Nitrogen fertilizer use in Jordan
Jordan: Nitrogen fertilizer use was 35,494 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Nitrogen fertilizer use in Jordan, 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 Jordan stood at 35,494 tonnes. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.1% on the previous year and up 43.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nitrogen fertilizer use in Jordan peaked at 35,494 tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 418 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Jordan 103rd out of 201 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 | 1,265 tonnes | 418 tonnes | 2,111 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 2,463 tonnes | 1,361 tonnes | 6,200 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 8,214 tonnes | 2,918 tonnes | 14,251 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 9,259 tonnes | 4,000 tonnes | 14,835 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 8,340 tonnes | 4,600 tonnes | 10,900 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 19,050 tonnes | 10,200 tonnes | 34,523 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 24,806 tonnes | 14,387 tonnes | 35,494 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Jordan
- 100 Estonia 38,404 tonnes compare
- 101 El Salvador 37,283 tonnes compare
- 102 Afghanistan 35,723 tonnes compare
- 104 Democratic Republic of Congo 32,285 tonnes compare
- 105 Israel 29,329 tonnes compare
- 106 Togo 26,555 tonnes compare
More agriculture & rural data for Jordan
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 3.43 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 5.6% (2025)
- Rural population 782,426 (2025)
- Rural population growth -4.0% (2025)
- Rural population 6.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.1% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.3% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 5.6% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 5.6% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 52,137 hectares (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is nitrogen fertilizer use in Jordan?
- Nitrogen fertilizer use in Jordan was 35,494 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 Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 35,494 tonnes in 2023.
- What is the lowest nitrogen fertilizer use recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 418 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Jordan rank for nitrogen fertilizer use?
- Jordan ranks 103rd out of 201 countries with data for 2023.
- Is nitrogen fertilizer use rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jordan 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.