Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Bolivia
Bolivia: Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land was 8.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
8.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
up 13.5%
World rank
165th
of 199 countries
All-time high
9.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2021
All-time low
0.6182 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Bolivia, 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 Bolivia is 8.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 13.5% on the previous year and down 5.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Bolivia peaked at 9.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.6182 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1961.
That places Bolivia 165th 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 Bolivia, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.6182 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 0.6944 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.3% |
| 1963 | 0.8819 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +27.0% |
| 1964 | 1.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +22.6% |
| 1965 | 1.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.9% |
| 1966 | 1.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.8% |
| 1967 | 2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +88.8% |
| 1968 | 1.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -39.6% |
| 1969 | 1.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +57.6% |
| 1970 | 0.9879 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -48.2% |
| 1971 | 2.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +160.9% |
| 1972 | 3.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.0% |
| 1973 | 3.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.9% |
| 1974 | 3.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.0% |
| 1975 | 1.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -47.9% |
| 1976 | 1.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -12.1% |
| 1977 | 1.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +22.1% |
| 1978 | 2.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +26.2% |
| 1979 | 1.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -31.1% |
| 1980 | 1.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.4% |
| 1981 | 3.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +128.7% |
| 1982 | 1.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -61.7% |
| 1983 | 4.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +205.6% |
| 1984 | 2.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -39.9% |
| 1985 | 2.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.1% |
| 1986 | 3.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.0% |
| 1987 | 3.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.0% |
| 1988 | 2.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -31.3% |
| 1989 | 4.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +125.9% |
| 1990 | 2.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -49.8% |
| 1991 | 3.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +49.5% |
| 1992 | 6.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +73.9% |
| 1993 | 4.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -27.8% |
| 1994 | 4.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.5% |
| 1995 | 2.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -43.3% |
| 1996 | 3.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +29.4% |
| 1997 | 4.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +29.8% |
| 1998 | 1.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -61.1% |
| 1999 | 0.6319 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -62.8% |
| 2000 | 2.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +277.6% |
| 2001 | 3.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +53.4% |
| 2002 | 4.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.5% |
| 2003 | 3.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.1% |
| 2004 | 5.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +37.8% |
| 2005 | 6.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +27.8% |
| 2006 | 3.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -39.2% |
| 2007 | 6.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +53.6% |
| 2008 | 4.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -20.7% |
| 2009 | 5.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.9% |
| 2010 | 7.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +31.8% |
| 2011 | 7.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.3% |
| 2012 | 7.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.8% |
| 2013 | 9.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +21.1% |
| 2014 | 8.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.0% |
| 2015 | 8.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 7.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -13.9% |
| 2017 | 8.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.1% |
| 2018 | 7.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -14.7% |
| 2019 | 5.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -21.6% |
| 2020 | 9.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +64.3% |
| 2021 | 9.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.7% |
| 2022 | 7.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -19.3% |
| 2023 | 8.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.6182 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 2.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.9879 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 3.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.6319 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 6.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 2.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 6.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 7.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
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- 164 Lesotho 8.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 166 Mali 8.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 167 Mauritania 8.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 168 Aruba 8.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Bolivia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -0.6037 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0883 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 390.22 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.2056 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2844 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 8.8% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 8.8% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.0% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.9% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Bolivia?
- Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Bolivia was 8.55 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 Bolivia?
- The highest recorded value was 9.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2021.
- What is the lowest fertilizer use per hectare of arable land recorded in Bolivia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6182 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1961.
- How does Bolivia rank for fertilizer use per hectare of arable land?
- Bolivia ranks 165th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land rising or falling in Bolivia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bolivia 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.