Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Morocco
Morocco: Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land was 55.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
55.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
down 11.2%
World rank
117th
of 199 countries
All-time high
71.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2014
All-time low
4.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Morocco, 1961–2023
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 Morocco stood at 55.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.2% on the previous year and down 13.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Morocco peaked at 71.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2014 and was at its lowest, 4.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1961.
That places Morocco 117th 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 Morocco, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 4.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 6.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +53.0% |
| 1963 | 5.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.2% |
| 1964 | 5.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.3% |
| 1965 | 7.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +25.0% |
| 1966 | 8.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.3% |
| 1967 | 11.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +30.2% |
| 1968 | 13.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +23.5% |
| 1969 | 13.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.5% |
| 1970 | 12.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.1% |
| 1971 | 15.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +23.6% |
| 1972 | 16.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.8% |
| 1973 | 18.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.6% |
| 1974 | 20.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.8% |
| 1975 | 22.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.4% |
| 1976 | 25.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.3% |
| 1977 | 24.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.6% |
| 1978 | 24.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.8% |
| 1979 | 25.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.0% |
| 1980 | 27.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.6% |
| 1981 | 27.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.5% |
| 1982 | 27.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.2% |
| 1983 | 31.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.0% |
| 1984 | 31.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.3% |
| 1985 | 36.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +17.6% |
| 1986 | 38.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.2% |
| 1987 | 37.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.5% |
| 1988 | 41.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.6% |
| 1989 | 37.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.9% |
| 1990 | 40.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.6% |
| 1991 | 33.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -17.6% |
| 1992 | 32.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.7% |
| 1993 | 37.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.1% |
| 1994 | 32.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -13.0% |
| 1995 | 31.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.2% |
| 1996 | 31.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.8% |
| 1997 | 36.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.3% |
| 1998 | 35.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.3% |
| 1999 | 41.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.9% |
| 2000 | 41.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.4% |
| 2001 | 42.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.3% |
| 2002 | 65.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +54.5% |
| 2003 | 55.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -15.6% |
| 2004 | 48.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.5% |
| 2005 | 63.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +30.3% |
| 2006 | 60.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.7% |
| 2007 | 58.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.2% |
| 2008 | 53.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.5% |
| 2009 | 41.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -23.7% |
| 2010 | 57.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +39.2% |
| 2011 | 59.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.4% |
| 2012 | 56.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.6% |
| 2013 | 63.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.6% |
| 2014 | 71.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.2% |
| 2015 | 70.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.2% |
| 2016 | 38.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -44.7% |
| 2017 | 60.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +54.9% |
| 2018 | 63.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.9% |
| 2019 | 59.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.4% |
| 2020 | 60.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 58.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.1% |
| 2022 | 62.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.5% |
| 2023 | 55.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 13.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 20.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 12.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 25.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 33.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 27.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 41.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 35.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 31.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 41.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 53.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 41.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 65.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 60.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 38.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 71.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 58.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 55.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 62.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Morocco
- 114 Nicaragua 64.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 115 United States Virgin Islands 63.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 116 Jamaica 59.19 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
- 120 Republic of Moldova 51.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
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- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.0275 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3687 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 10.5% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 10.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.6% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.1% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Morocco?
- Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Morocco was 55.05 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 Morocco?
- The highest recorded value was 71.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2014.
- What is the lowest fertilizer use per hectare of arable land recorded in Morocco?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1961.
- How does Morocco rank for fertilizer use per hectare of arable land?
- Morocco ranks 117th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land rising or falling in Morocco?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Morocco 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.