Nitrogen fertilizer use in Finland
Finland: Nitrogen fertilizer use was 140,672 tonnes in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
140,672 tonnes
Change on year
up 30.2%
World rank
58th
of 202 countries
All-time high
231,361 tonnes
in 1989
All-time low
59,105 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Nitrogen fertilizer use in Finland, 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 Finland is 140,672 tonnes, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 30.2% on the previous year and up 1.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nitrogen fertilizer use in Finland peaked at 231,361 tonnes in 1989 and was at its lowest, 59,105 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Finland 58th out of 202 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Nitrogen fertilizer use in Finland, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 59,105 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 62,005 tonnes | +4.9% |
| 1963 | 77,560 tonnes | +25.1% |
| 1964 | 92,792 tonnes | +19.6% |
| 1965 | 104,806 tonnes | +12.9% |
| 1966 | 102,991 tonnes | -1.7% |
| 1967 | 107,177 tonnes | +4.1% |
| 1968 | 115,628 tonnes | +7.9% |
| 1969 | 159,955 tonnes | +38.3% |
| 1970 | 169,373 tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1971 | 182,108 tonnes | +7.5% |
| 1972 | 179,440 tonnes | -1.5% |
| 1973 | 206,660 tonnes | +15.2% |
| 1974 | 226,442 tonnes | +9.6% |
| 1975 | 199,315 tonnes | -12.0% |
| 1976 | 161,377 tonnes | -19.0% |
| 1977 | 168,385 tonnes | +4.3% |
| 1978 | 183,322 tonnes | +8.9% |
| 1979 | 196,241 tonnes | +7.0% |
| 1980 | 196,936 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1981 | 183,581 tonnes | -6.8% |
| 1982 | 215,991 tonnes | +17.7% |
| 1983 | 204,775 tonnes | -5.2% |
| 1984 | 196,060 tonnes | -4.3% |
| 1985 | 202,170 tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1986 | 212,300 tonnes | +5.0% |
| 1987 | 214,586 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1988 | 211,207 tonnes | -1.6% |
| 1989 | 231,361 tonnes | +9.5% |
| 1990 | 206,400 tonnes | -10.8% |
| 1991 | 166,450 tonnes | -19.4% |
| 1992 | 174,000 tonnes | +4.5% |
| 1993 | 171,000 tonnes | -1.7% |
| 1994 | 183,000 tonnes | +7.0% |
| 1995 | 183,020 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 174,000 tonnes | -4.9% |
| 1997 | 177,000 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1998 | 175,000 tonnes | -1.1% |
| 1999 | 176,000 tonnes | +0.6% |
| 2000 | 167,000 tonnes | -5.1% |
| 2001 | 165,000 tonnes | -1.2% |
| 2002 | 160,403 tonnes | -2.8% |
| 2003 | 159,288 tonnes | -0.7% |
| 2004 | 154,708 tonnes | -2.9% |
| 2005 | 149,562 tonnes | -3.3% |
| 2006 | 148,161 tonnes | -0.9% |
| 2007 | 148,784 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2008 | 162,905 tonnes | +9.5% |
| 2009 | 136,009 tonnes | -16.5% |
| 2010 | 156,523 tonnes | +15.1% |
| 2011 | 138,900 tonnes | -11.3% |
| 2012 | 138,900 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 138,136 tonnes | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 147,373 tonnes | +6.7% |
| 2015 | 143,479 tonnes | -2.6% |
| 2016 | 138,128 tonnes | -3.7% |
| 2017 | 138,948 tonnes | +0.6% |
| 2018 | 138,385 tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 146,798 tonnes | +6.1% |
| 2020 | 139,316 tonnes | -5.1% |
| 2021 | 145,807 tonnes | +4.7% |
| 2022 | 108,044 tonnes | -25.9% |
| 2023 | 140,672 tonnes | +30.2% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 140,672 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 83,582 tonnes, 1.7× the median. (68 countries reporting)
- Finland's 140,672 tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 107,185 tonnes, 1.3× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 98,002 tonnes | 59,105 tonnes | 159,955 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 187,266 tonnes | 161,377 tonnes | 226,442 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 206,897 tonnes | 183,581 tonnes | 231,361 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 178,587 tonnes | 166,450 tonnes | 206,400 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 155,182 tonnes | 136,009 tonnes | 167,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 142,557 tonnes | 138,128 tonnes | 156,523 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 133,460 tonnes | 108,044 tonnes | 145,807 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Finland
More agriculture & rural data for Finland
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 12.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0261 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,466 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.5476 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2548 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 7.1% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.7% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is nitrogen fertilizer use in Finland?
- Nitrogen fertilizer use in Finland was 140,672 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 Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 231,361 tonnes in 1989.
- What is the lowest nitrogen fertilizer use recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 59,105 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Finland rank for nitrogen fertilizer use?
- Finland ranks 58th out of 202 countries with data for 2023.
- Is nitrogen fertilizer use rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Finland 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.