Fertilizer consumption in Romania
Romania: Fertilizer consumption was 769,816 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
769,816 tonnes
Change on year
up 3.9%
World rank
32nd
of 201 countries
All-time high
1.71 million tonnes
in 1984
All-time low
101,868 tonnes
in 1962
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer consumption in Romania, 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 Romania stood at 769,816 tonnes.
That represents a change of up 3.9% on the previous year and up 56.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Romania peaked at 1.71 million tonnes in 1984 and was at its lowest, 101,868 tonnes, in 1962.
Romania ranks 32nd 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 Romania, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 330,186 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 101,868 tonnes | -69.1% |
| 1963 | 187,398 tonnes | +84.0% |
| 1964 | 188,193 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1965 | 266,379 tonnes | +41.5% |
| 1966 | 336,379 tonnes | +26.3% |
| 1967 | 440,724 tonnes | +31.0% |
| 1968 | 484,598 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 1969 | 538,166 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 1970 | 594,243 tonnes | +10.4% |
| 1971 | 633,302 tonnes | +6.6% |
| 1972 | 639,034 tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1973 | 853,994 tonnes | +33.6% |
| 1974 | 921,063 tonnes | +7.9% |
| 1975 | 1.20 million tonnes | +29.9% |
| 1976 | 1.14 million tonnes | -4.4% |
| 1977 | 1.13 million tonnes | -1.2% |
| 1978 | 1.48 million tonnes | +31.0% |
| 1979 | 1.43 million tonnes | -3.3% |
| 1980 | 1.22 million tonnes | -14.5% |
| 1981 | 1.62 million tonnes | +32.3% |
| 1982 | 1.67 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1983 | 1.65 million tonnes | -1.7% |
| 1984 | 1.71 million tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1985 | 1.55 million tonnes | -8.9% |
| 1986 | 1.39 million tonnes | -10.8% |
| 1987 | 1.39 million tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1988 | 1.36 million tonnes | -2.5% |
| 1989 | 1.38 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1990 | 1.21 million tonnes | -12.0% |
| 1991 | 463,024 tonnes | -61.8% |
| 1992 | 553,079 tonnes | +19.4% |
| 1993 | 601,928 tonnes | +8.8% |
| 1994 | 374,111 tonnes | -37.8% |
| 1995 | 363,389 tonnes | -2.9% |
| 1996 | 422,060 tonnes | +16.1% |
| 1997 | 315,053 tonnes | -25.4% |
| 1998 | 360,057 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 1999 | 236,969 tonnes | -34.2% |
| 2000 | 304,275 tonnes | +28.4% |
| 2001 | 369,431 tonnes | +21.4% |
| 2002 | 326,136 tonnes | -11.7% |
| 2003 | 362,284 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 2004 | 380,020 tonnes | +4.9% |
| 2005 | 461,362 tonnes | +21.4% |
| 2006 | 362,961 tonnes | -21.3% |
| 2007 | 387,184 tonnes | +6.7% |
| 2008 | 398,035 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 2009 | 426,194 tonnes | +7.1% |
| 2010 | 480,546 tonnes | +12.8% |
| 2011 | 487,052 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 437,981 tonnes | -10.1% |
| 2013 | 491,834 tonnes | +12.3% |
| 2014 | 452,235 tonnes | -8.1% |
| 2015 | 532,670 tonnes | +17.8% |
| 2016 | 514,170 tonnes | -3.5% |
| 2017 | 581,464 tonnes | +13.1% |
| 2018 | 722,688 tonnes | +24.3% |
| 2019 | 749,584 tonnes | +3.7% |
| 2020 | 738,515 tonnes | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 844,337 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 2022 | 741,149 tonnes | -12.2% |
| 2023 | 769,816 tonnes | +3.9% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 769,816 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 101,624 tonnes, 7.6× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Romania's 769,816 tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 148,704 tonnes, 5.2× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 319,321 tonnes | 101,868 tonnes | 538,166 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.00 million tonnes | 594,243 tonnes | 1.48 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.49 million tonnes | 1.22 million tonnes | 1.71 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 490,222 tonnes | 236,969 tonnes | 1.21 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 377,788 tonnes | 304,275 tonnes | 461,362 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 545,022 tonnes | 437,981 tonnes | 749,584 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 773,454 tonnes | 738,515 tonnes | 844,337 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Romania
More agriculture & rural data for Romania
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 19.62 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.03 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 676.39 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.1768 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4783 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 3.0% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 3.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.9% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Romania?
- Fertilizer consumption in Romania was 769,816 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 Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 1.71 million tonnes in 1984.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 101,868 tonnes in 1962.
- How does Romania rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Romania ranks 32nd out of 201 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 56.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania 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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Agricultural use from all fertilizer products (including nitrogenous, potash, and phosphate fertilizers).