Fertilizer consumption in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Fertilizer consumption was 16,470 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in United Arab Emirates, 1972–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
United Arab Emirates recorded 16,470 tonnes for fertilizer consumption in 2023.
That represents a change of down 24.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in United Arab Emirates peaked at 48,362 tonnes in 2003 and was at its lowest, 530.14 tonnes, in 1973.
That places United Arab Emirates 132nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,215 tonnes | 530.14 tonnes | 3,500 tonnes | 8 |
| 1980s | 4,366 tonnes | 1,440 tonnes | 12,120 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 27,747 tonnes | 12,500 tonnes | 36,199 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 41,379 tonnes | 27,870 tonnes | 48,362 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 20,627 tonnes | 13,812 tonnes | 31,264 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 16,664 tonnes | 16,469 tonnes | 17,247 tonnes | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for United Arab Emirates
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 4.25 billion current US$ (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 0.8% (2024)
- Rural population 1.62 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 3.7% (2025)
- Rural population 14.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.4% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2023)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 0.8% (2024)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 0.8% (2024)
- Land under cereal production 945 hectares (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in United Arab Emirates?
- Fertilizer consumption in United Arab Emirates was 16,470 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 United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 48,362 tonnes in 2003.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 530.14 tonnes in 1973.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for fertilizer consumption?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 132nd out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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).