Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Nepal
Nepal: Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land was 67.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
67.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
111th
of 199 countries
All-time high
115.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2020
All-time low
0.0825 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Nepal, 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
The most recent figure for fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Nepal is 67.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 23.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Nepal peaked at 115.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.0825 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1961.
That places Nepal 111th 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 Nepal, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.0825 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 0.2386 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +189.3% |
| 1963 | 0.3475 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +45.6% |
| 1964 | 0.5659 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +62.9% |
| 1965 | 0.6141 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.5% |
| 1966 | 1.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +206.6% |
| 1967 | 1.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -22.6% |
| 1968 | 1.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.8% |
| 1969 | 2.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +46.8% |
| 1970 | 2.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.8% |
| 1971 | 4.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +48.7% |
| 1972 | 5.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +26.6% |
| 1973 | 5.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.6% |
| 1974 | 5.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.9% |
| 1975 | 5.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.1% |
| 1976 | 6.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.5% |
| 1977 | 7.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.6% |
| 1978 | 8.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.4% |
| 1979 | 9.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.3% |
| 1980 | 9.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.5% |
| 1981 | 10.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.2% |
| 1982 | 13.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +31.1% |
| 1983 | 16.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.1% |
| 1984 | 18.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.4% |
| 1985 | 18.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.3% |
| 1986 | 19.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.6% |
| 1987 | 23.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.1% |
| 1988 | 24.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.7% |
| 1989 | 29.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.5% |
| 1990 | 31.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.4% |
| 1991 | 34.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.7% |
| 1992 | 35.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.0% |
| 1993 | 31.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.5% |
| 1994 | 39.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +26.3% |
| 1995 | 40.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.6% |
| 1996 | 44.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.8% |
| 1997 | 45.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.2% |
| 1998 | 51.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.9% |
| 1999 | 40.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -22.4% |
| 2000 | 31.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -22.8% |
| 2001 | 30.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.7% |
| 2002 | 16.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -45.8% |
| 2003 | 5.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -69.7% |
| 2004 | 8.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +58.6% |
| 2005 | 3.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -55.5% |
| 2006 | 5.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +58.1% |
| 2007 | 1.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -71.5% |
| 2008 | 1.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -15.2% |
| 2009 | 18.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1233.7% |
| 2010 | 25.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +37.8% |
| 2011 | 35.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +42.7% |
| 2012 | 26.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -25.9% |
| 2013 | 54.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +106.7% |
| 2014 | 68.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +25.7% |
| 2015 | 77.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.8% |
| 2016 | 78.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 70.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.8% |
| 2018 | 94.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +34.9% |
| 2019 | 97.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 115.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.9% |
| 2021 | 112.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.4% |
| 2022 | 67.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -39.8% |
| 2023 | 67.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.0825 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 2.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 6.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 2.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 18.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 29.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 39.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 31.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 51.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 31.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 62.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 25.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 97.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 90.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 67.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 115.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
- 108 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 69.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 109 Iran, Islamic Republic of 68.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 110 Sao Tome and Principe 68 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 112 Albania 66.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 113 Grenada 64.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 114 Nicaragua 64.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Nepal?
- Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Nepal was 67.84 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 Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 115.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2020.
- What is the lowest fertilizer use per hectare of arable land recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0825 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1961.
- How does Nepal rank for fertilizer use per hectare of arable land?
- Nepal ranks 111th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal 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.