Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Türkiye
Türkiye: Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land was 139.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
139.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
up 21.9%
World rank
61st
of 199 countries
All-time high
149.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2020
All-time low
3.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1962
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Türkiye, 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 Türkiye stood at 139.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land.
The figure is up 21.9% on the previous year and up 24.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Türkiye peaked at 149.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2020 and was at its lowest, 3.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1962.
That places Türkiye 61st 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 Türkiye, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 3.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.4% |
| 1963 | 4.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +42.5% |
| 1964 | 4.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.5% |
| 1965 | 6.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +54.6% |
| 1966 | 7.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +26.8% |
| 1967 | 11.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +47.6% |
| 1968 | 15.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +34.8% |
| 1969 | 17.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.0% |
| 1970 | 17.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.7% |
| 1971 | 19.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.0% |
| 1972 | 24.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +25.1% |
| 1973 | 28.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.2% |
| 1974 | 20.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -26.6% |
| 1975 | 35.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +72.2% |
| 1976 | 47.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +32.5% |
| 1977 | 50.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.9% |
| 1978 | 61.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +22.7% |
| 1979 | 50.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -18.3% |
| 1980 | 57.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.0% |
| 1981 | 50.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.4% |
| 1982 | 60.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.5% |
| 1983 | 70.21 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.4% |
| 1984 | 62.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.4% |
| 1985 | 58.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.8% |
| 1986 | 61.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.6% |
| 1987 | 71.22 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.1% |
| 1988 | 65.12 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.6% |
| 1989 | 72.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.0% |
| 1990 | 76.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.0% |
| 1991 | 71.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.3% |
| 1992 | 78.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.5% |
| 1993 | 90.15 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.7% |
| 1994 | 61.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -32.3% |
| 1995 | 68.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.0% |
| 1996 | 73.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.4% |
| 1997 | 75.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.4% |
| 1998 | 89.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.8% |
| 1999 | 90.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 87.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.0% |
| 2001 | 70.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -19.9% |
| 2002 | 72.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.7% |
| 2003 | 84.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.8% |
| 2004 | 85.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 86.76 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.3% |
| 2006 | 91.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.9% |
| 2007 | 90.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.6% |
| 2008 | 71.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -20.3% |
| 2009 | 104.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +45.3% |
| 2010 | 98.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.9% |
| 2011 | 89.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.6% |
| 2012 | 100.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.6% |
| 2013 | 112.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.0% |
| 2014 | 105.33 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.3% |
| 2015 | 106.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 137.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +29.1% |
| 2017 | 132.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.0% |
| 2018 | 109.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -17.0% |
| 2019 | 125.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.8% |
| 2020 | 149.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.8% |
| 2021 | 129.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -13.4% |
| 2022 | 114.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.6% |
| 2023 | 139.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +21.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 3.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 17.68 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 35.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 17.37 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 61.65 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 63.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 50.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 72.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 77.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 61.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 90.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 84.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 70.19 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 104.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 111.87 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 89.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 137.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 133.3 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 114.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 149.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Türkiye
- 58 Sri Lanka 153.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 59 Switzerland 142.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 60 Greece 142.18 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
- 64 Singapore 137.5 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
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- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.19 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0521 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
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- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1051 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 5.2% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 5.2% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.6% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.9% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Türkiye?
- Fertilizer use per hectare of arable land in Türkiye was 139.56 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 Türkiye?
- The highest recorded value was 149.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2020.
- What is the lowest fertilizer use per hectare of arable land recorded in Türkiye?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1962.
- How does Türkiye rank for fertilizer use per hectare of arable land?
- Türkiye ranks 61st out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer use per hectare of arable land rising or falling in Türkiye?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Türkiye 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.