Fertilizer consumption in Moldova
Moldova: Fertilizer consumption was 95,588 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Moldova, 1992–2023
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 Moldova is 95,588 tonnes, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 37.4% on the previous year and up 113.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Moldova peaked at 134,806 tonnes in 1992 and was at its lowest, 3,209 tonnes, in 1999.
That places Moldova 88th 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 Moldova, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 134,806 tonnes | — |
| 1993 | 114,992 tonnes | -14.7% |
| 1994 | 114,997 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 115,005 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 116,011 tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1997 | 10,209 tonnes | -91.2% |
| 1998 | 7,011 tonnes | -31.3% |
| 1999 | 3,209 tonnes | -54.2% |
| 2000 | 5,102 tonnes | +59.0% |
| 2001 | 32,461 tonnes | +536.2% |
| 2002 | 15,008 tonnes | -53.8% |
| 2003 | 13,908 tonnes | -7.3% |
| 2004 | 15,287 tonnes | +9.9% |
| 2005 | 16,504 tonnes | +8.0% |
| 2006 | 15,392 tonnes | -6.7% |
| 2007 | 20,102 tonnes | +30.6% |
| 2008 | 22,684 tonnes | +12.8% |
| 2009 | 17,008 tonnes | -25.0% |
| 2010 | 20,043 tonnes | +17.8% |
| 2011 | 23,611 tonnes | +17.8% |
| 2012 | 34,693 tonnes | +46.9% |
| 2013 | 44,795 tonnes | +29.1% |
| 2014 | 44,805 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 52,330 tonnes | +16.8% |
| 2016 | 72,863 tonnes | +39.2% |
| 2017 | 84,471 tonnes | +15.9% |
| 2018 | 99,919 tonnes | +18.3% |
| 2019 | 86,496 tonnes | -13.4% |
| 2020 | 82,857 tonnes | -4.2% |
| 2021 | 86,493 tonnes | +4.4% |
| 2022 | 69,580 tonnes | -19.6% |
| 2023 | 95,588 tonnes | +37.4% |
Moldova compared with similar countries
- Moldova's 95,588 tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 54,231 tonnes, 1.8× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Moldova's 95,588 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 148,704 tonnes, 64% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Fertilizer consumption in Moldova 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | +536.2% | 5,102 tonnes | 32,461 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 77,030 tonnes | 3,209 tonnes | 134,806 tonnes | 8 |
| 2000s | 17,346 tonnes | 5,102 tonnes | 32,461 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 56,403 tonnes | 20,043 tonnes | 99,919 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 83,629 tonnes | 69,580 tonnes | 95,588 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Moldova
More agriculture & rural data for Moldova
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.65 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0738 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 635.96 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -2.12 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.5627 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 7.4% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 7.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.4% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.4% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Moldova?
- Fertilizer consumption in Moldova was 95,588 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 Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 134,806 tonnes in 1992.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,209 tonnes in 1999.
- How does Moldova rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Moldova ranks 88th out of 201 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is up 113.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Moldova 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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Agricultural use from all fertilizer products (including nitrogenous, potash, and phosphate fertilizers).