Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Maldives
Maldives: Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land was 92.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Maldives, 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
Maldives recorded 92.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land for fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 41.3% on the previous year and down 52.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Maldives peaked at 193.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2013 and was at its lowest, 6 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 2002.
That places Maldives 95th 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 Maldives, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 2003 | 8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +33.3% |
| 2004 | 10.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +29.2% |
| 2005 | 29.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +187.1% |
| 2006 | 117.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +296.6% |
| 2007 | 87.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -25.8% |
| 2008 | 22.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -74.4% |
| 2009 | 131.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +488.1% |
| 2010 | 94.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -28.2% |
| 2011 | 36.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -61.1% |
| 2012 | 134.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +267.8% |
| 2013 | 193.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +43.3% |
| 2014 | 60.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -68.8% |
| 2015 | 61.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 94.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +54.2% |
| 2017 | 113.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.4% |
| 2018 | 114.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.4% |
| 2019 | 71.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -37.5% |
| 2020 | 91.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +26.8% |
| 2021 | 110.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +21.1% |
| 2022 | 65.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -40.5% |
| 2023 | 92.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +41.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 51.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 131.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 8 |
| 2010s | 97.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 36.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 193.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 89.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 65.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 110.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Maldives
- 92 Peru 93.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 93 Botswana 93.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 94 Tajikistan 92.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 96 Romania 91.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 97 Dominican Republic 89.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 98 Hungary 89.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Maldives
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 30.99 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0459 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 670.93 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.5233 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.5749 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 4.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 4.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Maldives?
- Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Maldives was 92.75 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 Maldives?
- The highest recorded value was 193.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2013.
- What is the lowest fertilizer use per hectare of arable land recorded in Maldives?
- The lowest recorded value was 6 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2002.
- How does Maldives rank for fertilizer use per hectare of arable land?
- Maldives ranks 95th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land rising or falling in Maldives?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Maldives 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.