Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Iran, Islamic Republic of
Iran, Islamic Republic of: Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land was 68.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
68.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
109th
of 199 countries
All-time high
126.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2006
All-time low
0.9234 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Iran, Islamic Republic of, 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 Iran, Islamic Republic of stood at 68.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land.
That represents a change of up 20.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Iran, Islamic Republic of peaked at 126.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0.9234 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1961.
That places Iran, Islamic Republic of 109th 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 Iran, Islamic Republic of, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.9234 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 1.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +30.2% |
| 1963 | 1.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +35.0% |
| 1964 | 2.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +28.2% |
| 1965 | 2.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.4% |
| 1966 | 3.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +32.3% |
| 1967 | 5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +53.5% |
| 1968 | 5.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.0% |
| 1969 | 5.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.7% |
| 1970 | 6.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.0% |
| 1971 | 11.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +81.2% |
| 1972 | 12.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.7% |
| 1973 | 19.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +57.3% |
| 1974 | 20.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.5% |
| 1975 | 21.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.4% |
| 1976 | 22.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.1% |
| 1977 | 27.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +22.5% |
| 1978 | 21.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -19.4% |
| 1979 | 31.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +41.5% |
| 1980 | 47.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +51.9% |
| 1981 | 50.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.0% |
| 1982 | 63.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +25.4% |
| 1983 | 72.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.7% |
| 1984 | 63.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -12.3% |
| 1985 | 60.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.9% |
| 1986 | 60.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.0% |
| 1987 | 61.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.2% |
| 1988 | 65.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.2% |
| 1989 | 82.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +25.4% |
| 1990 | 76.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.4% |
| 1991 | 68.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.9% |
| 1992 | 79.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.5% |
| 1993 | 51.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -34.6% |
| 1994 | 57.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.4% |
| 1995 | 58.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.0% |
| 1996 | 63.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.9% |
| 1997 | 73.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.9% |
| 1998 | 75.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.9% |
| 1999 | 81.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.1% |
| 2000 | 93.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.7% |
| 2001 | 83.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.5% |
| 2002 | 87.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.2% |
| 2003 | 93.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.3% |
| 2004 | 98.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.4% |
| 2005 | 103.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.1% |
| 2006 | 126.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +22.5% |
| 2007 | 97.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -22.9% |
| 2008 | 108.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.6% |
| 2009 | 90.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -16.4% |
| 2010 | 90.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 48.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -46.5% |
| 2012 | 52.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.3% |
| 2013 | 56.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.6% |
| 2014 | 73.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +28.9% |
| 2015 | 47.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -35.2% |
| 2016 | 47.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 51.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.0% |
| 2018 | 57.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.8% |
| 2019 | 63.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.2% |
| 2020 | 68.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.2% |
| 2021 | 68.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 68.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 68.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.9234 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 19.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 6.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 31.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 62.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 47.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 82.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 68.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 51.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 81.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 98.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 83.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 126.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 58.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 47.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 90.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 68.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 68.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 68.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 38.42 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 10.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.3% (2022)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 3.0% (2022)
- Rural population 22.6% (2025)
- Rural population growth -0.6% (2025)
- Rural population 20.91 million (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 10.6% (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2262 units per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.6359 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Iran, Islamic Republic of was 68.29 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 Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- The highest recorded value was 126.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2006.
- What is the lowest fertilizer use per hectare of arable land recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.9234 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1961.
- How does Iran, Islamic Republic of rank for fertilizer use per hectare of arable land?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 109th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land rising or falling in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran, Islamic Republic of 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.