Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Djibouti
Djibouti: Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land was 28.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
28.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
142nd
of 199 countries
All-time high
1,844 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1979
All-time low
12 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2002
Years of data
30
1976–2023
Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Djibouti, 1976–2023
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 Djibouti stood at 28.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 20.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Djibouti peaked at 1,844 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1979 and was at its lowest, 12 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 2002.
Djibouti ranks 142nd 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 Djibouti, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 1,300 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1977 | 1,300 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 1,500 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.4% |
| 1979 | 1,844 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +22.9% |
| 1980 | 1,200 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -34.9% |
| 1981 | 22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -98.2% |
| 1986 | 100 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +354.5% |
| 1987 | 100 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -88.0% |
| 2003 | 19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +58.3% |
| 2004 | 18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.3% |
| 2005 | 18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 18.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.6% |
| 2007 | 18.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.1% |
| 2008 | 21.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.1% |
| 2009 | 20 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.7% |
| 2010 | 21.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.4% |
| 2011 | 22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.6% |
| 2012 | 23.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.8% |
| 2013 | 23.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 25.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.5% |
| 2015 | 24.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.9% |
| 2016 | 28.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.3% |
| 2017 | 32.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.0% |
| 2018 | 28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -13.8% |
| 2019 | 29.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.4% |
| 2020 | 33.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.1% |
| 2021 | 30.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.9% |
| 2022 | 28.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.6% |
| 2023 | 28.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,486 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1,300 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1,844 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
| 1980s | 355.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1,200 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
| 2000s | 18.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 21.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 8 |
| 2010s | 25.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 21.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 32.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 30.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 28.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 33.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Djibouti
- 139 Rwanda 31.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 140 Ghana 28.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 141 Russian Federation 28.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 143 Namibia 27.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 144 Palau 26.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 145 Zimbabwe 26.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Djibouti
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 0.7373 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0227 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 88.73 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.05 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2702 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.3% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.2% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.1% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Djibouti?
- Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Djibouti was 28.33 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 Djibouti?
- The highest recorded value was 1,844 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1979.
- What is the lowest fertilizer use per hectare of arable land recorded in Djibouti?
- The lowest recorded value was 12 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2002.
- How does Djibouti rank for fertilizer use per hectare of arable land?
- Djibouti ranks 142nd out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land rising or falling in Djibouti?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Djibouti 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.