Fertilizer consumption in Vanuatu
Vanuatu: Fertilizer consumption was 1,547 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Vanuatu, 2002–2023
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 Vanuatu is 1,547 tonnes, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 11.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Vanuatu peaked at 1,579 tonnes in 2014 and was at its lowest, 125.58 tonnes, in 2003.
Vanuatu ranks 160th of 201 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in Vanuatu, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 148.24 tonnes | — |
| 2003 | 125.58 tonnes | -15.3% |
| 2004 | 269.66 tonnes | +114.7% |
| 2005 | 246.75 tonnes | -8.5% |
| 2006 | 200.2 tonnes | -18.9% |
| 2007 | 404.55 tonnes | +102.1% |
| 2008 | 539.4 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 2009 | 1,153 tonnes | +113.7% |
| 2010 | 1,405 tonnes | +21.9% |
| 2011 | 1,405 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 1,502 tonnes | +6.9% |
| 2013 | 1,385 tonnes | -7.8% |
| 2014 | 1,579 tonnes | +14.0% |
| 2015 | 1,099 tonnes | -30.4% |
| 2016 | 1,174 tonnes | +6.9% |
| 2017 | 872.9 tonnes | -25.7% |
| 2018 | 1,112 tonnes | +27.4% |
| 2019 | 1,050 tonnes | -5.6% |
| 2020 | 845.35 tonnes | -19.5% |
| 2021 | 1,074 tonnes | +27.1% |
| 2022 | 1,547 tonnes | +44.0% |
| 2023 | 1,547 tonnes | +0.0% |
Vanuatu compared with similar countries
- Vanuatu's 1,547 tonnes is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 86,615 tonnes, 2% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Vanuatu's 1,547 tonnes is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 33,674 tonnes, 5% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 385.89 tonnes | 125.58 tonnes | 1,153 tonnes | 8 |
| 2010s | 1,258 tonnes | 872.9 tonnes | 1,579 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,254 tonnes | 845.35 tonnes | 1,547 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Vanuatu
- 157 French Guiana 2,819 tonnes compare
- 158 Montenegro 2,275 tonnes compare
- 159 Puerto Rico 1,843 tonnes compare
- 161 New Caledonia 1,486 tonnes compare
- 162 Eritrea 1,294 tonnes compare
- 163 Bhutan 981.54 tonnes compare
More agriculture & rural data for Vanuatu
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.88 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2663 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,054 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.7768 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 26.6% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 26.6% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.8% (2011)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.3% (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Vanuatu?
- Fertilizer consumption in Vanuatu was 1,547 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 Vanuatu?
- The highest recorded value was 1,579 tonnes in 2014.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Vanuatu?
- The lowest recorded value was 125.58 tonnes in 2003.
- How does Vanuatu rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Vanuatu ranks 160th out of 201 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Vanuatu?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Vanuatu 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).