What is nitrogen fertilizer use in Chile?

Nitrogen fertilizer use in Chile was 244,877 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 Chile?

The highest recorded value was 305,803 tonnes in 2015.

What is the lowest nitrogen fertilizer use recorded in Chile?

The lowest recorded value was 15,586 tonnes in 1961.

How does Chile rank for nitrogen fertilizer use?

Chile ranks 41st out of 201 countries with data for 2023.

Is nitrogen fertilizer use rising or falling in Chile?

Over the last ten years it is down 10.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Chile 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.

Nitrogen fertilizer use in Chile

Name: Nitrogen fertilizer use in Chile
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Chile: Nitrogen fertilizer use was 244,877 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)

244,877 tonnes

Change on year

up 24.5%

World rank

41st

of 201 countries

All-time high

305,803 tonnes

in 2015

All-time low

15,586 tonnes

in 1961

Years of data

1961–2023

Nitrogen fertilizer use in Chile, 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 Chile stood at 244,877 tonnes.

The figure is up 24.5% on the previous year and down 10.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, nitrogen fertilizer use in Chile peaked at 305,803 tonnes in 2015 and was at its lowest, 15,586 tonnes, in 1961.

That places Chile 41st out of 201 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	29,352 tonnes	15,586 tonnes	36,766 tonnes	9
1970s	47,591 tonnes	36,693 tonnes	59,301 tonnes	10
1980s	99,033 tonnes	47,733 tonnes	156,900 tonnes	10
1990s	199,649 tonnes	157,400 tonnes	235,996 tonnes	10
2000s	223,782 tonnes	194,516 tonnes	253,231 tonnes	10
2010s	259,120 tonnes	237,390 tonnes	305,803 tonnes	10
2020s	241,148 tonnes	196,753 tonnes	275,024 tonnes	4

Countries ranked near Chile

38 Malawi 273,988 tonnes compare
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More agriculture & rural data for Chile

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 12.34 billion current US$ (2025)
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 3.5% (2025)
Rural population 2.15 million (2025)
Rural population growth -1.2% (2025)
Rural population 10.8% (2025)
Agricultural raw materials imports 0.7% (2025)
Agricultural raw materials exports 4.7% (2025)
Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 3.5% (2025)
Share of GDP from agriculture 3.5% (2025)
Land under cereal production 386,898 hectares (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is nitrogen fertilizer use in Chile?: Nitrogen fertilizer use in Chile was 244,877 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 Chile?: The highest recorded value was 305,803 tonnes in 2015.
What is the lowest nitrogen fertilizer use recorded in Chile?: The lowest recorded value was 15,586 tonnes in 1961.
How does Chile rank for nitrogen fertilizer use?: Chile ranks 41st out of 201 countries with data for 2023.
Is nitrogen fertilizer use rising or falling in Chile?: Over the last ten years it is down 10.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Chile 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

Indicator: Nitrogen fertilizer use
Unit: tonnes
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 202 places, 10,271 data points, 1961–2023
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Measures total nitrogen inputs, including synthetic fertilizers alongside organic inputs from manure and crop fixation. Measured in tonnes of nitrogen.