Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Singapore
Singapore: Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land was 137.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
137.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
64th
of 199 countries
All-time high
5,600 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1989
All-time low
102 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2002
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Singapore, 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
Singapore recorded 137.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land for fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in 2023.
That represents a change of down 8.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Singapore peaked at 5,600 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1989 and was at its lowest, 102 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 2002.
Singapore ranks 64th 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 Singapore, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,167 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 750 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -35.7% |
| 1963 | 594 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -20.8% |
| 1964 | 557 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.2% |
| 1965 | 625 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.2% |
| 1966 | 625 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 625 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 1,000 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +60.0% |
| 1969 | 1,000 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 750 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -25.0% |
| 1971 | 1,500 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +100.0% |
| 1972 | 1,000 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -33.3% |
| 1973 | 1,000 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 1,500 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +50.0% |
| 1975 | 1,500 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 1,500 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 1,500 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 1,500 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 2,150 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +43.3% |
| 1980 | 2,200 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.3% |
| 1981 | 2,350 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.8% |
| 1982 | 2,350 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 2,350 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 2,500 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.4% |
| 1985 | 2,600 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.0% |
| 1986 | 2,600 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 2,750 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.8% |
| 1988 | 2,800 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.8% |
| 1989 | 5,600 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +100.0% |
| 1990 | 5,600 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 5,100 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.9% |
| 1992 | 5,600 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.8% |
| 1993 | 5,500 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.8% |
| 1994 | 4,701 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -14.5% |
| 1995 | 4,537 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.5% |
| 1996 | 3,142 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -30.7% |
| 1997 | 2,063 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -34.3% |
| 1998 | 4,027 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +95.2% |
| 1999 | 3,769 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.4% |
| 2000 | 3,005 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -20.3% |
| 2001 | 2,353 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -21.7% |
| 2002 | 102 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -95.7% |
| 2003 | 130 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +27.5% |
| 2004 | 120 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.7% |
| 2005 | 112.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.6% |
| 2006 | 113.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.5% |
| 2007 | 128.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.9% |
| 2008 | 118.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.0% |
| 2009 | 120 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.4% |
| 2010 | 129.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.1% |
| 2011 | 133.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.8% |
| 2012 | 141.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.0% |
| 2013 | 150.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.8% |
| 2014 | 155.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.0% |
| 2015 | 148.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.6% |
| 2016 | 148.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 164.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.8% |
| 2018 | 157.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.3% |
| 2019 | 135.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -13.6% |
| 2020 | 150 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.5% |
| 2021 | 162.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.3% |
| 2022 | 137.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -15.4% |
| 2023 | 137.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 771.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 557 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 1,167 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,390 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 750 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 2,150 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,810 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 2,200 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5,600 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,404 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 2,063 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5,600 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 630.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 102 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 3,005 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 146.41 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 129.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 164.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 146.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 137.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 162.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Singapore
- 61 Türkiye 139.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 62 Serbia 137.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 63 Paraguay 137.65 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
- 67 San Marino 130.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Singapore?
- Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Singapore was 137.5 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 Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 5,600 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1989.
- What is the lowest fertilizer use per hectare of arable land recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 102 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2002.
- How does Singapore rank for fertilizer use per hectare of arable land?
- Singapore ranks 64th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Singapore 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.