Fertilizer use by nutrient in Iraq
Iraq: Fertilizer use by nutrient was 169,729 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer use by nutrient in Iraq, 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 Iraq stood at 169,729 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer use by nutrient in Iraq peaked at 507,200 tonnes in 2002 and was at its lowest, 1,000 tonnes, in 1962.
That places Iraq 55th out of 201 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4,279 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 10,152 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 31,051 tonnes | 12,000 tonnes | 74,200 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 105,992 tonnes | 54,300 tonnes | 164,600 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 203,310 tonnes | 95,000 tonnes | 254,700 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 219,090 tonnes | 45,200 tonnes | 507,200 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 134,753 tonnes | 63,237 tonnes | 180,938 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 175,715 tonnes | 169,729 tonnes | 193,672 tonnes | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Iraq
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 8.68 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 3.4% (2025)
- Rural population 14.13 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 1.9% (2025)
- Rural population 30.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.1% (2014)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2016)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 3.4% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 3.4% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 1.90 million hectares (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer use by nutrient in Iraq?
- Fertilizer use by nutrient in Iraq was 169,729 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 Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 507,200 tonnes in 2002.
- What is the lowest fertilizer use by nutrient recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,000 tonnes in 1962.
- How does Iraq rank for fertilizer use by nutrient?
- Iraq ranks 55th out of 201 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer use by nutrient rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq 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.