Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Mauritania
Mauritania: Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land was 8.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
8.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
167th
of 199 countries
All-time high
17.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1992
All-time low
0.188 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1966
Years of data
54
1966–2023
Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Mauritania, 1966–2023
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 Mauritania stood at 8.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land.
That represents a change of up 5.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Mauritania peaked at 17.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0.188 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1966.
That places Mauritania 167th out of 199 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom 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 Mauritania, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 0.188 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1967 | 0.3745 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +99.3% |
| 1968 | 0.7463 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +99.3% |
| 1969 | 0.7194 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.6% |
| 1970 | 1.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +50.0% |
| 1973 | 0.9779 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.4% |
| 1974 | 2.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +151.0% |
| 1975 | 5.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +144.1% |
| 1976 | 2.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -57.2% |
| 1977 | 11.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +357.7% |
| 1978 | 10.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.0% |
| 1979 | 10.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.1% |
| 1980 | 6.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -42.5% |
| 1982 | 0.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -93.5% |
| 1983 | 1.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +307.4% |
| 1984 | 1.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.3% |
| 1985 | 6.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +247.4% |
| 1986 | 3.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -53.4% |
| 1987 | 3.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.5% |
| 1988 | 8.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +174.7% |
| 1989 | 6.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -31.9% |
| 1990 | 9.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +61.1% |
| 1991 | 12.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +28.8% |
| 1992 | 17.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +38.1% |
| 1993 | 10.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -38.3% |
| 1994 | 8.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -16.9% |
| 1995 | 8.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 11.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +25.0% |
| 1997 | 3.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -65.6% |
| 1998 | 4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.5% |
| 1999 | 5.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +33.3% |
| 2001 | 6.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.8% |
| 2002 | 4.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -24.7% |
| 2003 | 5.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.4% |
| 2004 | 5.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.8% |
| 2005 | 5.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.8% |
| 2006 | 7.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +34.2% |
| 2007 | 4.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -38.7% |
| 2008 | 5.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.1% |
| 2009 | 5.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.8% |
| 2010 | 8.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +62.1% |
| 2011 | 5.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -37.8% |
| 2012 | 7.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +44.2% |
| 2013 | 8.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.5% |
| 2014 | 8.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 8.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 10.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +32.2% |
| 2017 | 13.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +27.4% |
| 2018 | 12.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.7% |
| 2019 | 12.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.9% |
| 2020 | 14.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.8% |
| 2021 | 11.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -24.0% |
| 2022 | 8.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -24.7% |
| 2023 | 8.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.507 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.188 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.7463 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
| 1970s | 5.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.9779 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 11.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 8 |
| 1980s | 4.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 8.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1990s | 9.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 3.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 17.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 7.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 2010s | 9.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 13.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 8.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 14.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Mauritania
- 164 Lesotho 8.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 165 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 8.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 166 Mali 8.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 168 Aruba 8.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 169 Senegal 8.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 170 Micronesia, Federated States of 7.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Mauritania
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.81 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1995 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 438.46 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.5156 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3851 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 20.0% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 20.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.2% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Mauritania?
- Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Mauritania was 8.52 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 Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 17.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1992.
- What is the lowest fertilizer use per hectare of arable land recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.188 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1966.
- How does Mauritania rank for fertilizer use per hectare of arable land?
- Mauritania ranks 167th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritania 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.