Fertilizer consumption in Philippines
Philippines: Fertilizer consumption was 1.11 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.11 million tonnes
Change on year
down 30.1%
World rank
25th
of 201 countries
All-time high
1.60 million tonnes
in 2022
All-time low
71,218 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer consumption in Philippines, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Philippines recorded 1.11 million tonnes for fertilizer consumption in 2023.
That represents a change of down 30.1% on the previous year and up 28.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Philippines peaked at 1.60 million tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 71,218 tonnes, in 1961.
Philippines ranks 25th of 201 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in Philippines, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 71,218 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 88,227 tonnes | +23.9% |
| 1963 | 93,051 tonnes | +5.5% |
| 1964 | 88,227 tonnes | -5.2% |
| 1965 | 113,240 tonnes | +28.4% |
| 1966 | 106,507 tonnes | -5.9% |
| 1967 | 118,092 tonnes | +10.9% |
| 1968 | 148,526 tonnes | +25.8% |
| 1969 | 203,204 tonnes | +36.8% |
| 1970 | 201,167 tonnes | -1.0% |
| 1971 | 208,953 tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1972 | 193,268 tonnes | -7.5% |
| 1973 | 258,540 tonnes | +33.8% |
| 1974 | 285,200 tonnes | +10.3% |
| 1975 | 226,870 tonnes | -20.5% |
| 1976 | 268,743 tonnes | +18.5% |
| 1977 | 260,624 tonnes | -3.0% |
| 1978 | 311,740 tonnes | +19.6% |
| 1979 | 342,348 tonnes | +9.8% |
| 1980 | 334,092 tonnes | -2.4% |
| 1981 | 319,576 tonnes | -4.3% |
| 1982 | 345,594 tonnes | +8.1% |
| 1983 | 363,506 tonnes | +5.2% |
| 1984 | 264,554 tonnes | -27.2% |
| 1985 | 283,628 tonnes | +7.2% |
| 1986 | 389,746 tonnes | +37.4% |
| 1987 | 485,697 tonnes | +24.6% |
| 1988 | 504,398 tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1989 | 533,820 tonnes | +5.8% |
| 1990 | 587,070 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 1991 | 447,881 tonnes | -23.7% |
| 1992 | 505,421 tonnes | +12.8% |
| 1993 | 565,475 tonnes | +11.9% |
| 1994 | 600,163 tonnes | +6.1% |
| 1995 | 598,436 tonnes | -0.3% |
| 1996 | 736,842 tonnes | +23.1% |
| 1997 | 809,186 tonnes | +9.8% |
| 1998 | 628,456 tonnes | -22.3% |
| 1999 | 743,758 tonnes | +18.3% |
| 2000 | 734,528 tonnes | -1.2% |
| 2001 | 781,402 tonnes | +6.4% |
| 2002 | 687,650 tonnes | -12.0% |
| 2003 | 830,043 tonnes | +20.7% |
| 2004 | 879,454 tonnes | +6.0% |
| 2005 | 783,374 tonnes | -10.9% |
| 2006 | 740,174 tonnes | -5.5% |
| 2007 | 842,751 tonnes | +13.9% |
| 2008 | 572,059 tonnes | -32.1% |
| 2009 | 668,012 tonnes | +16.8% |
| 2010 | 802,526 tonnes | +20.1% |
| 2011 | 789,461 tonnes | -1.6% |
| 2012 | 660,391 tonnes | -16.3% |
| 2013 | 871,377 tonnes | +31.9% |
| 2014 | 879,620 tonnes | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 779,388 tonnes | -11.4% |
| 2016 | 948,163 tonnes | +21.7% |
| 2017 | 1.19 million tonnes | +25.3% |
| 2018 | 944,716 tonnes | -20.5% |
| 2019 | 1.09 million tonnes | +15.7% |
| 2020 | 1.21 million tonnes | +11.1% |
| 2021 | 1.30 million tonnes | +6.9% |
| 2022 | 1.60 million tonnes | +23.0% |
| 2023 | 1.11 million tonnes | -30.1% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 1.11 million tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 54,231 tonnes, 20.6× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 1.11 million tonnes is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 33,674 tonnes, 33.1× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 114,477 tonnes | 71,218 tonnes | 203,204 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 255,745 tonnes | 193,268 tonnes | 342,348 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 382,461 tonnes | 264,554 tonnes | 533,820 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 622,269 tonnes | 447,881 tonnes | 809,186 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 751,945 tonnes | 572,059 tonnes | 879,454 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 895,682 tonnes | 660,391 tonnes | 1.19 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.31 million tonnes | 1.11 million tonnes | 1.60 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
More agriculture & rural data for Philippines
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -0.2488 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0859 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 358.34 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.0874 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4423 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 8.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 8.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.1% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Philippines?
- Fertilizer consumption in Philippines was 1.11 million 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 Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 1.60 million tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 71,218 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Philippines rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Philippines ranks 25th out of 201 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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).