Fertilizer consumption in Venezuela
Venezuela: Fertilizer consumption was 132,297 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Venezuela, 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 Venezuela stood at 132,297 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 74.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Venezuela peaked at 666,468 tonnes in 1988 and was at its lowest, 16,017 tonnes, in 1962.
That places Venezuela 76th 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 | 34,072 tonnes | 16,017 tonnes | 53,449 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 132,694 tonnes | 59,481 tonnes | 222,102 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 367,331 tonnes | 145,671 tonnes | 666,468 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 300,232 tonnes | 206,023 tonnes | 433,994 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 347,997 tonnes | 282,023 tonnes | 496,264 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 428,063 tonnes | 122,562 tonnes | 520,080 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 134,310 tonnes | 132,297 tonnes | 140,349 tonnes | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Venezuela
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 0 current US$ (2011)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 0.0% (2011)
- Rural population 3.05 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.1% (2025)
- Rural population 10.7% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2013)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2013)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 0.0% (2011)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 0.0% (2011)
- Land under cereal production 515,056 hectares (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Venezuela?
- Fertilizer consumption in Venezuela was 132,297 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 Venezuela?
- The highest recorded value was 666,468 tonnes in 1988.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Venezuela?
- The lowest recorded value was 16,017 tonnes in 1962.
- How does Venezuela rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Venezuela ranks 76th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Venezuela?
- Over the last ten years it is down 74.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Venezuela 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).