Fertilizer consumption in Liberia
Liberia: Fertilizer consumption was 5,838 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Liberia, 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 Liberia stood at 5,838 tonnes.
That represents a change of up 3.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Liberia peaked at 10,192 tonnes in 2020 and was at its lowest, 52.29 tonnes, in 1962.
That places Liberia 146th 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 | 744.33 tonnes | 52.29 tonnes | 1,799 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 4,116 tonnes | 1,901 tonnes | 6,215 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,613 tonnes | 1,096 tonnes | 5,103 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 300 tonnes | 300 tonnes | 300 tonnes | 1 |
| 2000s | 3,412 tonnes | 2,823 tonnes | 4,606 tonnes | 8 |
| 2010s | 6,545 tonnes | 3,751 tonnes | 9,289 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 7,404 tonnes | 5,838 tonnes | 10,192 tonnes | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Liberia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 1.71 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 32.7% (2025)
- Rural population 2.52 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.9% (2025)
- Rural population 43.9% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.7% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 63.7% (2023)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 32.7% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 32.7% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 240,000 hectares (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Liberia?
- Fertilizer consumption in Liberia was 5,838 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 Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 10,192 tonnes in 2020.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 52.29 tonnes in 1962.
- How does Liberia rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Liberia ranks 146th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia 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).