Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land was 122.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
122.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
up 2.6%
World rank
73rd
of 199 countries
All-time high
155.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1987
All-time low
1.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1967
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Saudi Arabia, 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 Saudi Arabia stood at 122.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.6% on the previous year and up 49.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Saudi Arabia peaked at 155.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1987 and was at its lowest, 1.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1967.
That places Saudi Arabia 73rd 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 Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 3.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.7% |
| 1963 | 3.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.7% |
| 1964 | 4.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.5% |
| 1965 | 4.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.9% |
| 1966 | 6.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +52.2% |
| 1967 | 1.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -76.1% |
| 1968 | 2.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +51.4% |
| 1969 | 3.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +26.1% |
| 1970 | 3.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.0% |
| 1971 | 1.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -48.3% |
| 1972 | 1.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.9% |
| 1973 | 5.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +224.6% |
| 1974 | 5.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.8% |
| 1975 | 5.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.9% |
| 1976 | 4.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -26.3% |
| 1977 | 4.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.7% |
| 1978 | 8.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +75.1% |
| 1979 | 11.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +47.7% |
| 1980 | 21.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +82.0% |
| 1981 | 34.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +60.3% |
| 1982 | 47.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +36.3% |
| 1983 | 97.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +106.5% |
| 1984 | 111.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.7% |
| 1985 | 134.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +21.1% |
| 1986 | 152.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.1% |
| 1987 | 155.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.2% |
| 1988 | 148.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.6% |
| 1989 | 152.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.5% |
| 1990 | 144.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.2% |
| 1991 | 141.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.6% |
| 1992 | 147.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.0% |
| 1993 | 123.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -16.0% |
| 1994 | 98.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -20.7% |
| 1995 | 77.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -20.9% |
| 1996 | 86.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.9% |
| 1997 | 88.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.5% |
| 1998 | 91.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.1% |
| 1999 | 95.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.4% |
| 2000 | 107.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.6% |
| 2001 | 106.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.4% |
| 2002 | 101.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.5% |
| 2003 | 106.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.8% |
| 2004 | 111.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.7% |
| 2005 | 94.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -15.6% |
| 2006 | 103.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.3% |
| 2007 | 109.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.7% |
| 2008 | 73.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -33.3% |
| 2009 | 65.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.0% |
| 2010 | 68.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.5% |
| 2011 | 80.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +17.5% |
| 2012 | 88.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.3% |
| 2013 | 82.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.1% |
| 2014 | 79.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.7% |
| 2015 | 92.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.9% |
| 2016 | 91.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 86.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.0% |
| 2018 | 87.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 87.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 125.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +43.0% |
| 2021 | 117.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.4% |
| 2022 | 119.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.7% |
| 2023 | 122.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 6.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 5.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 11.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 105.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 21.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 155.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 109.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 77.74 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 147.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 98.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 65.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 111.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 84.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 68.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 92.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 121.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 117.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 125.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 70 Bulgaria 128.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 71 United States of America 127.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 72 Papua New Guinea 123.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 74 Spain 115.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 75 Italy 114.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 76 Denmark 113.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
More agriculture & rural data for Saudi Arabia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0259 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 894.48 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 3.68 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1539 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.3% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Saudi Arabia?
- Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Saudi Arabia was 122.42 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 Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 155.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1987.
- What is the lowest fertilizer use per hectare of arable land recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.59 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1967.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for fertilizer use per hectare of arable land?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 73rd out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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.