Fertilizer consumption in Peru
Peru: Fertilizer consumption was 366,278 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Peru, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, fertilizer consumption in Peru stood at 366,278 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 9.5% on the previous year and down 8.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Peru peaked at 556,800 tonnes in 2020 and was at its lowest, 64,208 tonnes, in 1966.
Peru ranks 40th of 200 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 | 84,673 tonnes | 64,208 tonnes | 113,136 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 115,420 tonnes | 81,923 tonnes | 142,076 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 137,632 tonnes | 75,504 tonnes | 231,848 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 160,556 tonnes | 75,628 tonnes | 238,837 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 324,928 tonnes | 254,274 tonnes | 403,283 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 434,254 tonnes | 365,662 tonnes | 539,446 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 451,904 tonnes | 366,278 tonnes | 556,800 tonnes | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Peru
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 21.80 billion current US$ (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 7.5% (2024)
- Rural population 4.98 million (2025)
- Rural population growth -1.7% (2025)
- Rural population 14.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.2% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.6% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 7.5% (2024)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 7.5% (2024)
- Land under cereal production 1.22 million hectares (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Peru?
- Fertilizer consumption in Peru was 366,278 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 Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 556,800 tonnes in 2020.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 64,208 tonnes in 1966.
- How does Peru rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Peru ranks 40th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Peru 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).