Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Montenegro
Montenegro: Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land was 251.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Montenegro, 2006–2023
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 Montenegro stood at 251.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land.
The figure is up 31.6% on the previous year and down 22.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Montenegro peaked at 324.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2013 and was at its lowest, 11.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 2009.
Montenegro ranks 24th of 199 countries on this measure, in the top 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 Montenegro, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 18.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 2007 | 15.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -16.4% |
| 2008 | 14.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.4% |
| 2009 | 11.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -23.4% |
| 2010 | 14.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +26.7% |
| 2011 | 12.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -12.6% |
| 2012 | 12.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 324.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2500.2% |
| 2014 | 276.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -14.7% |
| 2015 | 262.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.3% |
| 2016 | 285.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.8% |
| 2017 | 233.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -18.1% |
| 2018 | 246.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.6% |
| 2019 | 292.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.6% |
| 2020 | 306.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.8% |
| 2021 | 311.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.7% |
| 2022 | 191 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -38.8% |
| 2023 | 251.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +31.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 11.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 18.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
| 2010s | 196.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 12.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 324.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 265.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 191 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 311.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Montenegro
- 21 Thailand 287.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 22 Suriname 285.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 23 South Korea 262.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 25 Chile 249.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 26 New Caledonia 248.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 27 Israel 248.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Montenegro
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 7.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0337 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 498.87 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.256 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3439 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 3.4% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 3.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 6.4% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.5% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Montenegro?
- Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Montenegro was 251.38 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 Montenegro?
- The highest recorded value was 324.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2013.
- What is the lowest fertilizer use per hectare of arable land recorded in Montenegro?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2009.
- How does Montenegro rank for fertilizer use per hectare of arable land?
- Montenegro ranks 24th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land rising or falling in Montenegro?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Montenegro 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.