Fertilizer consumption in Libya
Libya: Fertilizer consumption was 37,904 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
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 112th 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 | 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 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Libya
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 721.88 million current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 1.5% (2025)
- Rural population 901,647 (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.8% (2025)
- Rural population 12.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.4% (2019)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2019)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 1.5% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 1.5% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 249,794 hectares (2024)
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 112th out of 200 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).