Fertilizer use per hectare of cropland in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Fertilizer use per hectare of cropland was 44.73 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer use per hectare of cropland in Republic of Moldova, 1992–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, fertilizer use per hectare of cropland in Republic of Moldova stood at 44.73.
That represents a change of up 37.3% on the previous year and up 110.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer use per hectare of cropland in Republic of Moldova peaked at 61.22 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 1.47, in 1999.
That places Republic of Moldova 116th out of 200 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 cropland in Republic of Moldova, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 61.22 | — |
| 1993 | 52.46 | -14.3% |
| 1994 | 52.51 | +0.1% |
| 1995 | 52.61 | +0.2% |
| 1996 | 53.07 | +0.9% |
| 1997 | 4.67 | -91.2% |
| 1998 | 3.21 | -31.3% |
| 1999 | 1.47 | -54.2% |
| 2000 | 2.36 | +60.5% |
| 2001 | 15.07 | +538.6% |
| 2002 | 7 | -53.6% |
| 2003 | 6.49 | -7.3% |
| 2004 | 7.15 | +10.2% |
| 2005 | 7.73 | +8.1% |
| 2006 | 7.25 | -6.2% |
| 2007 | 9.46 | +30.5% |
| 2008 | 10.68 | +12.9% |
| 2009 | 8.03 | -24.8% |
| 2010 | 9.49 | +18.2% |
| 2011 | 11.19 | +17.9% |
| 2012 | 16.45 | +47.0% |
| 2013 | 21.22 | +29.0% |
| 2014 | 22.79 | +7.4% |
| 2015 | 26.55 | +16.5% |
| 2016 | 36.93 | +39.1% |
| 2017 | 42.77 | +15.8% |
| 2018 | 52.15 | +21.9% |
| 2019 | 45.01 | -13.7% |
| 2020 | 38.9 | -13.6% |
| 2021 | 40.55 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | 32.59 | -19.6% |
| 2023 | 44.73 | +37.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 35.15 | 1.47 | 61.22 | 8 |
| 2000s | 8.12 | 2.36 | 15.07 | 10 |
| 2010s | 28.46 | 9.49 | 52.15 | 10 |
| 2020s | 39.19 | 32.59 | 44.73 | 4 |
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- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.65 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0738 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 635.96 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -2.12 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.5627 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 7.38 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 7.38 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.4% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.4% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer use per hectare of cropland in Republic of Moldova?
- Fertilizer use per hectare of cropland in Republic of Moldova was 44.73 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fertilizer use per hectare of cropland recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 61.22 in 1992.
- What is the lowest fertilizer use per hectare of cropland recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.47 in 1999.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for fertilizer use per hectare of cropland?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 116th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer use per hectare of cropland rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is up 110.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Fertilizer use per hectare of cropland. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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