Nitrogen fertilizer use in Argentina
Argentina: Nitrogen fertilizer use was 1.26 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.26 million tonnes
Change on year
down 28.7%
World rank
18th
of 202 countries
All-time high
1.77 million tonnes
in 2022
All-time low
8,390 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Nitrogen fertilizer use in Argentina, 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, nitrogen fertilizer use in Argentina stood at 1.26 million tonnes.
That represents a change of down 28.7% on the previous year and up 59.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nitrogen fertilizer use in Argentina peaked at 1.77 million tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 8,390 tonnes, in 1961.
Argentina ranks 18th of 202 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Nitrogen fertilizer use in Argentina, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 8,390 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 8,605 tonnes | +2.6% |
| 1963 | 16,671 tonnes | +93.7% |
| 1964 | 20,000 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1965 | 25,000 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1966 | 25,505 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1967 | 37,035 tonnes | +45.2% |
| 1968 | 30,661 tonnes | -17.2% |
| 1969 | 35,046 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 1970 | 41,003 tonnes | +17.0% |
| 1971 | 45,000 tonnes | +9.7% |
| 1972 | 49,000 tonnes | +8.9% |
| 1973 | 43,843 tonnes | -10.5% |
| 1974 | 42,000 tonnes | -4.2% |
| 1975 | 28,000 tonnes | -33.3% |
| 1976 | 39,200 tonnes | +40.0% |
| 1977 | 41,700 tonnes | +6.4% |
| 1978 | 47,718 tonnes | +14.4% |
| 1979 | 58,915 tonnes | +23.5% |
| 1980 | 62,652 tonnes | +6.3% |
| 1981 | 51,173 tonnes | -18.3% |
| 1982 | 53,300 tonnes | +4.2% |
| 1983 | 62,200 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 1984 | 103,800 tonnes | +66.9% |
| 1985 | 104,600 tonnes | +0.8% |
| 1986 | 93,000 tonnes | -11.1% |
| 1987 | 94,500 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1988 | 99,100 tonnes | +4.9% |
| 1989 | 99,400 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1990 | 101,400 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1991 | 95,700 tonnes | -5.6% |
| 1992 | 146,600 tonnes | +53.2% |
| 1993 | 167,700 tonnes | +14.4% |
| 1994 | 281,800 tonnes | +68.0% |
| 1995 | 318,800 tonnes | +13.1% |
| 1996 | 510,300 tonnes | +60.1% |
| 1997 | 476,400 tonnes | -6.6% |
| 1998 | 422,700 tonnes | -11.3% |
| 1999 | 457,300 tonnes | +8.2% |
| 2000 | 498,223 tonnes | +8.9% |
| 2001 | 496,500 tonnes | -0.3% |
| 2002 | 534,592 tonnes | +7.7% |
| 2003 | 740,659 tonnes | +38.5% |
| 2004 | 796,423 tonnes | +7.5% |
| 2005 | 640,406 tonnes | -19.6% |
| 2006 | 787,677 tonnes | +23.0% |
| 2007 | 981,351 tonnes | +24.6% |
| 2008 | 761,959 tonnes | -22.4% |
| 2009 | 477,061 tonnes | -37.4% |
| 2010 | 771,245 tonnes | +61.7% |
| 2011 | 857,190 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 2012 | 734,890 tonnes | -14.3% |
| 2013 | 788,154 tonnes | +7.2% |
| 2014 | 784,092 tonnes | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 603,481 tonnes | -23.0% |
| 2016 | 923,362 tonnes | +53.0% |
| 2017 | 975,843 tonnes | +5.7% |
| 2018 | 1.16 million tonnes | +18.9% |
| 2019 | 1.28 million tonnes | +10.2% |
| 2020 | 1.40 million tonnes | +9.5% |
| 2021 | 1.66 million tonnes | +18.4% |
| 2022 | 1.77 million tonnes | +6.6% |
| 2023 | 1.26 million tonnes | -28.7% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 1.26 million tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 54,228 tonnes, 23.2× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 1.26 million tonnes is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 19,640 tonnes, 64.1× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 22,990 tonnes | 8,390 tonnes | 37,035 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 43,638 tonnes | 28,000 tonnes | 58,915 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 82,372 tonnes | 51,173 tonnes | 104,600 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 297,870 tonnes | 95,700 tonnes | 510,300 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 671,485 tonnes | 477,061 tonnes | 981,351 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 887,728 tonnes | 603,481 tonnes | 1.28 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.52 million tonnes | 1.26 million tonnes | 1.77 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
More agriculture & rural data for Argentina
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 1.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0553 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 824.26 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.6693 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.0765 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 5.5% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 5.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.6% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is nitrogen fertilizer use in Argentina?
- Nitrogen fertilizer use in Argentina was 1.26 million 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 Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 1.77 million tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest nitrogen fertilizer use recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,390 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Argentina rank for nitrogen fertilizer use?
- Argentina ranks 18th out of 202 countries with data for 2023.
- Is nitrogen fertilizer use rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 59.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina 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.