Nitrogen fertilizer use in Greenland
Greenland: Nitrogen fertilizer use was 23 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Nitrogen fertilizer use in Greenland, 2002–2023
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 Greenland stood at 23 tonnes.
The figure is up 27.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nitrogen fertilizer use in Greenland peaked at 241 tonnes in 2008 and was at its lowest, 18 tonnes, in 2013.
Greenland ranks 186th of 202 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Nitrogen fertilizer use in Greenland, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 89 tonnes | — |
| 2003 | 89 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 96 tonnes | +7.9% |
| 2005 | 103 tonnes | +7.3% |
| 2006 | 135 tonnes | +31.1% |
| 2007 | 79 tonnes | -41.5% |
| 2008 | 241 tonnes | +205.1% |
| 2009 | 104 tonnes | -56.8% |
| 2010 | 94 tonnes | -9.6% |
| 2011 | 35 tonnes | -62.8% |
| 2012 | 109 tonnes | +211.4% |
| 2013 | 18 tonnes | -83.5% |
| 2014 | 51 tonnes | +183.3% |
| 2015 | 19 tonnes | -62.7% |
| 2016 | 58 tonnes | +205.3% |
| 2017 | 22 tonnes | -62.1% |
| 2018 | 23 tonnes | +4.5% |
| 2019 | 23 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 23 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 23 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 23 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 23 tonnes | +0.0% |
Greenland compared with similar countries
- Greenland's 23 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 83,582 tonnes, 0% of the median. (68 countries reporting)
- Greenland's 23 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 107,185 tonnes, 0% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 117 tonnes | 79 tonnes | 241 tonnes | 8 |
| 2010s | 45.2 tonnes | 18 tonnes | 109 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 23 tonnes | 23 tonnes | 23 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Greenland
More agriculture & rural data for Greenland
- Rural population 11.4% (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -2.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 9,686 current US$ per person (2023)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 16.6% (2023)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1143 units per person (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2018)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.5% (2018)
- Rural population growth -2.2% (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 9.03 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is nitrogen fertilizer use in Greenland?
- Nitrogen fertilizer use in Greenland was 23 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 Greenland?
- The highest recorded value was 241 tonnes in 2008.
- What is the lowest nitrogen fertilizer use recorded in Greenland?
- The lowest recorded value was 18 tonnes in 2013.
- How does Greenland rank for nitrogen fertilizer use?
- Greenland ranks 186th out of 202 countries with data for 2023.
- Is nitrogen fertilizer use rising or falling in Greenland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Greenland 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.