Fertilizer consumption in Senegal
Senegal: Fertilizer consumption was 32,540 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Senegal, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fertilizer consumption in Senegal is 32,540 tonnes, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 54.1% on the previous year and down 17.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Senegal peaked at 110,648 tonnes in 2017 and was at its lowest, 6,125 tonnes, in 2007.
Senegal ranks 119th 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 Senegal, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 7,751 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 7,780 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1963 | 9,293 tonnes | +19.5% |
| 1964 | 9,933 tonnes | +6.9% |
| 1965 | 13,689 tonnes | +37.8% |
| 1966 | 18,914 tonnes | +38.2% |
| 1967 | 26,431 tonnes | +39.7% |
| 1968 | 12,130 tonnes | -54.1% |
| 1969 | 7,623 tonnes | -37.2% |
| 1970 | 7,910 tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1971 | 13,536 tonnes | +71.1% |
| 1972 | 15,678 tonnes | +15.8% |
| 1973 | 23,072 tonnes | +47.2% |
| 1974 | 38,680 tonnes | +67.6% |
| 1975 | 47,413 tonnes | +22.6% |
| 1976 | 39,906 tonnes | -15.8% |
| 1977 | 46,720 tonnes | +17.1% |
| 1978 | 35,327 tonnes | -24.4% |
| 1979 | 29,032 tonnes | -17.8% |
| 1980 | 19,380 tonnes | -33.2% |
| 1981 | 24,304 tonnes | +25.4% |
| 1982 | 18,394 tonnes | -24.3% |
| 1983 | 18,608 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1984 | 17,975 tonnes | -3.4% |
| 1985 | 18,691 tonnes | +4.0% |
| 1986 | 19,180 tonnes | +2.6% |
| 1987 | 18,886 tonnes | -1.5% |
| 1988 | 23,412 tonnes | +24.0% |
| 1989 | 12,352 tonnes | -47.2% |
| 1990 | 11,750 tonnes | -4.9% |
| 1991 | 16,610 tonnes | +41.4% |
| 1992 | 17,002 tonnes | +2.4% |
| 1993 | 23,977 tonnes | +41.0% |
| 1994 | 25,881 tonnes | +7.9% |
| 1995 | 16,198 tonnes | -37.4% |
| 1996 | 21,626 tonnes | +33.5% |
| 1997 | 22,901 tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1998 | 25,564 tonnes | +11.6% |
| 1999 | 37,805 tonnes | +47.9% |
| 2000 | 38,228 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 2001 | 29,884 tonnes | -21.8% |
| 2002 | 35,991 tonnes | +20.4% |
| 2003 | 32,056 tonnes | -10.9% |
| 2004 | 37,962 tonnes | +18.4% |
| 2005 | 30,871 tonnes | -18.7% |
| 2006 | 6,560 tonnes | -78.7% |
| 2007 | 6,125 tonnes | -6.6% |
| 2008 | 8,342 tonnes | +36.2% |
| 2009 | 24,385 tonnes | +192.3% |
| 2010 | 31,189 tonnes | +27.9% |
| 2011 | 22,546 tonnes | -27.7% |
| 2012 | 34,727 tonnes | +54.0% |
| 2013 | 39,641 tonnes | +14.2% |
| 2014 | 37,564 tonnes | -5.2% |
| 2015 | 15,136 tonnes | -59.7% |
| 2016 | 68,966 tonnes | +355.6% |
| 2017 | 110,648 tonnes | +60.4% |
| 2018 | 53,927 tonnes | -51.3% |
| 2019 | 68,955 tonnes | +27.9% |
| 2020 | 80,890 tonnes | +17.3% |
| 2021 | 33,830 tonnes | -58.2% |
| 2022 | 70,946 tonnes | +109.7% |
| 2023 | 32,540 tonnes | -54.1% |
Senegal compared with similar countries
- Senegal's 32,540 tonnes is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 86,615 tonnes, 38% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Senegal's 32,540 tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 24,201 tonnes, 1.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Fertilizer consumption in Senegal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +355.6% | 15,136 tonnes | 68,966 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 12,616 tonnes | 7,623 tonnes | 26,431 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 29,727 tonnes | 7,910 tonnes | 47,413 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 19,118 tonnes | 12,352 tonnes | 24,304 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 21,931 tonnes | 11,750 tonnes | 37,805 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 25,041 tonnes | 6,125 tonnes | 38,228 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 48,330 tonnes | 15,136 tonnes | 110,648 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 54,551 tonnes | 32,540 tonnes | 80,890 tonnes | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Senegal
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 26.22 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1708 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 333.94 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4423 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 17.1% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 17.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.8% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.2% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Senegal?
- Fertilizer consumption in Senegal was 32,540 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 Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 110,648 tonnes in 2017.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,125 tonnes in 2007.
- How does Senegal rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Senegal ranks 119th out of 201 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Senegal 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).