Fertilizer consumption in Uruguay
Uruguay: Fertilizer consumption was 345,237 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Uruguay, 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 Uruguay stood at 345,237 tonnes.
That represents a change of up 1.9% on the previous year and down 34.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Uruguay peaked at 523,901 tonnes in 2013 and was at its lowest, 20,432 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Uruguay 44th out of 200 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 37,084 tonnes | 20,432 tonnes | 61,310 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 64,368 tonnes | 42,662 tonnes | 82,595 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 55,092 tonnes | 36,190 tonnes | 72,827 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 87,309 tonnes | 56,704 tonnes | 138,140 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 147,989 tonnes | 75,846 tonnes | 186,823 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 336,542 tonnes | 252,978 tonnes | 523,901 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 355,836 tonnes | 338,900 tonnes | 385,827 tonnes | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Uruguay
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 5.45 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 6.4% (2025)
- Rural population 147,108 (2025)
- Rural population growth -1.3% (2025)
- Rural population 4.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 14.1% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 6.4% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 6.4% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 813,974 hectares (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Uruguay?
- Fertilizer consumption in Uruguay was 345,237 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 Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 523,901 tonnes in 2013.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 20,432 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Uruguay rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Uruguay ranks 44th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is down 34.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uruguay 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).