,488 tonnes | +248.8% |
| 2007 | 3,327 tonnes | -4.6% |
| 2008 | 2,434 tonnes | -26.8% |
| 2009 | 1,000 tonnes | -58.9% |
| 2010 | 2,284 tonnes | +128.4% |
| 2011 | 3,119 tonnes | +36.6% |
| 2012 | 4,686 tonnes | +50.3% |
| 2013 | 5,736 tonnes | +22.4% |
| 2014 | 6,981 tonnes | +21.7% |
| 2015 | 6,567 tonnes | -5.9% |
| 2016 | 6,674 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2017 | 7,568 tonnes | +13.4% |
| 2018 | 7,258 tonnes | -4.1% |
| 2019 | 6,322 tonnes | -12.9% |
| 2020 | 7,486 tonnes | +18.4% |
| 2021 | 7,333 tonnes | -2.0% |
| 2022 | 6,167 tonnes | -15.9% |
| 2023 | 7,535 tonnes | +22.2% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 7,535 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 101,624 tonnes, 7% of the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 7,535 tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 47,149 tonnes, 16% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Fertilizer consumption in Kuwait changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | +525.0% | 100 tonnes | 625 tonnes |
| 2006 | +248.8% | 1,000 tonnes | 3,488 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 275 tonnes | 100 tonnes | 625 tonnes | 3 |
| 1980s | 513.5 tonnes | 328 tonnes | 775 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,138 tonnes | 800 tonnes | 2,000 tonnes | 8 |
| 2000s | 1,592 tonnes | 629.04 tonnes | 3,488 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,719 tonnes | 2,284 tonnes | 7,568 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 7,130 tonnes | 6,167 tonnes | 7,535 tonnes | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Kuwait
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.59 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0053 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 171.42 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2005)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 0.5% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 0.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.5% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Kuwait?
- Fertilizer consumption in Kuwait was 7,535 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 Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 7,568 tonnes in 2017.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 100 tonnes in 1977.
- How does Kuwait rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Kuwait ranks 144th out of 201 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait 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).