Fertilizer consumption in Madagascar
Madagascar: Fertilizer consumption was 21,816 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Madagascar, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Madagascar recorded 21,816 tonnes for fertilizer consumption in 2023.
That represents a change of up 5.8% on the previous year and up 51.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Madagascar peaked at 38,988 tonnes in 2017 and was at its lowest, 1,502 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Madagascar 126th 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 | 5,595 tonnes | 1,502 tonnes | 12,925 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 9,896 tonnes | 5,932 tonnes | 14,410 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 9,584 tonnes | 6,228 tonnes | 15,624 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 10,560 tonnes | 7,717 tonnes | 16,669 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 9,257 tonnes | 6,248 tonnes | 16,704 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 23,648 tonnes | 8,928 tonnes | 38,988 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 23,445 tonnes | 19,584 tonnes | 31,752 tonnes | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Madagascar
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 4.26 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 21.7% (2025)
- Rural population 21.97 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 1.7% (2025)
- Rural population 67.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.3% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.6% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 21.7% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 21.7% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 2.22 million hectares (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Madagascar?
- Fertilizer consumption in Madagascar was 21,816 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 Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 38,988 tonnes in 2017.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,502 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Madagascar rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Madagascar ranks 126th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 51.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Madagascar 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).