Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Qatar
Qatar: Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land was 240.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
240.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
28th
of 199 countries
All-time high
461.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1994
All-time low
38.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2000
Years of data
49
1975–2023
Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Qatar, 1975–2023
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
Qatar recorded 240.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land for fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in 2023.
That represents a change of down 8.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Qatar peaked at 461.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1994 and was at its lowest, 38.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 2000.
Qatar ranks 28th 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 Qatar, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 100 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1976 | 150 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +50.0% |
| 1977 | 150 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 414 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +176.0% |
| 1979 | 300 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -27.5% |
| 1980 | 200 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -33.3% |
| 1981 | 168 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -16.0% |
| 1982 | 126.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -24.6% |
| 1983 | 119.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.5% |
| 1984 | 75.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -37.1% |
| 1985 | 72.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.7% |
| 1986 | 62.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -13.8% |
| 1987 | 55.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.1% |
| 1988 | 66.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.0% |
| 1989 | 127.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +91.7% |
| 1990 | 138 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.0% |
| 1991 | 166.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.8% |
| 1992 | 125 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -25.0% |
| 1993 | 153.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +23.1% |
| 1994 | 461.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +200.0% |
| 1995 | 461.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 90.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -80.5% |
| 1997 | 89.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.6% |
| 1998 | 76.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -14.2% |
| 1999 | 61.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -20.0% |
| 2000 | 38.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -37.5% |
| 2001 | 67.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +75.9% |
| 2002 | 118.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +75.8% |
| 2003 | 75.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -36.3% |
| 2004 | 81.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.2% |
| 2005 | 83.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.7% |
| 2006 | 78.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.5% |
| 2007 | 74.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.2% |
| 2008 | 326.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +337.2% |
| 2009 | 75.17 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -77.0% |
| 2010 | 300.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +299.2% |
| 2011 | 136.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -54.4% |
| 2012 | 133.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.3% |
| 2013 | 263.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +96.9% |
| 2014 | 237.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.6% |
| 2015 | 124.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -47.7% |
| 2016 | 202.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +62.6% |
| 2017 | 189.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.3% |
| 2018 | 232.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +22.7% |
| 2019 | 220.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.3% |
| 2020 | 243.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.4% |
| 2021 | 240.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.2% |
| 2022 | 240.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 240.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 222.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 100 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 414 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5 |
| 1980s | 107.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 55.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 200 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 182.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 61.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 461.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 102.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 38.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 326.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 204.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 124.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 300.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 240.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 240.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 243.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
- 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
- 29 Netherlands 238.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 30 Jordan 231.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 31 Slovenia 221.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Qatar?
- Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Qatar was 240.24 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 Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 461.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1994.
- What is the lowest fertilizer use per hectare of arable land recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 38.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2000.
- How does Qatar rank for fertilizer use per hectare of arable land?
- Qatar ranks 28th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar 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.