Nitrogen fertilizer use in Namibia
Namibia: Nitrogen fertilizer use was 20,750 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Nitrogen fertilizer use in Namibia, 1998–2023
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 Namibia stood at 20,750 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 77.4% on the previous year and up 168.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nitrogen fertilizer use in Namibia peaked at 30,494 tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 100 tonnes, in 1998.
That places Namibia 113th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 100 tonnes | 100 tonnes | 100 tonnes | 2 |
| 2000s | 1,161 tonnes | 100 tonnes | 2,920 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 12,740 tonnes | 2,849 tonnes | 30,494 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,476 tonnes | 2,728 tonnes | 20,750 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
- 110 Bosnia and Herzegovina 24,482 tonnes compare
- 111 Kyrgyzstan 23,077 tonnes compare
- 112 North Korea 21,697 tonnes compare
- 114 Bolivia 19,640 tonnes compare
- 115 Angola 18,128 tonnes compare
- 116 Botswana 17,547 tonnes compare
More agriculture & rural data for Namibia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 1.05 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 7.0% (2025)
- Rural population 1.52 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 1.1% (2025)
- Rural population 49.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.5% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.9% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 7.0% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 7.0% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 339,089 hectares (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is nitrogen fertilizer use in Namibia?
- Nitrogen fertilizer use in Namibia was 20,750 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 Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 30,494 tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest nitrogen fertilizer use recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 100 tonnes in 1998.
- How does Namibia rank for nitrogen fertilizer use?
- Namibia ranks 113th out of 201 countries with data for 2023.
- Is nitrogen fertilizer use rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 168.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia 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.