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 136th of 200 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.
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 |
Countries ranked near Niger
More agriculture & rural data for Niger
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 10.30 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 47.6% (2025)
- Rural population 22.79 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 2.8% (2025)
- Rural population 81.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.0% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.3% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 47.6% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 47.6% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 10.33 million hectares (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 136th out of 200 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).