Nitrogen fertilizer use in Iran
Iran: Nitrogen fertilizer use was 903,185 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Nitrogen fertilizer use in Iran, 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 Iran stood at 903,185 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 44.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nitrogen fertilizer use in Iran peaked at 1.36 million tonnes in 2006 and was at its lowest, 7,259 tonnes, in 1961.
Iran ranks 22nd of 201 countries on this measure, 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 | 26,907 tonnes | 7,259 tonnes | 55,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 176,852 tonnes | 65,254 tonnes | 289,285 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 506,204 tonnes | 300,185 tonnes | 726,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 708,851 tonnes | 555,000 tonnes | 878,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.05 million tonnes | 862,572 tonnes | 1.36 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 677,659 tonnes | 559,006 tonnes | 943,707 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 903,185 tonnes | 903,185 tonnes | 903,185 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iran
- 19 Germany 1.04 million tonnes compare
- 20 Ukraine 993,599 tonnes compare
- 21 Uzbekistan 961,192 tonnes compare
- 23 United Kingdom 871,000 tonnes compare
- 24 Spain 773,011 tonnes compare
- 25 Philippines 653,342 tonnes compare
More agriculture & rural data for Iran
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 38.42 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 10.6% (2025)
- Rural population 20.91 million (2025)
- Rural population growth -0.6% (2025)
- Rural population 22.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 3.0% (2022)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.3% (2022)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 10.6% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 10.6% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 8.66 million hectares (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is nitrogen fertilizer use in Iran?
- Nitrogen fertilizer use in Iran was 903,185 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 Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 1.36 million tonnes in 2006.
- What is the lowest nitrogen fertilizer use recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,259 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Iran rank for nitrogen fertilizer use?
- Iran ranks 22nd out of 201 countries with data for 2023.
- Is nitrogen fertilizer use rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran 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.