Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land was 51.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
51.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
up 37.0%
World rank
120th
of 199 countries
All-time high
77.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1992
All-time low
1.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1999
Years of data
32
1992–2023
Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Republic of Moldova, 1992–2023
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
The most recent figure for fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Republic of Moldova is 51.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 37.0% on the previous year and up 107.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Republic of Moldova peaked at 77.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1992 and was at its lowest, 1.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1999.
That places Republic of Moldova 120th 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 Republic of Moldova, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 77.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1993 | 65.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -15.1% |
| 1994 | 65.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.9% |
| 1995 | 64.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.8% |
| 1996 | 64.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.1% |
| 1997 | 5.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -91.2% |
| 1998 | 3.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -31.8% |
| 1999 | 1.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -54.6% |
| 2000 | 2.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +58.1% |
| 2001 | 17.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +529.1% |
| 2002 | 8.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -53.7% |
| 2003 | 7.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.4% |
| 2004 | 8.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.4% |
| 2005 | 9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.3% |
| 2006 | 8.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.0% |
| 2007 | 11.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +30.3% |
| 2008 | 12.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.0% |
| 2009 | 9.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -24.8% |
| 2010 | 11.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.1% |
| 2011 | 13.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.0% |
| 2012 | 19.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +46.6% |
| 2013 | 24.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +29.0% |
| 2014 | 25.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.1% |
| 2015 | 30.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.5% |
| 2016 | 41.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +38.8% |
| 2017 | 48.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.0% |
| 2018 | 59.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +22.3% |
| 2019 | 51.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -13.9% |
| 2020 | 44.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -12.6% |
| 2021 | 46.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.1% |
| 2022 | 37.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -20.0% |
| 2023 | 51.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +37.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 43.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 77.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 8 |
| 2000s | 9.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 2.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 17.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 32.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 11.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 59.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 44.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 37.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 51.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Moldova
- 117 Morocco 55.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 118 North Macedonia 54.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 119 Cambodia 51.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 121 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 50.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 122 Iraq 50.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 123 Kenya 50.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Republic of Moldova
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.65 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0738 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 635.96 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -2.12 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.5627 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 7.4% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 7.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.4% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.4% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Republic of Moldova?
- Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Republic of Moldova was 51.08 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 Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 77.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1992.
- What is the lowest fertilizer use per hectare of arable land recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1999.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for fertilizer use per hectare of arable land?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 120th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is up 107.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova 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.