Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Burundi
Burundi: Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land was 38.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
38.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
down 2.1%
World rank
134th
of 199 countries
All-time high
39.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2022
All-time low
0.125 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1968
Years of data
58
1966–2023
Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Burundi, 1966–2023
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 Burundi is 38.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.1% on the previous year and up 267.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Burundi peaked at 39.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.125 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1968.
That places Burundi 134th out of 199 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.
Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Burundi, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 0.1328 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1967 | 0.1269 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.4% |
| 1968 | 0.125 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.5% |
| 1969 | 0.256 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +104.8% |
| 1970 | 0.5904 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +130.6% |
| 1971 | 0.8482 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +43.7% |
| 1972 | 0.8996 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.1% |
| 1973 | 0.6247 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -30.6% |
| 1974 | 1.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +63.5% |
| 1975 | 0.8032 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -21.4% |
| 1976 | 0.5679 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -29.3% |
| 1977 | 0.8057 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +41.9% |
| 1978 | 1.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +47.3% |
| 1979 | 0.9677 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -18.5% |
| 1980 | 1.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +22.2% |
| 1981 | 1.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 1.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.2% |
| 1983 | 2.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +112.8% |
| 1984 | 1.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -34.6% |
| 1985 | 2.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +28.9% |
| 1986 | 3.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +33.0% |
| 1987 | 2.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -16.1% |
| 1988 | 2.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 5.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +80.8% |
| 1990 | 2.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -55.3% |
| 1991 | 2.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 5.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +147.7% |
| 1993 | 4.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -26.1% |
| 1994 | 3.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -19.4% |
| 1995 | 3.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.3% |
| 1996 | 2.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.7% |
| 1997 | 1.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -64.7% |
| 1998 | 3.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +261.5% |
| 1999 | 4.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.7% |
| 2000 | 3.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.8% |
| 2001 | 3.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.5% |
| 2002 | 1.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -62.6% |
| 2003 | 0.304 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -77.4% |
| 2004 | 1.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +265.6% |
| 2005 | 3.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +219.0% |
| 2006 | 3.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.6% |
| 2007 | 1.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -43.2% |
| 2008 | 2.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.5% |
| 2009 | 1.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.8% |
| 2010 | 3.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +94.5% |
| 2011 | 5.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +55.3% |
| 2012 | 6.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.2% |
| 2013 | 10.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +70.6% |
| 2014 | 12.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.4% |
| 2015 | 9.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -24.8% |
| 2016 | 15.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +68.8% |
| 2017 | 18.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.3% |
| 2018 | 24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +30.9% |
| 2019 | 19.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -17.0% |
| 2020 | 19.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.2% |
| 2021 | 19.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.1% |
| 2022 | 39.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +108.6% |
| 2023 | 38.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.1602 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.125 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.256 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
| 1970s | 0.8316 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.5679 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.304 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 3.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 3.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 29.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 19.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 39.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Burundi
- 131 Cote d'Ivoire 43.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 132 Ukraine 42.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 133 Armenia 40.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 135 American Samoa 38.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 136 Puerto Rico 36.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 137 Benin 33.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Burundi
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.3429 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 80.18 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.27 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0032 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.7431 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 34.3% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 34.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.5% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Burundi?
- Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Burundi was 38.96 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 Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 39.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2022.
- What is the lowest fertilizer use per hectare of arable land recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.125 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1968.
- How does Burundi rank for fertilizer use per hectare of arable land?
- Burundi ranks 134th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 267.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burundi 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.