Fertilizer consumption in South Sudan
South Sudan: Fertilizer consumption was 463.36 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in South Sudan, 2012–2023
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 South Sudan stood at 463.36 tonnes. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
The figure is up 133.6% on the previous year and up 107.8% over five years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in South Sudan peaked at 463.36 tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 2012.
South Sudan ranks 170th of 200 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 81.67 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 222.99 tonnes | 8 |
| 2020s | 270.79 tonnes | 173.44 tonnes | 463.36 tonnes | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for South Sudan
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 1.24 billion current US$ (2015)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 10.4% (2015)
- Rural population 9.55 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 1.6% (2025)
- Rural population 78.3% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 10.4% (2015)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 10.4% (2015)
- Land under cereal production 1.10 million hectares (2023)
- Cereal production 1.09 million metric tons (2023)
- Cereal yield 983.6 kg per hectare (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in South Sudan?
- Fertilizer consumption in South Sudan was 463.36 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 South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 463.36 tonnes in 2023.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 2012.
- How does South Sudan rank for fertilizer consumption?
- South Sudan ranks 170th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this South Sudan 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).