Fertilizer consumption in Niger
Niger: Fertilizer consumption was 13,719 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Niger, 1964–2023
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 Niger is 13,719 tonnes, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 63.8% on the previous year and up 28.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Niger peaked at 16,731 tonnes in 2014 and was at its lowest, 115 tonnes, in 1964.
Niger ranks 137th of 201 countries on this measure, 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 Niger, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 115 tonnes | — |
| 1965 | 115 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 115 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 230 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 1968 | 243.54 tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1969 | 365.28 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 1970 | 224 tonnes | -38.7% |
| 1971 | 224.6 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1972 | 447.08 tonnes | +99.1% |
| 1973 | 432.56 tonnes | -3.2% |
| 1974 | 195.6 tonnes | -54.8% |
| 1975 | 684.6 tonnes | +250.0% |
| 1976 | 1,174 tonnes | +71.4% |
| 1977 | 2,054 tonnes | +75.0% |
| 1978 | 1,760 tonnes | -14.3% |
| 1979 | 1,792 tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1980 | 2,657 tonnes | +48.2% |
| 1981 | 5,575 tonnes | +109.8% |
| 1982 | 2,859 tonnes | -48.7% |
| 1983 | 1,802 tonnes | -37.0% |
| 1984 | 2,347 tonnes | +30.3% |
| 1985 | 3,521 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 1986 | 2,054 tonnes | -41.7% |
| 1987 | 2,854 tonnes | +38.9% |
| 1988 | 1,710 tonnes | -40.1% |
| 1989 | 2,785 tonnes | +62.9% |
| 1990 | 2,320 tonnes | -16.7% |
| 1991 | 605.25 tonnes | -73.9% |
| 1992 | 1,430 tonnes | +136.3% |
| 1993 | 1,560 tonnes | +9.1% |
| 1994 | 6,110 tonnes | +291.7% |
| 1995 | 10,080 tonnes | +65.0% |
| 1996 | 8,960 tonnes | -11.1% |
| 1997 | 700 tonnes | -92.2% |
| 1998 | 560 tonnes | -20.0% |
| 1999 | 4,200 tonnes | +650.0% |
| 2000 | 4,620 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 2001 | 5,040 tonnes | +9.1% |
| 2002 | 8,540 tonnes | +69.4% |
| 2003 | 4,089 tonnes | -52.1% |
| 2004 | 3,398 tonnes | -16.9% |
| 2005 | 5,390 tonnes | +58.6% |
| 2006 | 7,530 tonnes | +39.7% |
| 2007 | 5,400 tonnes | -28.3% |
| 2008 | 2,250 tonnes | -58.3% |
| 2009 | 5,400 tonnes | +140.0% |
| 2010 | 7,600 tonnes | +40.7% |
| 2011 | 7,536 tonnes | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 14,720 tonnes | +95.3% |
| 2013 | 10,647 tonnes | -27.7% |
| 2014 | 16,731 tonnes | +57.1% |
| 2015 | 6,765 tonnes | -59.6% |
| 2016 | 6,869 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 6,769 tonnes | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 12,291 tonnes | +81.6% |
| 2019 | 14,963 tonnes | +21.7% |
| 2020 | 10,333 tonnes | -30.9% |
| 2021 | 8,196 tonnes | -20.7% |
| 2022 | 8,374 tonnes | +2.2% |
| 2023 | 13,719 tonnes | +63.8% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 13,719 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 34,130 tonnes, 40% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Niger's 13,719 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 24,201 tonnes, 57% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Fertilizer consumption in Niger 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | +650.0% | 560 tonnes | 4,200 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 197.3 tonnes | 115 tonnes | 365.28 tonnes | 6 |
| 1970s | 898.87 tonnes | 195.6 tonnes | 2,054 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,816 tonnes | 1,710 tonnes | 5,575 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,653 tonnes | 560 tonnes | 10,080 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,166 tonnes | 2,250 tonnes | 8,540 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 10,489 tonnes | 6,765 tonnes | 16,731 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 10,155 tonnes | 8,196 tonnes | 13,719 tonnes | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Niger
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.4759 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 368.98 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.87 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0011 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.8163 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 47.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 47.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.3% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.0% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Niger?
- Fertilizer consumption in Niger was 13,719 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 Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 16,731 tonnes in 2014.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 115 tonnes in 1964.
- How does Niger rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Niger ranks 137th out of 201 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger 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).