Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Ecuador
Ecuador: Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land was 216.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
216.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
down 33.4%
World rank
32nd
of 199 countries
All-time high
428.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2018
All-time low
6.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1964
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Ecuador, 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 Ecuador stood at 216.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 33.4% on the previous year and down 8.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Ecuador peaked at 428.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2018 and was at its lowest, 6.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1964.
Ecuador ranks 32nd of 199 countries on this measure, in the top 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 Ecuador, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 6.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 8.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +33.8% |
| 1963 | 10.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +27.0% |
| 1964 | 6.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -44.0% |
| 1965 | 8.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +46.1% |
| 1966 | 10.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.7% |
| 1967 | 29.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +184.6% |
| 1968 | 36.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +27.1% |
| 1969 | 24.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -34.8% |
| 1970 | 19.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -17.9% |
| 1971 | 10.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -46.2% |
| 1972 | 24.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +129.7% |
| 1973 | 30.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +23.3% |
| 1974 | 23.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -22.6% |
| 1975 | 19.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -18.4% |
| 1976 | 48.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +154.6% |
| 1977 | 52.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.5% |
| 1978 | 44.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -14.9% |
| 1979 | 50.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.3% |
| 1980 | 47.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.3% |
| 1981 | 44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.5% |
| 1982 | 46.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.5% |
| 1983 | 47.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.9% |
| 1984 | 46.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.9% |
| 1985 | 45.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.0% |
| 1986 | 46.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.0% |
| 1987 | 39.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -15.7% |
| 1988 | 47.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.8% |
| 1989 | 46.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.8% |
| 1990 | 42.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.6% |
| 1991 | 50.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.5% |
| 1992 | 59.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.2% |
| 1993 | 59.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 57.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.2% |
| 1995 | 64.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.8% |
| 1996 | 73.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.4% |
| 1997 | 101.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +37.6% |
| 1998 | 100.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.1% |
| 1999 | 109.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.0% |
| 2000 | 101.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.7% |
| 2001 | 233.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +129.1% |
| 2002 | 167.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -28.1% |
| 2003 | 156.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.4% |
| 2004 | 217.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +38.7% |
| 2005 | 150.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -30.7% |
| 2006 | 207.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +37.8% |
| 2007 | 199.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.2% |
| 2008 | 214.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.5% |
| 2009 | 187.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -12.5% |
| 2010 | 252.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +34.6% |
| 2011 | 275.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.2% |
| 2012 | 254.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.5% |
| 2013 | 236.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.3% |
| 2014 | 344.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +45.7% |
| 2015 | 254.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -25.9% |
| 2016 | 345.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +35.6% |
| 2017 | 369.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.1% |
| 2018 | 428.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.9% |
| 2019 | 380.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.2% |
| 2020 | 362.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.7% |
| 2021 | 367.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 325.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.4% |
| 2023 | 216.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -33.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 15.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 6.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 36.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 32.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 52.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 45.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 39.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 47.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 71.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 42.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 109.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 183.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 101.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 233.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 314.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 236.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 428.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 318.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 216.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 367.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ecuador
- 29 Netherlands 238.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 30 Jordan 231.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 31 Slovenia 221.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 33 Norway 205.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 34 Japan 202.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 35 Guyana 201.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Ecuador
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.59 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.097 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 691.36 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.4287 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3661 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 9.7% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 9.7% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 3.9% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.7% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Ecuador?
- Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Ecuador was 216.91 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 Ecuador?
- The highest recorded value was 428.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2018.
- What is the lowest fertilizer use per hectare of arable land recorded in Ecuador?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1964.
- How does Ecuador rank for fertilizer use per hectare of arable land?
- Ecuador ranks 32nd out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land rising or falling in Ecuador?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ecuador 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.