Nitrogen fertilizer use in Burundi
Burundi: Nitrogen fertilizer use was 6,888 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
6,888 tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
138th
of 202 countries
All-time high
13,457 tonnes
in 2018
All-time low
100 tonnes
in 1966
Years of data
58
1966–2023
Nitrogen fertilizer use in Burundi, 1966–2023
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 Burundi stood at 6,888 tonnes.
That represents a change of up 74.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nitrogen fertilizer use in Burundi peaked at 13,457 tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 100 tonnes, in 1966.
Burundi ranks 138th of 202 countries on this measure, 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 Burundi, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 100 tonnes | — |
| 1967 | 100 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 100 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 229 tonnes | +129.0% |
| 1970 | 422 tonnes | +84.3% |
| 1971 | 457 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 1972 | 576 tonnes | +26.0% |
| 1973 | 228 tonnes | -60.4% |
| 1974 | 601 tonnes | +163.6% |
| 1975 | 329 tonnes | -45.3% |
| 1976 | 467 tonnes | +41.9% |
| 1977 | 442 tonnes | -5.4% |
| 1978 | 411 tonnes | -7.0% |
| 1979 | 500 tonnes | +21.7% |
| 1980 | 900 tonnes | +80.0% |
| 1981 | 300 tonnes | -66.7% |
| 1982 | 500 tonnes | +66.7% |
| 1983 | 1,247 tonnes | +149.4% |
| 1984 | 639 tonnes | -48.8% |
| 1985 | 1,617 tonnes | +153.1% |
| 1986 | 1,100 tonnes | -32.0% |
| 1987 | 1,000 tonnes | -9.1% |
| 1988 | 1,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 2,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 1990 | 1,000 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 1991 | 1,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 1,799 tonnes | +79.9% |
| 1993 | 1,366 tonnes | -24.1% |
| 1994 | 1,000 tonnes | -26.8% |
| 1995 | 1,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 1,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 1,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 1,391 tonnes | +39.1% |
| 1999 | 1,822 tonnes | +31.0% |
| 2000 | 1,500 tonnes | -17.7% |
| 2001 | 1,500 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 514 tonnes | -65.7% |
| 2003 | 282 tonnes | -45.1% |
| 2004 | 429 tonnes | +52.1% |
| 2005 | 1,098 tonnes | +155.9% |
| 2006 | 1,488 tonnes | +35.5% |
| 2007 | 809 tonnes | -45.6% |
| 2008 | 997 tonnes | +23.2% |
| 2009 | 1,049 tonnes | +5.2% |
| 2010 | 1,942 tonnes | +85.1% |
| 2011 | 2,673 tonnes | +37.6% |
| 2012 | 3,168 tonnes | +18.5% |
| 2013 | 3,939 tonnes | +24.3% |
| 2014 | 5,614 tonnes | +42.5% |
| 2015 | 4,618 tonnes | -17.7% |
| 2016 | 8,087 tonnes | +75.1% |
| 2017 | 10,148 tonnes | +25.5% |
| 2018 | 13,457 tonnes | +32.6% |
| 2019 | 6,888 tonnes | -48.8% |
| 2020 | 6,888 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 6,888 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 6,888 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 6,888 tonnes | +0.0% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 6,888 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 14,884 tonnes, 46% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 6,888 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 15,117 tonnes, 46% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 132.25 tonnes | 100 tonnes | 229 tonnes | 4 |
| 1970s | 443.3 tonnes | 228 tonnes | 601 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,030 tonnes | 300 tonnes | 2,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,238 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 1,822 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 966.6 tonnes | 282 tonnes | 1,500 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,053 tonnes | 1,942 tonnes | 13,457 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,888 tonnes | 6,888 tonnes | 6,888 tonnes | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Burundi
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.3429 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 80.18 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.27 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0032 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.7431 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 34.3% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 34.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.5% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is nitrogen fertilizer use in Burundi?
- Nitrogen fertilizer use in Burundi was 6,888 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 Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 13,457 tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest nitrogen fertilizer use recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 100 tonnes in 1966.
- How does Burundi rank for nitrogen fertilizer use?
- Burundi ranks 138th out of 202 countries with data for 2023.
- Is nitrogen fertilizer use rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 74.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burundi 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.