Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Angola
Angola: Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land was 6 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
6 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
down 54.6%
World rank
175th
of 199 countries
All-time high
13.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2022
All-time low
0.3704 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1962
Years of data
62
1961–2023
Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Angola, 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 Angola is 6 kilograms per hectare of arable land, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 54.6% on the previous year and down 36.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Angola peaked at 13.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.3704 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1962.
That places Angola 175th out of 199 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Angola, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.3745 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 0.3704 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.1% |
| 1963 | 0.5147 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +39.0% |
| 1964 | 0.7636 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +48.4% |
| 1965 | 1.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +89.1% |
| 1966 | 1.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +28.6% |
| 1967 | 2.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +27.5% |
| 1968 | 2.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.2% |
| 1969 | 3.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +36.3% |
| 1970 | 3.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.6% |
| 1971 | 8.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +121.2% |
| 1972 | 7.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.8% |
| 1973 | 7.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.0% |
| 1974 | 5.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -29.4% |
| 1975 | 1.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -72.8% |
| 1976 | 0.7241 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -48.8% |
| 1977 | 10.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1404.8% |
| 1978 | 8.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -25.6% |
| 1979 | 4.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -41.7% |
| 1980 | 5.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +22.6% |
| 1981 | 4.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -28.0% |
| 1982 | 1.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -58.7% |
| 1983 | 2.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +72.0% |
| 1984 | 2.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -18.7% |
| 1985 | 7.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +191.0% |
| 1986 | 4.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -41.0% |
| 1987 | 3.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -14.2% |
| 1988 | 5.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +54.5% |
| 1989 | 8.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +48.4% |
| 1990 | 3.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -59.7% |
| 1991 | 2.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -28.6% |
| 1992 | 3.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +29.7% |
| 1993 | 2.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -12.1% |
| 1994 | 3.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +25.0% |
| 1995 | 2.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -20.0% |
| 1996 | 2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -25.0% |
| 1997 | 0.6667 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -66.7% |
| 1998 | 1.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +70.0% |
| 1999 | 1.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 0.4667 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -58.8% |
| 2002 | 1.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +255.5% |
| 2003 | 1.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.8% |
| 2004 | 4.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +151.7% |
| 2005 | 2.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -49.8% |
| 2006 | 3.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +61.9% |
| 2007 | 3.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.7% |
| 2008 | 8.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +149.9% |
| 2009 | 5.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -33.7% |
| 2010 | 8.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +50.4% |
| 2011 | 11.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +45.6% |
| 2012 | 8.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -25.9% |
| 2013 | 9.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.6% |
| 2014 | 9.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.3% |
| 2015 | 7.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -15.0% |
| 2016 | 6.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -13.8% |
| 2017 | 9.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +47.5% |
| 2018 | 7.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -27.2% |
| 2019 | 6.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.2% |
| 2020 | 7.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.1% |
| 2021 | 5.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -28.6% |
| 2022 | 13.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +134.8% |
| 2023 | 6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -54.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.3704 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 3.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 5.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.7241 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 8.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.6667 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 3.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.4667 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 8.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 2010s | 8.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 6.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 11.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 13.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Angola
- 172 Sudan 7.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 173 Afghanistan 6.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 174 Chad 6.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 176 Saint Kitts and Nevis 5.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 177 Tonga 4.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 178 Haiti 4.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Angola
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 38.81 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2524 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 789.91 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.2141 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2854 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 25.2% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 25.2% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Angola?
- Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Angola was 6 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 Angola?
- The highest recorded value was 13.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2022.
- What is the lowest fertilizer use per hectare of arable land recorded in Angola?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.3704 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1962.
- How does Angola rank for fertilizer use per hectare of arable land?
- Angola ranks 175th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land rising or falling in Angola?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Angola 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.