Fertilizer consumption in Libya
Libya: Fertilizer consumption was 37,904 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
37,904 tonnes
Change on year
up 35.1%
World rank
113th
of 201 countries
All-time high
110,891 tonnes
in 1993
All-time low
3,772 tonnes
in 1963
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer consumption in Libya, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Libya recorded 37,904 tonnes for fertilizer consumption in 2023.
That represents a change of up 35.1% on the previous year and down 39.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Libya peaked at 110,891 tonnes in 1993 and was at its lowest, 3,772 tonnes, in 1963.
That places Libya 113th 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 Libya, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 4,393 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 4,006 tonnes | -8.8% |
| 1963 | 3,772 tonnes | -5.8% |
| 1964 | 3,787 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1965 | 4,569 tonnes | +20.6% |
| 1966 | 6,770 tonnes | +48.2% |
| 1967 | 9,123 tonnes | +34.7% |
| 1968 | 10,276 tonnes | +12.6% |
| 1969 | 8,625 tonnes | -16.1% |
| 1970 | 12,474 tonnes | +44.6% |
| 1971 | 17,501 tonnes | +40.3% |
| 1972 | 16,589 tonnes | -5.2% |
| 1973 | 14,192 tonnes | -14.4% |
| 1974 | 21,893 tonnes | +54.3% |
| 1975 | 35,901 tonnes | +64.0% |
| 1976 | 43,424 tonnes | +21.0% |
| 1977 | 51,191 tonnes | +17.9% |
| 1978 | 36,899 tonnes | -27.9% |
| 1979 | 60,134 tonnes | +63.0% |
| 1980 | 53,165 tonnes | -11.6% |
| 1981 | 74,330 tonnes | +39.8% |
| 1982 | 86,692 tonnes | +16.6% |
| 1983 | 91,252 tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1984 | 79,905 tonnes | -12.4% |
| 1985 | 67,702 tonnes | -15.3% |
| 1986 | 78,760 tonnes | +16.3% |
| 1987 | 102,078 tonnes | +29.6% |
| 1988 | 87,911 tonnes | -13.9% |
| 1989 | 78,807 tonnes | -10.4% |
| 1990 | 77,602 tonnes | -1.5% |
| 1991 | 84,780 tonnes | +9.3% |
| 1992 | 86,080 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1993 | 110,891 tonnes | +28.8% |
| 1994 | 74,494 tonnes | -32.8% |
| 1995 | 88,999 tonnes | +19.5% |
| 1996 | 62,415 tonnes | -29.9% |
| 1997 | 61,705 tonnes | -1.1% |
| 1998 | 50,504 tonnes | -18.2% |
| 1999 | 86,494 tonnes | +71.3% |
| 2000 | 54,997 tonnes | -36.4% |
| 2001 | 73,208 tonnes | +33.1% |
| 2002 | 65,338 tonnes | -10.7% |
| 2003 | 35,475 tonnes | -45.7% |
| 2004 | 50,457 tonnes | +42.2% |
| 2005 | 52,459 tonnes | +4.0% |
| 2006 | 55,065 tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2007 | 53,272 tonnes | -3.3% |
| 2008 | 51,500 tonnes | -3.3% |
| 2009 | 58,609 tonnes | +13.8% |
| 2010 | 66,165 tonnes | +12.9% |
| 2011 | 80,932 tonnes | +22.3% |
| 2012 | 82,529 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 62,287 tonnes | -24.5% |
| 2014 | 39,422 tonnes | -36.7% |
| 2015 | 26,958 tonnes | -31.6% |
| 2016 | 26,896 tonnes | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 44,813 tonnes | +66.6% |
| 2018 | 28,249 tonnes | -37.0% |
| 2019 | 31,140 tonnes | +10.2% |
| 2020 | 31,775 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 2021 | 25,318 tonnes | -20.3% |
| 2022 | 28,064 tonnes | +10.9% |
| 2023 | 37,904 tonnes | +35.1% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 37,904 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 54,231 tonnes, 70% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Libya's 37,904 tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 47,149 tonnes, 80% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6,147 tonnes | 3,772 tonnes | 10,276 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 31,020 tonnes | 12,474 tonnes | 60,134 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 80,060 tonnes | 53,165 tonnes | 102,078 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 78,396 tonnes | 50,504 tonnes | 110,891 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 55,038 tonnes | 35,475 tonnes | 73,208 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 48,939 tonnes | 26,896 tonnes | 82,529 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 30,765 tonnes | 25,318 tonnes | 37,904 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Libya
More agriculture & rural data for Libya
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -37.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.015 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 96.79 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.835 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1209 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 1.5% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 1.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2019)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.4% (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Libya?
- Fertilizer consumption in Libya was 37,904 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 Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 110,891 tonnes in 1993.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,772 tonnes in 1963.
- How does Libya rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Libya ranks 113th out of 201 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya 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).