Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Indonesia
Indonesia: Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land was 311.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
311.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
down 0.0%
World rank
18th
of 199 countries
All-time high
388.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2018
All-time low
6.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1965
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Indonesia, 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 Indonesia stood at 311.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land.
The figure is up 2.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Indonesia peaked at 388.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2018 and was at its lowest, 6.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1965.
Indonesia ranks 18th 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 Indonesia, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 9.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 10.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.7% |
| 1963 | 8.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -13.9% |
| 1964 | 6.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -26.7% |
| 1965 | 6.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.8% |
| 1966 | 9.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +52.0% |
| 1967 | 8.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -13.5% |
| 1968 | 17.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +112.2% |
| 1969 | 11.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -35.0% |
| 1970 | 15.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +33.7% |
| 1971 | 14.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.3% |
| 1972 | 27.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +96.6% |
| 1973 | 29.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.4% |
| 1974 | 30.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.2% |
| 1975 | 29.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.9% |
| 1976 | 29.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.2% |
| 1977 | 36.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +23.8% |
| 1978 | 44.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +23.0% |
| 1979 | 49.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.1% |
| 1980 | 67.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +35.9% |
| 1981 | 82.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +22.9% |
| 1982 | 89.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.7% |
| 1983 | 86.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.8% |
| 1984 | 104.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.6% |
| 1985 | 102.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.8% |
| 1986 | 101.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.8% |
| 1987 | 105.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.9% |
| 1988 | 117.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.1% |
| 1989 | 111.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.7% |
| 1990 | 123.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.5% |
| 1991 | 132.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.5% |
| 1992 | 142.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.5% |
| 1993 | 127.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.4% |
| 1994 | 144.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.7% |
| 1995 | 145.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.2% |
| 1996 | 151.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.8% |
| 1997 | 124.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -18.0% |
| 1998 | 152.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +22.4% |
| 1999 | 140.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.4% |
| 2000 | 138.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.2% |
| 2001 | 147.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.8% |
| 2002 | 138.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.7% |
| 2003 | 163.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.0% |
| 2004 | 180.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.2% |
| 2005 | 184.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.1% |
| 2006 | 189.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.9% |
| 2007 | 222.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +17.6% |
| 2008 | 234.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.0% |
| 2009 | 239.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.4% |
| 2010 | 239.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 260.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.9% |
| 2012 | 324.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +24.2% |
| 2013 | 303.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.3% |
| 2014 | 334.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.1% |
| 2015 | 341.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 332.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.6% |
| 2017 | 374.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.6% |
| 2018 | 388.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.9% |
| 2019 | 304.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -21.8% |
| 2020 | 336.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.4% |
| 2021 | 381.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.4% |
| 2022 | 311.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -18.4% |
| 2023 | 311.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 6.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 17.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 30.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 14.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 49.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 96.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 67.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 117.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 138.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 123.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 152.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 183.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 138.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 239.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 320.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 239.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 388.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 334.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 311.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 381.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Indonesia
- 15 Brazil 344.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 16 Belize 337.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 17 United Arab Emirates 326.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 19 Uzbekistan 303.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 20 Oman 301.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 21 Thailand 287.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
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- Agricultural raw materials exports 3.7% (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Indonesia?
- Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Indonesia was 311.07 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 Indonesia?
- The highest recorded value was 388.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2018.
- What is the lowest fertilizer use per hectare of arable land recorded in Indonesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1965.
- How does Indonesia rank for fertilizer use per hectare of arable land?
- Indonesia ranks 18th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land rising or falling in Indonesia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Indonesia 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.