Fertilizer consumption in Myanmar
Myanmar: Fertilizer consumption was 272,127 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Myanmar, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Myanmar recorded 272,127 tonnes for fertilizer consumption in 2023.
The figure is up 3.0% on the previous year and up 29.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Myanmar peaked at 744,250 tonnes in 2020 and was at its lowest, 5,971 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Myanmar 51st 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 | 15,406 tonnes | 5,971 tonnes | 41,092 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 54,686 tonnes | 22,007 tonnes | 93,149 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 141,075 tonnes | 83,082 tonnes | 194,092 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 132,369 tonnes | 67,161 tonnes | 180,059 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 111,691 tonnes | 42,338 tonnes | 205,761 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 290,005 tonnes | 71,836 tonnes | 698,772 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 426,376 tonnes | 264,250 tonnes | 744,250 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
More agriculture & rural data for Myanmar
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 20.66 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 25.3% (2025)
- Rural population 38.08 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.4% (2025)
- Rural population 69.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.5% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 3.3% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 25.3% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 25.3% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 7.97 million hectares (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Myanmar?
- Fertilizer consumption in Myanmar was 272,127 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 Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 744,250 tonnes in 2020.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,971 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Myanmar rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Myanmar ranks 51st out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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).