Fertilizer consumption in Qatar
Qatar: Fertilizer consumption was 5,045 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Qatar, 1975–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Qatar recorded 5,045 tonnes for fertilizer consumption in 2023.
The figure is up 12.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Qatar peaked at 6,000 tonnes in 1994 and was at its lowest, 200 tonnes, in 1975.
Qatar ranks 150th 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 Qatar, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 200 tonnes | — |
| 1976 | 300 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 1977 | 300 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 414 tonnes | +38.0% |
| 1979 | 600 tonnes | +44.9% |
| 1980 | 800 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 1981 | 840 tonnes | +5.0% |
| 1982 | 759.99 tonnes | -9.5% |
| 1983 | 838 tonnes | +10.3% |
| 1984 | 602.01 tonnes | -28.2% |
| 1985 | 580.05 tonnes | -3.6% |
| 1986 | 500 tonnes | -13.8% |
| 1987 | 499.95 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1988 | 600.05 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1989 | 1,150 tonnes | +91.7% |
| 1990 | 1,380 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1991 | 1,500 tonnes | +8.7% |
| 1992 | 1,500 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 2,000 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 1994 | 6,000 tonnes | +200.0% |
| 1995 | 6,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 1,172 tonnes | -80.5% |
| 1997 | 1,165 tonnes | -0.6% |
| 1998 | 1,000 tonnes | -14.2% |
| 1999 | 800 tonnes | -20.0% |
| 2000 | 500 tonnes | -37.5% |
| 2001 | 899.92 tonnes | +80.0% |
| 2002 | 1,511 tonnes | +67.9% |
| 2003 | 1,000 tonnes | -33.8% |
| 2004 | 1,000 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 2005 | 999.95 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 2006 | 1,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 1,000 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 2008 | 1,058 tonnes | +5.8% |
| 2009 | 1,120 tonnes | +5.9% |
| 2010 | 1,640 tonnes | +46.4% |
| 2011 | 2,200 tonnes | +34.1% |
| 2012 | 2,200 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 4,500 tonnes | +104.5% |
| 2014 | 4,400 tonnes | -2.2% |
| 2015 | 2,300 tonnes | -47.7% |
| 2016 | 3,700 tonnes | +60.9% |
| 2017 | 3,600 tonnes | -2.7% |
| 2018 | 4,883 tonnes | +35.6% |
| 2019 | 4,623 tonnes | -5.3% |
| 2020 | 5,103 tonnes | +10.4% |
| 2021 | 5,045 tonnes | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 5,045 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 5,045 tonnes | +0.0% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 5,045 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 101,624 tonnes, 5% of the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 5,045 tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 47,149 tonnes, 11% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Fertilizer consumption in Qatar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | +200.0% | 2,000 tonnes | 6,000 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 362.8 tonnes | 200 tonnes | 600 tonnes | 5 |
| 1980s | 717 tonnes | 499.95 tonnes | 1,150 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,252 tonnes | 800 tonnes | 6,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,009 tonnes | 500 tonnes | 1,511 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,405 tonnes | 1,640 tonnes | 4,883 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,060 tonnes | 5,045 tonnes | 5,103 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
- 147 Liberia 5,838 tonnes compare
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More agriculture & rural data for Qatar
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 4.94 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0031 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 221.93 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.72 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.0064 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 0.3% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 0.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.4% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Qatar?
- Fertilizer consumption in Qatar was 5,045 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 Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 6,000 tonnes in 1994.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 200 tonnes in 1975.
- How does Qatar rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Qatar ranks 150th out of 201 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar 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).