Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Romania
Romania: Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land was 91.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
91.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
up 1.4%
World rank
96th
of 199 countries
All-time high
171.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1984
All-time low
10.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1962
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Romania, 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
Romania recorded 91.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land for fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in 2023.
That represents a change of up 1.4% on the previous year and up 62.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Romania peaked at 171.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1984 and was at its lowest, 10.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1962.
That places Romania 96th 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 Romania, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 33.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 10.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -69.4% |
| 1963 | 19.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +85.5% |
| 1964 | 19.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.7% |
| 1965 | 27.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +41.7% |
| 1966 | 34.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +26.5% |
| 1967 | 44.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +31.0% |
| 1968 | 49.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.0% |
| 1969 | 55.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.3% |
| 1970 | 61.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.9% |
| 1971 | 65.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.6% |
| 1972 | 65.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.0% |
| 1973 | 88.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +34.4% |
| 1974 | 94.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.4% |
| 1975 | 122.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +29.4% |
| 1976 | 117.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.5% |
| 1977 | 115.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.5% |
| 1978 | 150.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +30.7% |
| 1979 | 145.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.4% |
| 1980 | 124.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -14.7% |
| 1981 | 164.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +32.1% |
| 1982 | 169.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.2% |
| 1983 | 166.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.1% |
| 1984 | 171.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.3% |
| 1985 | 155.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.4% |
| 1986 | 138.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.9% |
| 1987 | 137.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.5% |
| 1988 | 134.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.8% |
| 1989 | 145.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.7% |
| 1990 | 128.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.9% |
| 1991 | 49.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -61.7% |
| 1992 | 59.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.3% |
| 1993 | 64.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.0% |
| 1994 | 40.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -37.8% |
| 1995 | 38.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.8% |
| 1996 | 45.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.1% |
| 1997 | 33.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -25.4% |
| 1998 | 38.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.5% |
| 1999 | 25.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -34.2% |
| 2000 | 32.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +27.7% |
| 2001 | 39.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +21.5% |
| 2002 | 34.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.8% |
| 2003 | 38.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.1% |
| 2004 | 42.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.3% |
| 2005 | 51.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.5% |
| 2006 | 40.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -20.9% |
| 2007 | 44.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.0% |
| 2008 | 45.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.2% |
| 2009 | 48.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.3% |
| 2010 | 52.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.4% |
| 2011 | 54.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.0% |
| 2012 | 49.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.0% |
| 2013 | 56.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.0% |
| 2014 | 51.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.4% |
| 2015 | 60.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +17.8% |
| 2016 | 59.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 68.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.6% |
| 2018 | 83.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +22.2% |
| 2019 | 83.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 87.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.1% |
| 2021 | 98.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.9% |
| 2022 | 90.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.2% |
| 2023 | 91.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 32.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 55.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 102.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 61.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 150.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 150.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 124.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 171.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 52.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 25.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 128.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 41.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 32.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 51.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 61.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 49.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 83.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 91.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 87.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 98.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Romania
- 93 Botswana 93.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 94 Tajikistan 92.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 95 Maldives 92.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 97 Dominican Republic 89.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 98 Hungary 89.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 99 Malawi 87.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Romania?
- Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Romania was 91.57 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 Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 171.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1984.
- What is the lowest fertilizer use per hectare of arable land recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1962.
- How does Romania rank for fertilizer use per hectare of arable land?
- Romania ranks 96th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 62.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania 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.