Fertilizer consumption in Oman
Oman: Fertilizer consumption was 26,266 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Oman, 1973–2023
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 Oman is 26,266 tonnes, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 7.7% on the previous year and up 41.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Oman peaked at 28,460 tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 130.95 tonnes, in 1973.
That places Oman 121st 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 Oman, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 130.95 tonnes | — |
| 1974 | 177.1 tonnes | +35.2% |
| 1975 | 425.82 tonnes | +140.4% |
| 1976 | 430.08 tonnes | +1.0% |
| 1977 | 499.8 tonnes | +16.2% |
| 1978 | 277.95 tonnes | -44.4% |
| 1979 | 1,256 tonnes | +351.9% |
| 1980 | 1,061 tonnes | -15.6% |
| 1981 | 958.8 tonnes | -9.6% |
| 1982 | 1,675 tonnes | +74.7% |
| 1983 | 1,385 tonnes | -17.3% |
| 1984 | 920.4 tonnes | -33.5% |
| 1985 | 2,948 tonnes | +220.2% |
| 1986 | 1,887 tonnes | -36.0% |
| 1987 | 1,980 tonnes | +4.9% |
| 1988 | 5,312 tonnes | +168.3% |
| 1989 | 5,318 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1990 | 9,479 tonnes | +78.2% |
| 1991 | 8,147 tonnes | -14.1% |
| 1992 | 8,000 tonnes | -1.8% |
| 1993 | 9,000 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 1994 | 7,600 tonnes | -15.6% |
| 1995 | 7,801 tonnes | +2.6% |
| 1996 | 6,707 tonnes | -14.0% |
| 1997 | 5,430 tonnes | -19.0% |
| 1998 | 8,154 tonnes | +50.2% |
| 1999 | 7,324 tonnes | -10.2% |
| 2000 | 5,756 tonnes | -21.4% |
| 2001 | 10,404 tonnes | +80.8% |
| 2002 | 12,035 tonnes | +15.7% |
| 2003 | 6,360 tonnes | -47.2% |
| 2004 | 14,278 tonnes | +124.5% |
| 2005 | 16,738 tonnes | +17.2% |
| 2006 | 20,677 tonnes | +23.5% |
| 2007 | 16,860 tonnes | -18.5% |
| 2008 | 24,261 tonnes | +43.9% |
| 2009 | 15,994 tonnes | -34.1% |
| 2010 | 18,601 tonnes | +16.3% |
| 2011 | 16,250 tonnes | -12.6% |
| 2012 | 17,703 tonnes | +8.9% |
| 2013 | 18,538 tonnes | +4.7% |
| 2014 | 18,648 tonnes | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 20,706 tonnes | +11.0% |
| 2016 | 25,650 tonnes | +23.9% |
| 2017 | 23,056 tonnes | -10.1% |
| 2018 | 24,600 tonnes | +6.7% |
| 2019 | 24,442 tonnes | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 25,977 tonnes | +6.3% |
| 2021 | 28,381 tonnes | +9.3% |
| 2022 | 28,460 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 2023 | 26,266 tonnes | -7.7% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 26,266 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 101,624 tonnes, 26% of the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Oman's 26,266 tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 47,149 tonnes, 56% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Fertilizer consumption in Oman 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | +351.9% | 277.95 tonnes | 1,256 tonnes |
| 1985 | +220.2% | 920.4 tonnes | 2,948 tonnes |
| 1988 | +168.3% | 1,980 tonnes | 5,312 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 456.83 tonnes | 130.95 tonnes | 1,256 tonnes | 7 |
| 1980s | 2,345 tonnes | 920.4 tonnes | 5,318 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 7,764 tonnes | 5,430 tonnes | 9,479 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 14,336 tonnes | 5,756 tonnes | 24,261 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 20,819 tonnes | 16,250 tonnes | 25,650 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 27,271 tonnes | 25,977 tonnes | 28,460 tonnes | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Oman
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.37 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0281 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 560.19 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 3.86 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2052 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.8% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.4% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Oman?
- Fertilizer consumption in Oman was 26,266 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 Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 28,460 tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 130.95 tonnes in 1973.
- How does Oman rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Oman ranks 121st out of 201 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 41.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Oman 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).