Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Philippines
Philippines: Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land was 199.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
199.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
down 30.1%
World rank
38th
of 199 countries
All-time high
285.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2022
All-time low
14.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Philippines, 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 Philippines stood at 199.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land.
That represents a change of down 30.1% on the previous year and up 28.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Philippines peaked at 285.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2022 and was at its lowest, 14.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1961.
Philippines ranks 38th 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 Philippines, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 14.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 18.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +24.5% |
| 1963 | 19.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.7% |
| 1964 | 18.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.8% |
| 1965 | 23.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +28.9% |
| 1966 | 22.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.5% |
| 1967 | 24.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.8% |
| 1968 | 31.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +26.6% |
| 1969 | 43.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +37.6% |
| 1970 | 43.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.4% |
| 1971 | 44.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.4% |
| 1972 | 41.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.6% |
| 1973 | 54.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +32.4% |
| 1974 | 59.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.2% |
| 1975 | 46.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -21.3% |
| 1976 | 53.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.9% |
| 1977 | 51.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.9% |
| 1978 | 60.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.5% |
| 1979 | 65.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.7% |
| 1980 | 63.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.9% |
| 1981 | 61.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.2% |
| 1982 | 65.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.7% |
| 1983 | 69.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.8% |
| 1984 | 50.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -27.5% |
| 1985 | 53.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.9% |
| 1986 | 72.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +36.1% |
| 1987 | 89.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +24.1% |
| 1988 | 92.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.5% |
| 1989 | 97.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.4% |
| 1990 | 107.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.6% |
| 1991 | 81.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -23.8% |
| 1992 | 92.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.9% |
| 1993 | 105.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.9% |
| 1994 | 112.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.1% |
| 1995 | 113.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.6% |
| 1996 | 140.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +24.3% |
| 1997 | 156.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.9% |
| 1998 | 122.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -21.6% |
| 1999 | 146.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.5% |
| 2000 | 145.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.2% |
| 2001 | 156.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.4% |
| 2002 | 139.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.1% |
| 2003 | 167 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +19.8% |
| 2004 | 171.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.9% |
| 2005 | 156.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.9% |
| 2006 | 143.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.3% |
| 2007 | 159.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.0% |
| 2008 | 104.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -34.1% |
| 2009 | 121.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.7% |
| 2010 | 151.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +24.7% |
| 2011 | 144.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.3% |
| 2012 | 118.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -18.3% |
| 2013 | 155.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +31.7% |
| 2014 | 157.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 139.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.4% |
| 2016 | 169.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +21.7% |
| 2017 | 212.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +25.3% |
| 2018 | 169 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -20.5% |
| 2019 | 195.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.7% |
| 2020 | 217.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.1% |
| 2021 | 232.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.9% |
| 2022 | 285.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +23.0% |
| 2023 | 199.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -30.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 23.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 14.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 43.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 52.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 41.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 65.83 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 71.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 50.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 97.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 117.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 81.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 156.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 146.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 104.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 171.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 161.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 118.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 212.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 233.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 199.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 285.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
- 35 Guyana 201.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 36 Saint Lucia 200 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 37 Palestine, State of 199.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 39 India 199.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 40 Belarus 198.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 41 Guatemala 196.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
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- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0859 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 358.34 current US$ per person (2025)
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- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4423 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 8.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 8.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.1% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Philippines?
- Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Philippines was 199.45 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 Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 285.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2022.
- What is the lowest fertilizer use per hectare of arable land recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1961.
- How does Philippines rank for fertilizer use per hectare of arable land?
- Philippines ranks 38th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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.