Fertilizer use by nutrient in Colombia
Colombia: Fertilizer use by nutrient was 426,134 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer use by nutrient in Colombia, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, fertilizer use by nutrient in Colombia stood at 426,134 tonnes.
The figure is up 6.9% on the previous year and up 9.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer use by nutrient in Colombia peaked at 532,468 tonnes in 2017 and was at its lowest, 23,000 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Colombia 31st out of 201 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 44,078 tonnes | 23,000 tonnes | 54,295 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 118,191 tonnes | 63,520 tonnes | 151,024 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 196,608 tonnes | 143,000 tonnes | 268,900 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 271,000 tonnes | 236,000 tonnes | 311,800 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 349,931 tonnes | 301,383 tonnes | 378,298 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 450,661 tonnes | 387,838 tonnes | 532,468 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 460,538 tonnes | 398,586 tonnes | 528,009 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
- 28 Turkmenistan 510,576 tonnes compare
- 29 Belarus 490,809 tonnes compare
- 30 Romania 463,657 tonnes compare
- 32 South Africa 420,638 tonnes compare
- 33 Malaysia 398,131 tonnes compare
- 34 New Zealand 369,000 tonnes compare
More agriculture & rural data for Colombia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 45.49 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 9.9% (2025)
- Rural population 11.34 million (2025)
- Rural population growth -0.2% (2025)
- Rural population 21.2% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 5.1% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 9.9% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 9.9% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 981,981 hectares (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer use by nutrient in Colombia?
- Fertilizer use by nutrient in Colombia was 426,134 tonnes in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fertilizer use by nutrient recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 532,468 tonnes in 2017.
- What is the lowest fertilizer use by nutrient recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 23,000 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Colombia rank for fertilizer use by nutrient?
- Colombia ranks 31st out of 201 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer use by nutrient rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Fertilizer use by nutrient. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Fertilizer use in the agricultural sector, which includes use for crops, livestock, forestry, fisheries and aquaculture.