Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Suriname
Suriname: Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land was 285.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
285.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
up 53.8%
World rank
22nd
of 199 countries
All-time high
548.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2008
All-time low
17.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1990
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Suriname, 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 Suriname stood at 285.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 53.8% on the previous year and up 67.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Suriname peaked at 548.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2008 and was at its lowest, 17.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1990.
That places Suriname 22nd out of 199 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 Suriname, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 27.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 30.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.2% |
| 1963 | 36.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.9% |
| 1964 | 35.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.1% |
| 1965 | 40.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.2% |
| 1966 | 43.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.6% |
| 1967 | 56.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +29.2% |
| 1968 | 60 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.9% |
| 1969 | 60 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 71.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.9% |
| 1971 | 109.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +53.8% |
| 1972 | 121.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.5% |
| 1973 | 130.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.5% |
| 1974 | 141.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.7% |
| 1975 | 80 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -43.5% |
| 1976 | 121.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +52.4% |
| 1977 | 111.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.8% |
| 1978 | 108.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.5% |
| 1979 | 62.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -42.6% |
| 1980 | 40 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -35.7% |
| 1981 | 139.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +248.8% |
| 1982 | 167.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.0% |
| 1983 | 192.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.0% |
| 1984 | 231.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.1% |
| 1985 | 224.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.0% |
| 1986 | 218.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.5% |
| 1987 | 192.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -12.1% |
| 1988 | 34.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -82.2% |
| 1989 | 30.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.0% |
| 1990 | 17.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -42.4% |
| 1991 | 17.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 50.88 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +190.0% |
| 1993 | 57.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.8% |
| 1994 | 75.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +30.3% |
| 1995 | 75.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 128.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +69.8% |
| 1997 | 124.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.7% |
| 1998 | 133.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.0% |
| 1999 | 92.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -30.2% |
| 2000 | 101.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.4% |
| 2001 | 98.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.4% |
| 2002 | 92.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.2% |
| 2003 | 109.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.3% |
| 2004 | 141.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +29.3% |
| 2005 | 106.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -24.6% |
| 2006 | 183.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +72.4% |
| 2007 | 149.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -18.5% |
| 2008 | 548.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +267.2% |
| 2009 | 158.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -71.1% |
| 2010 | 211.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +33.9% |
| 2011 | 206.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.7% |
| 2012 | 188.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.4% |
| 2013 | 170.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.6% |
| 2014 | 195 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.1% |
| 2015 | 145.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -25.6% |
| 2016 | 217.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +50.1% |
| 2017 | 243.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.7% |
| 2018 | 135.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -44.3% |
| 2019 | 127.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.1% |
| 2020 | 252.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +98.6% |
| 2021 | 175.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -30.5% |
| 2022 | 185.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.8% |
| 2023 | 285.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +53.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 43.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 27.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 60 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 105.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 62.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 141.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 147.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 30.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 231.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 77.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 17.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 133.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 168.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 92.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 548.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 184.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 127.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 243.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 224.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 175.48 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 285.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Suriname
- 19 Uzbekistan 303.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 20 Oman 301.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 21 Thailand 287.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 23 Republic of Korea 262.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 24 Montenegro 251.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 25 Chile 249.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
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- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0677 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 471.32 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.7818 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3421 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 6.8% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 6.8% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 6.0% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.1% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Suriname?
- Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Suriname was 285.64 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 Suriname?
- The highest recorded value was 548.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2008.
- What is the lowest fertilizer use per hectare of arable land recorded in Suriname?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1990.
- How does Suriname rank for fertilizer use per hectare of arable land?
- Suriname ranks 22nd out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land rising or falling in Suriname?
- Over the last ten years it is up 67.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Suriname 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.