Fertilizer consumption in Montenegro
Montenegro: Fertilizer consumption was 2,275 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Montenegro, 2006–2023
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 Montenegro is 2,275 tonnes, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 32.4% on the previous year and down 1.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Montenegro peaked at 44,996 tonnes in 2006 and was at its lowest, 1,719 tonnes, in 2022.
That places Montenegro 158th out of 201 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in Montenegro, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 44,996 tonnes | — |
| 2007 | 37,612 tonnes | -16.4% |
| 2008 | 35,201 tonnes | -6.4% |
| 2009 | 26,961 tonnes | -23.4% |
| 2010 | 33,782 tonnes | +25.3% |
| 2011 | 29,862 tonnes | -11.6% |
| 2012 | 29,552 tonnes | -1.0% |
| 2013 | 2,307 tonnes | -92.2% |
| 2014 | 2,417 tonnes | +4.8% |
| 2015 | 2,281 tonnes | -5.6% |
| 2016 | 2,567 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 2017 | 2,149 tonnes | -16.3% |
| 2018 | 2,271 tonnes | +5.6% |
| 2019 | 2,635 tonnes | +16.1% |
| 2020 | 2,792 tonnes | +6.0% |
| 2021 | 2,776 tonnes | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 1,719 tonnes | -38.1% |
| 2023 | 2,275 tonnes | +32.4% |
Montenegro compared with similar countries
- Montenegro's 2,275 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 54,231 tonnes, 4% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Montenegro's 2,275 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 148,704 tonnes, 2% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 36,193 tonnes | 26,961 tonnes | 44,996 tonnes | 4 |
| 2010s | 10,982 tonnes | 2,149 tonnes | 33,782 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,391 tonnes | 1,719 tonnes | 2,792 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Montenegro
- 155 Mauritania 3,836 tonnes compare
- 156 Lesotho 3,102 tonnes compare
- 157 French Guiana 2,819 tonnes compare
- 159 Puerto Rico 1,843 tonnes compare
- 160 Vanuatu 1,547 tonnes compare
- 161 New Caledonia 1,486 tonnes compare
More agriculture & rural data for Montenegro
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 7.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0337 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 498.87 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.256 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3439 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 3.4% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 3.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 6.4% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.5% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Montenegro?
- Fertilizer consumption in Montenegro was 2,275 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 Montenegro?
- The highest recorded value was 44,996 tonnes in 2006.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Montenegro?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,719 tonnes in 2022.
- How does Montenegro rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Montenegro ranks 158th out of 201 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Montenegro?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Montenegro 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).