Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Colombia
Colombia: Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land was 372.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
372.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
down 8.0%
World rank
13th
of 199 countries
All-time high
699.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2014
All-time low
20.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Colombia, 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
In 2023, fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Colombia stood at 372.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land.
The figure is down 8.0% on the previous year and down 39.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Colombia peaked at 699.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2014 and was at its lowest, 20.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1961.
Colombia ranks 13th of 199 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Colombia, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 20.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 29.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +46.5% |
| 1963 | 39.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +32.8% |
| 1964 | 45.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.2% |
| 1965 | 36.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -19.1% |
| 1966 | 36.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.2% |
| 1967 | 40.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.7% |
| 1968 | 41.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.2% |
| 1969 | 39.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.2% |
| 1970 | 40.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.7% |
| 1971 | 51.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +27.6% |
| 1972 | 57.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.5% |
| 1973 | 70.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +23.4% |
| 1974 | 69.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.6% |
| 1975 | 59.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -14.2% |
| 1976 | 67.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.8% |
| 1977 | 79.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.3% |
| 1978 | 79.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.8% |
| 1979 | 84.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.9% |
| 1980 | 84.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.4% |
| 1981 | 75.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.7% |
| 1982 | 81.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.9% |
| 1983 | 84.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.2% |
| 1984 | 96.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.7% |
| 1985 | 96.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.3% |
| 1986 | 114.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.3% |
| 1987 | 130.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.3% |
| 1988 | 140.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.0% |
| 1989 | 151 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.3% |
| 1990 | 182.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.7% |
| 1991 | 197.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.6% |
| 1992 | 166.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -15.8% |
| 1993 | 176.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.7% |
| 1994 | 175.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.2% |
| 1995 | 202.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.3% |
| 1996 | 199.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.6% |
| 1997 | 219.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.0% |
| 1998 | 228.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.4% |
| 1999 | 231.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.0% |
| 2000 | 233.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.1% |
| 2001 | 246.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.6% |
| 2002 | 342.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +38.8% |
| 2003 | 361.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.6% |
| 2004 | 408.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.0% |
| 2005 | 406.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 505.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +24.3% |
| 2007 | 453.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.2% |
| 2008 | 437.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.6% |
| 2009 | 406.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.0% |
| 2010 | 546.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +34.5% |
| 2011 | 575.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.3% |
| 2012 | 581.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.0% |
| 2013 | 612.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.2% |
| 2014 | 699.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.2% |
| 2015 | 667.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.5% |
| 2016 | 646.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.2% |
| 2017 | 678.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.0% |
| 2018 | 514.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -24.2% |
| 2019 | 464.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.7% |
| 2020 | 524.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.0% |
| 2021 | 511.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.5% |
| 2022 | 405.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -20.8% |
| 2023 | 372.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 36.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 20.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 45.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 65.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 40.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 84.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 105.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 75.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 151 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 197.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 166.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 231.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 380.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 233.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 505.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 598.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 464.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 699.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 453.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 372.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 524.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
- 10 Viet Nam 419.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 11 China 394.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 12 Bangladesh 391.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 14 Turkmenistan 347.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 15 Brazil 344.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 16 Belize 337.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Colombia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.93 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0995 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 851.52 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.2113 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2122 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 9.9% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 9.9% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 5.1% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Colombia?
- Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Colombia was 372.91 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 Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 699.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2014.
- What is the lowest fertilizer use per hectare of arable land recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1961.
- How does Colombia rank for fertilizer use per hectare of arable land?
- Colombia ranks 13th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia 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.