Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Luxembourg
Luxembourg: Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land was 171.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ▼ Falling
Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Luxembourg, 2002–2023
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 Luxembourg stood at 171.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land.
That represents a change of up 21.3% on the previous year and down 30.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Luxembourg peaked at 333.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2004 and was at its lowest, 141 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 2022.
That places Luxembourg 51st out of 199 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Luxembourg, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 267.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 2003 | 267.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 333.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +24.7% |
| 2005 | 313.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.1% |
| 2006 | 293.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.2% |
| 2007 | 276.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.9% |
| 2008 | 250.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.4% |
| 2009 | 244.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.4% |
| 2010 | 258.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.6% |
| 2011 | 270.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.8% |
| 2012 | 258.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.5% |
| 2013 | 247.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.2% |
| 2014 | 240.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.8% |
| 2015 | 242.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 262.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.0% |
| 2017 | 252.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.8% |
| 2018 | 217.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -13.9% |
| 2019 | 225.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.0% |
| 2020 | 218.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.1% |
| 2021 | 227 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.8% |
| 2022 | 141 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -37.9% |
| 2023 | 171.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +21.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 280.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 244.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 333.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 8 |
| 2010s | 247.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 217.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 270.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 189.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 141 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 227 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Luxembourg
- 48 Brunei Darussalam 177.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 49 Uruguay 174.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 50 Cyprus 172.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 52 Georgia 170.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 53 Croatia 169.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 54 Pakistan 160.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
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- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.0512 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 0.2% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 0.2% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.6% (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Luxembourg?
- Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Luxembourg was 171.1 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 Luxembourg?
- The highest recorded value was 333.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2004.
- What is the lowest fertilizer use per hectare of arable land recorded in Luxembourg?
- The lowest recorded value was 141 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2022.
- How does Luxembourg rank for fertilizer use per hectare of arable land?
- Luxembourg ranks 51st out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land rising or falling in Luxembourg?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Luxembourg 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.