Nitrogen fertilizer use in Austria
Austria: Nitrogen fertilizer use was 97,605 tonnes in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
97,605 tonnes
Change on year
up 0.0%
World rank
71st
of 202 countries
All-time high
165,083 tonnes
in 1985
All-time low
52,300 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Nitrogen fertilizer use in Austria, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for nitrogen fertilizer use in Austria is 97,605 tonnes, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 12.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nitrogen fertilizer use in Austria peaked at 165,083 tonnes in 1985 and was at its lowest, 52,300 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Austria 71st out of 202 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Nitrogen fertilizer use in Austria, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 52,300 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 64,239 tonnes | +22.8% |
| 1963 | 68,254 tonnes | +6.3% |
| 1964 | 73,380 tonnes | +7.5% |
| 1965 | 91,292 tonnes | +24.4% |
| 1966 | 89,581 tonnes | -1.9% |
| 1967 | 98,787 tonnes | +10.3% |
| 1968 | 112,915 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 1969 | 120,737 tonnes | +6.9% |
| 1970 | 125,822 tonnes | +4.2% |
| 1971 | 139,379 tonnes | +10.8% |
| 1972 | 135,983 tonnes | -2.4% |
| 1973 | 132,103 tonnes | -2.9% |
| 1974 | 125,553 tonnes | -5.0% |
| 1975 | 121,444 tonnes | -3.3% |
| 1976 | 143,269 tonnes | +18.0% |
| 1977 | 134,519 tonnes | -6.1% |
| 1978 | 154,000 tonnes | +14.5% |
| 1979 | 158,000 tonnes | +2.6% |
| 1980 | 159,700 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1981 | 161,544 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1982 | 149,673 tonnes | -7.3% |
| 1983 | 154,126 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1984 | 161,100 tonnes | +4.5% |
| 1985 | 165,083 tonnes | +2.5% |
| 1986 | 136,800 tonnes | -17.1% |
| 1987 | 131,500 tonnes | -3.9% |
| 1988 | 141,800 tonnes | +7.8% |
| 1989 | 125,100 tonnes | -11.8% |
| 1990 | 135,700 tonnes | +8.5% |
| 1991 | 132,000 tonnes | -2.7% |
| 1992 | 124,000 tonnes | -6.1% |
| 1993 | 120,000 tonnes | -3.2% |
| 1994 | 121,000 tonnes | +0.8% |
| 1995 | 125,000 tonnes | +3.3% |
| 1996 | 125,309 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1997 | 131,819 tonnes | +5.2% |
| 1998 | 127,537 tonnes | -3.2% |
| 1999 | 119,492 tonnes | -6.3% |
| 2000 | 121,644 tonnes | +1.8% |
| 2001 | 117,093 tonnes | -3.7% |
| 2002 | 127,585 tonnes | +9.0% |
| 2003 | 94,435 tonnes | -26.0% |
| 2004 | 100,789 tonnes | +6.7% |
| 2005 | 99,702 tonnes | -1.1% |
| 2006 | 103,692 tonnes | +4.0% |
| 2007 | 103,262 tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2008 | 134,382 tonnes | +30.1% |
| 2009 | 86,254 tonnes | -35.8% |
| 2010 | 90,639 tonnes | +5.1% |
| 2011 | 116,751 tonnes | +28.8% |
| 2012 | 97,721 tonnes | -16.3% |
| 2013 | 112,005 tonnes | +14.6% |
| 2014 | 111,615 tonnes | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 130,252 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 2016 | 122,623 tonnes | -5.9% |
| 2017 | 117,704 tonnes | -4.0% |
| 2018 | 113,136 tonnes | -3.9% |
| 2019 | 98,234 tonnes | -13.2% |
| 2020 | 115,676 tonnes | +17.8% |
| 2021 | 106,483 tonnes | -7.9% |
| 2022 | 97,561 tonnes | -8.4% |
| 2023 | 97,605 tonnes | +0.0% |
Austria compared with similar countries
- Austria's 97,605 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 83,582 tonnes, 1.2× the median. (68 countries reporting)
- Austria's 97,605 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 107,185 tonnes, 91% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 85,721 tonnes | 52,300 tonnes | 120,737 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 137,007 tonnes | 121,444 tonnes | 158,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 148,643 tonnes | 125,100 tonnes | 165,083 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 126,186 tonnes | 119,492 tonnes | 135,700 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 108,884 tonnes | 86,254 tonnes | 134,382 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 111,068 tonnes | 90,639 tonnes | 130,252 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 104,331 tonnes | 97,561 tonnes | 115,676 tonnes | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Austria
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 11.95 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0126 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 791 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.4906 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3028 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 1.3% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 1.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.4% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.7% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is nitrogen fertilizer use in Austria?
- Nitrogen fertilizer use in Austria was 97,605 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 Austria?
- The highest recorded value was 165,083 tonnes in 1985.
- What is the lowest nitrogen fertilizer use recorded in Austria?
- The lowest recorded value was 52,300 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Austria rank for nitrogen fertilizer use?
- Austria ranks 71st out of 202 countries with data for 2023.
- Is nitrogen fertilizer use rising or falling in Austria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Austria 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.