Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Mongolia
Mongolia: Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land was 47.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
47.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
down 0.7%
World rank
127th
of 199 countries
All-time high
47.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2022
All-time low
0 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2019
Years of data
55
1969–2023
Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Mongolia, 1969–2023
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 Mongolia stood at 47.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land.
The figure is down 0.7% on the previous year and up 140.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Mongolia peaked at 47.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 2019.
That places Mongolia 127th 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 Mongolia, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 0.5362 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1970 | 2.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +301.1% |
| 1971 | 2.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.0% |
| 1972 | 3.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +82.1% |
| 1973 | 6.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +74.5% |
| 1974 | 4.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -37.3% |
| 1975 | 4.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.1% |
| 1976 | 7.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +74.1% |
| 1977 | 5.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -23.5% |
| 1978 | 6.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.6% |
| 1979 | 7.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.0% |
| 1980 | 6.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.0% |
| 1981 | 10.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +55.8% |
| 1982 | 10.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.6% |
| 1983 | 12.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.2% |
| 1984 | 12.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.9% |
| 1985 | 13.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.5% |
| 1986 | 15.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.2% |
| 1987 | 18.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +22.9% |
| 1988 | 14.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -21.3% |
| 1989 | 12.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -14.2% |
| 1990 | 10.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -14.4% |
| 1991 | 11.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.7% |
| 1992 | 11.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.2% |
| 1993 | 0.7392 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -93.3% |
| 1994 | 0.3783 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -48.8% |
| 1995 | 1.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +300.2% |
| 1996 | 1.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 4.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +222.8% |
| 1998 | 3.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -36.2% |
| 1999 | 2.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -24.6% |
| 2000 | 2.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +23.0% |
| 2001 | 2.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.0% |
| 2002 | 3.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +38.7% |
| 2003 | 3.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.8% |
| 2004 | 5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +46.9% |
| 2005 | 3.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -37.7% |
| 2006 | 5.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +77.8% |
| 2007 | 5.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.6% |
| 2008 | 5.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.2% |
| 2009 | 6.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.3% |
| 2010 | 8.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +44.0% |
| 2011 | 10.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.6% |
| 2012 | 12.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.8% |
| 2013 | 19.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +53.5% |
| 2014 | 14.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -25.6% |
| 2015 | 17.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.0% |
| 2016 | 19.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.7% |
| 2017 | 27.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +42.3% |
| 2018 | 31.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.5% |
| 2019 | 0 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -100.0% |
| 2020 | 38.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 2021 | 36.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.0% |
| 2022 | 47.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +32.1% |
| 2023 | 47.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.5362 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.5362 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.5362 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1 |
| 1970s | 5.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 2.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 7.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 12.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 6.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 18.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.3783 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 11.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 2.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 6.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 16.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 31.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 42.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 36.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 47.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Mongolia
- 124 Gabon 50.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 125 Argentina 50.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 126 Tunisia 49.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 128 Bahrain 46.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 129 Ethiopia 45.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 130 Azerbaijan 43.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Mongolia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 30.71 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0894 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 635.39 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.5968 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2885 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 8.9% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 8.9% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.7% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.4% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Mongolia?
- Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Mongolia was 47.43 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 Mongolia?
- The highest recorded value was 47.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2022.
- What is the lowest fertilizer use per hectare of arable land recorded in Mongolia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2019.
- How does Mongolia rank for fertilizer use per hectare of arable land?
- Mongolia ranks 127th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land rising or falling in Mongolia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 140.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mongolia 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.