Nitrogen fertilizer use in Niger
Niger: Nitrogen fertilizer use was 8,138 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Nitrogen fertilizer use in Niger, 1964–2023
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 Niger is 8,138 tonnes, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 31.1% on the previous year and up 14.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nitrogen fertilizer use in Niger peaked at 12,812 tonnes in 2012 and was at its lowest, 72 tonnes, in 1970.
That places Niger 135th 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 | 136.17 tonnes | 100 tonnes | 207 tonnes | 6 |
| 1970s | 403.5 tonnes | 72 tonnes | 963 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,612 tonnes | 1,144 tonnes | 2,405 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,945 tonnes | 198 tonnes | 5,500 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,126 tonnes | 1,558 tonnes | 6,525 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,428 tonnes | 3,813 tonnes | 12,812 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,637 tonnes | 6,100 tonnes | 8,138 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Niger
More agriculture & rural data for Niger
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 10.30 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 47.6% (2025)
- Rural population 22.79 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 2.8% (2025)
- Rural population 81.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.0% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.3% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 47.6% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 47.6% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 10.33 million hectares (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is nitrogen fertilizer use in Niger?
- Nitrogen fertilizer use in Niger was 8,138 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 Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 12,812 tonnes in 2012.
- What is the lowest nitrogen fertilizer use recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 72 tonnes in 1970.
- How does Niger rank for nitrogen fertilizer use?
- Niger ranks 135th out of 201 countries with data for 2023.
- Is nitrogen fertilizer use rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger 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.