Fertilizer use by nutrient in Philippines
Philippines: Fertilizer use by nutrient was 653,342 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer use by nutrient in Philippines, 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 Philippines stood at 653,342 tonnes.
The figure is down 18.2% on the previous year and up 23.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer use by nutrient in Philippines peaked at 799,021 tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 35,815 tonnes, in 1961.
Philippines ranks 25th of 201 countries on this measure, 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 | 60,187 tonnes | 35,815 tonnes | 101,437 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 161,258 tonnes | 114,500 tonnes | 226,700 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 271,601 tonnes | 180,683 tonnes | 374,642 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 418,684 tonnes | 302,700 tonnes | 548,215 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 501,101 tonnes | 401,297 tonnes | 629,808 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 598,025 tonnes | 470,000 tonnes | 761,288 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 729,680 tonnes | 653,342 tonnes | 799,021 tonnes | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Philippines
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 41.85 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 8.6% (2025)
- Rural population 51.65 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.1% (2025)
- Rural population 44.2% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.6% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.1% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 8.6% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 8.6% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 7.36 million hectares (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer use by nutrient in Philippines?
- Fertilizer use by nutrient in Philippines was 653,342 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 Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 799,021 tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest fertilizer use by nutrient recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 35,815 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Philippines rank for fertilizer use by nutrient?
- Philippines ranks 25th out of 201 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer use by nutrient rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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.