Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Paraguay
Paraguay: Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land was 137.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
137.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
up 42.3%
World rank
63rd
of 199 countries
All-time high
149.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2021
All-time low
0.8571 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Paraguay, 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
Paraguay recorded 137.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land for fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 42.3% on the previous year and up 25.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Paraguay peaked at 149.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.8571 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1961.
Paraguay ranks 63rd of 199 countries on this measure, 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 Paraguay, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.8571 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 1.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +23.1% |
| 1963 | 1.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +30.0% |
| 1964 | 1.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +37.7% |
| 1965 | 1.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.4% |
| 1966 | 2.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.5% |
| 1967 | 2.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.6% |
| 1968 | 2.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.6% |
| 1969 | 3.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.8% |
| 1970 | 11.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +210.4% |
| 1971 | 5.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -48.5% |
| 1972 | 6.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.3% |
| 1973 | 3.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -39.9% |
| 1974 | 1.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -50.0% |
| 1975 | 1.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -42.8% |
| 1976 | 0.8621 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -21.1% |
| 1977 | 0.8661 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.5% |
| 1978 | 2.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +132.6% |
| 1979 | 3.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +93.9% |
| 1980 | 3.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.1% |
| 1981 | 5.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +36.4% |
| 1982 | 4.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -19.7% |
| 1983 | 4.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.8% |
| 1984 | 4.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 5.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.9% |
| 1986 | 6.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.2% |
| 1987 | 7.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.5% |
| 1988 | 4.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -46.5% |
| 1989 | 9.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +135.2% |
| 1990 | 8.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.4% |
| 1991 | 9.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.6% |
| 1992 | 9.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.5% |
| 1993 | 9.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.6% |
| 1994 | 9.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.9% |
| 1995 | 8.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.4% |
| 1996 | 12.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +43.5% |
| 1997 | 22.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +78.8% |
| 1998 | 25.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.1% |
| 1999 | 22.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -12.0% |
| 2000 | 21.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.7% |
| 2001 | 21.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.4% |
| 2002 | 47.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +121.8% |
| 2003 | 66.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +38.9% |
| 2004 | 78.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.1% |
| 2005 | 66.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -15.6% |
| 2006 | 74.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.2% |
| 2007 | 96.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +30.4% |
| 2008 | 77.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -19.8% |
| 2009 | 68.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.8% |
| 2010 | 90.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +32.5% |
| 2011 | 109.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +21.3% |
| 2012 | 94.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -14.2% |
| 2013 | 109.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.5% |
| 2014 | 125.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.1% |
| 2015 | 114.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.7% |
| 2016 | 127.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.7% |
| 2017 | 129.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 133.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.2% |
| 2019 | 124.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.7% |
| 2020 | 133.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.3% |
| 2021 | 149.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.9% |
| 2022 | 96.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -35.2% |
| 2023 | 137.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +42.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.8571 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 3.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 3.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 0.8621 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 11.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 3.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 13.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 8.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 25.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 61.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 21.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 96.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 115.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 90.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 133.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 129.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 96.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 149.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Paraguay
- 60 Greece 142.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 61 Turkey 139.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 62 Serbia 137.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 64 Singapore 137.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 65 Canada 132.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 66 France 131.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Paraguay
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 14.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1164 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 817.98 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.5603 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2961 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 11.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 11.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Paraguay?
- Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Paraguay was 137.65 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 Paraguay?
- The highest recorded value was 149.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2021.
- What is the lowest fertilizer use per hectare of arable land recorded in Paraguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.8571 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1961.
- How does Paraguay rank for fertilizer use per hectare of arable land?
- Paraguay ranks 63rd out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land rising or falling in Paraguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Paraguay 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.