Nitrogen fertilizer use in Albania
Albania: Nitrogen fertilizer use was 25,124 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
25,124 tonnes
Change on year
up 52.6%
World rank
109th
of 202 countries
All-time high
79,900 tonnes
in 1989
All-time low
2,000 tonnes
in 1962
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Nitrogen fertilizer use in Albania, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Albania recorded 25,124 tonnes for nitrogen fertilizer use in 2023.
That represents a change of up 52.6% on the previous year and down 18.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nitrogen fertilizer use in Albania peaked at 79,900 tonnes in 1989 and was at its lowest, 2,000 tonnes, in 1962.
That places Albania 109th out of 202 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.
Nitrogen fertilizer use in Albania, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3,187 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 2,000 tonnes | -37.2% |
| 1963 | 2,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 2,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 2,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 3,000 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 1967 | 7,000 tonnes | +133.3% |
| 1968 | 19,000 tonnes | +171.4% |
| 1969 | 16,000 tonnes | -15.8% |
| 1970 | 22,500 tonnes | +40.6% |
| 1971 | 31,000 tonnes | +37.8% |
| 1972 | 32,600 tonnes | +5.2% |
| 1973 | 36,100 tonnes | +10.7% |
| 1974 | 36,300 tonnes | +0.6% |
| 1975 | 36,000 tonnes | -0.8% |
| 1976 | 45,300 tonnes | +25.8% |
| 1977 | 50,000 tonnes | +10.4% |
| 1978 | 71,900 tonnes | +43.8% |
| 1979 | 70,900 tonnes | -1.4% |
| 1980 | 68,800 tonnes | -3.0% |
| 1981 | 72,500 tonnes | +5.4% |
| 1982 | 70,800 tonnes | -2.3% |
| 1983 | 73,000 tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1984 | 75,000 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1985 | 75,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 75,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 66,100 tonnes | -11.9% |
| 1988 | 69,300 tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1989 | 79,900 tonnes | +15.3% |
| 1990 | 73,500 tonnes | -8.0% |
| 1991 | 22,300 tonnes | -69.7% |
| 1992 | 14,800 tonnes | -33.6% |
| 1993 | 15,220 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1994 | 12,680 tonnes | -16.7% |
| 1995 | 10,000 tonnes | -21.1% |
| 1996 | 5,500 tonnes | -45.0% |
| 1997 | 4,200 tonnes | -23.6% |
| 1998 | 18,000 tonnes | +328.6% |
| 1999 | 5,800 tonnes | -67.8% |
| 2000 | 12,100 tonnes | +108.6% |
| 2001 | 10,700 tonnes | -11.6% |
| 2002 | 38,217 tonnes | +257.2% |
| 2003 | 37,378 tonnes | -2.2% |
| 2004 | 36,120 tonnes | -3.4% |
| 2005 | 37,211 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 30,334 tonnes | -18.5% |
| 2007 | 31,484 tonnes | +3.8% |
| 2008 | 28,745 tonnes | -8.7% |
| 2009 | 33,940 tonnes | +18.1% |
| 2010 | 31,292 tonnes | -7.8% |
| 2011 | 36,893 tonnes | +17.9% |
| 2012 | 34,944 tonnes | -5.3% |
| 2013 | 30,712 tonnes | -12.1% |
| 2014 | 30,712 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 36,804 tonnes | +19.8% |
| 2016 | 42,896 tonnes | +16.6% |
| 2017 | 39,185 tonnes | -8.7% |
| 2018 | 24,769 tonnes | -36.8% |
| 2019 | 38,330 tonnes | +54.7% |
| 2020 | 32,579 tonnes | -15.0% |
| 2021 | 26,788 tonnes | -17.8% |
| 2022 | 16,466 tonnes | -38.5% |
| 2023 | 25,124 tonnes | +52.6% |
Albania compared with similar countries
- Albania's 25,124 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 54,228 tonnes, 46% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Albania's 25,124 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 107,185 tonnes, 23% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Nitrogen fertilizer use in Albania changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | +328.6% | 4,200 tonnes | 18,000 tonnes |
| 2002 | +257.2% | 10,700 tonnes | 38,217 tonnes |
| 1968 | +171.4% | 7,000 tonnes | 19,000 tonnes |
| 1967 | +133.3% | 3,000 tonnes | 7,000 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6,243 tonnes | 2,000 tonnes | 19,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 43,260 tonnes | 22,500 tonnes | 71,900 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 72,540 tonnes | 66,100 tonnes | 79,900 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 18,200 tonnes | 4,200 tonnes | 73,500 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 29,623 tonnes | 10,700 tonnes | 38,217 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 34,654 tonnes | 24,769 tonnes | 42,896 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 25,239 tonnes | 16,466 tonnes | 32,579 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Albania
- 106 Israel 29,329 tonnes compare
- 107 Togo 26,555 tonnes compare
- 108 Papua New Guinea 25,216 tonnes compare
- 110 Slovenia 24,912 tonnes compare
- 111 Bosnia and Herzegovina 24,482 tonnes compare
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More agriculture & rural data for Albania
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.17 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.148 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,923 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.93 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4113 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 14.8% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 14.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.5% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is nitrogen fertilizer use in Albania?
- Nitrogen fertilizer use in Albania was 25,124 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 nitrogen fertilizer use recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 79,900 tonnes in 1989.
- What is the lowest nitrogen fertilizer use recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,000 tonnes in 1962.
- How does Albania rank for nitrogen fertilizer use?
- Albania ranks 109th out of 202 countries with data for 2023.
- Is nitrogen fertilizer use rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Albania 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 Nitrogen fertilizer use. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measures total nitrogen inputs, including synthetic fertilizers alongside organic inputs from manure and crop fixation. Measured in tonnes of nitrogen.