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 149th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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More agriculture & rural data for Qatar
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 659.62 million current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 0.3% (2025)
- Rural population 19,042 (2025)
- Rural population growth -1.7% (2025)
- Rural population 0.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.4% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 0.3% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 0.3% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 121 hectares (2023)
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 149th out of 200 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).