Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Albania
Albania: Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land was 66.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
66.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
up 72.1%
World rank
112th
of 199 countries
All-time high
182.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1989
All-time low
9 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1997
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Albania, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in kilograms per hectare of arable land.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Albania is 66.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 72.1% on the previous year and down 25.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Albania peaked at 182.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1989 and was at its lowest, 9 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1997.
Albania ranks 112th of 199 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Albania, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 14.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 11.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -18.2% |
| 1963 | 12.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.0% |
| 1964 | 14.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.9% |
| 1965 | 17.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.4% |
| 1966 | 20 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.0% |
| 1967 | 31.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +58.8% |
| 1968 | 74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +133.0% |
| 1969 | 70.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.6% |
| 1970 | 84.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.9% |
| 1971 | 101.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.9% |
| 1972 | 102.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.4% |
| 1973 | 106.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.0% |
| 1974 | 114.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.2% |
| 1975 | 111.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.2% |
| 1976 | 125.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.8% |
| 1977 | 135.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.4% |
| 1978 | 171.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +26.3% |
| 1979 | 168.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.8% |
| 1980 | 160.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.8% |
| 1981 | 138.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -13.6% |
| 1982 | 179.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +30.0% |
| 1983 | 174.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.1% |
| 1984 | 159.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.5% |
| 1985 | 159.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.1% |
| 1986 | 163.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.3% |
| 1987 | 161.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.5% |
| 1988 | 163.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.6% |
| 1989 | 182.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.9% |
| 1990 | 176.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.7% |
| 1991 | 54.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -69.3% |
| 1992 | 40.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -24.9% |
| 1993 | 31.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -23.7% |
| 1994 | 25.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -17.4% |
| 1995 | 19.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -25.5% |
| 1996 | 11.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -40.9% |
| 1997 | 9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -20.1% |
| 1998 | 43.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +381.6% |
| 1999 | 18.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -57.6% |
| 2000 | 32.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +76.1% |
| 2001 | 32.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 97.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +201.6% |
| 2003 | 99.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.8% |
| 2004 | 101.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.0% |
| 2005 | 112.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.9% |
| 2006 | 85.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -23.6% |
| 2007 | 88.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.1% |
| 2008 | 77.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -12.6% |
| 2009 | 90.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.9% |
| 2010 | 85.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.9% |
| 2011 | 97.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.6% |
| 2012 | 93.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.5% |
| 2013 | 88.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.3% |
| 2014 | 88.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 107.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +22.0% |
| 2016 | 126.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +17.0% |
| 2017 | 99.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -20.9% |
| 2018 | 66.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -33.3% |
| 2019 | 94.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +41.8% |
| 2020 | 101.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.4% |
| 2021 | 81.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -19.7% |
| 2022 | 38.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -52.9% |
| 2023 | 66.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +72.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 29.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 11.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 122.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 84.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 171.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 164.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 138.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 182.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 42.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 176.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 81.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 32.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 112.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 94.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 66.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 126.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 71.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 38.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 101.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Albania
- 109 Iran, Islamic Republic of 68.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 110 Sao Tome and Principe 68 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 111 Nepal 67.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 113 Grenada 64.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 114 Nicaragua 64.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 115 United States Virgin Islands 63.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Albania
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.17 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.148 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,923 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.93 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4113 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 14.8% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 14.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.5% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Albania?
- Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Albania was 66.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fertilizer use per hectare of arable land recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 182.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1989.
- What is the lowest fertilizer use per hectare of arable land recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was 9 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1997.
- How does Albania rank for fertilizer use per hectare of arable land?
- Albania ranks 112th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Albania data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Fertilizer products cover nitrogenous, potash, and phosphate fertilizers (including ground rock phosphate). Animal and plant manures are not included. Application rates are measured in kilograms per hectare.