Fertilizer consumption in Syria
Syria: Fertilizer consumption was 76,188 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Syria, 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 Syria stood at 76,188 tonnes.
That represents a change of up 169.8% on the previous year and up 20.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Syria peaked at 413,505 tonnes in 2008 and was at its lowest, 3,496 tonnes, in 2015.
That places Syria 93rd out of 200 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 19,508 tonnes | 13,138 tonnes | 30,477 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 71,510 tonnes | 40,477 tonnes | 127,594 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 209,381 tonnes | 127,378 tonnes | 280,437 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 335,673 tonnes | 287,610 tonnes | 370,780 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 357,771 tonnes | 299,314 tonnes | 413,505 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 72,093 tonnes | 3,496 tonnes | 231,784 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 38,362 tonnes | 18,037 tonnes | 76,188 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Syria
- 90 Dominican Republic 87,378 tonnes compare
- 91 Mozambique 85,465 tonnes compare
- 92 Tajikistan 78,486 tonnes compare
- 94 Mali 71,276 tonnes compare
- 95 Israel 67,373 tonnes compare
More agriculture & rural data for Syria
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 10.17 billion current US$ (2022)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 42.9% (2022)
- Rural population 7.15 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 3.7% (2025)
- Rural population 27.9% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.3% (2010)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.7% (2010)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 42.9% (2022)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 42.9% (2022)
- Land under cereal production 2.70 million hectares (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Syria?
- Fertilizer consumption in Syria was 76,188 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 Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 413,505 tonnes in 2008.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,496 tonnes in 2015.
- How does Syria rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Syria ranks 93rd out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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).