Nitrogen fertilizer use in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Nitrogen fertilizer use was 16,436 tonnes in 2023. ▼ Falling
Nitrogen fertilizer use in North Macedonia, 1994–2023
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 North Macedonia stood at 16,436 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 15.8% on the previous year and down 14.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nitrogen fertilizer use in North Macedonia peaked at 36,162 tonnes in 1994 and was at its lowest, 8,969 tonnes, in 2002.
North Macedonia ranks 121st of 202 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 30 years of available data.
Nitrogen fertilizer use in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 36,162 tonnes | — |
| 1995 | 25,219 tonnes | -30.3% |
| 1996 | 30,400 tonnes | +20.5% |
| 1997 | 28,100 tonnes | -7.6% |
| 1998 | 25,200 tonnes | -10.3% |
| 1999 | 25,000 tonnes | -0.8% |
| 2000 | 19,200 tonnes | -23.2% |
| 2001 | 12,600 tonnes | -34.4% |
| 2002 | 8,969 tonnes | -28.8% |
| 2003 | 12,030 tonnes | +34.1% |
| 2004 | 15,030 tonnes | +24.9% |
| 2005 | 18,092 tonnes | +20.4% |
| 2006 | 17,074 tonnes | -5.6% |
| 2007 | 18,897 tonnes | +10.7% |
| 2008 | 15,677 tonnes | -17.0% |
| 2009 | 17,412 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 2010 | 19,444 tonnes | +11.7% |
| 2011 | 18,143 tonnes | -6.7% |
| 2012 | 16,739 tonnes | -7.7% |
| 2013 | 19,314 tonnes | +15.4% |
| 2014 | 20,429 tonnes | +5.8% |
| 2015 | 19,362 tonnes | -5.2% |
| 2016 | 22,524 tonnes | +16.3% |
| 2017 | 20,997 tonnes | -6.8% |
| 2018 | 17,914 tonnes | -14.7% |
| 2019 | 17,619 tonnes | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 23,436 tonnes | +33.0% |
| 2021 | 14,577 tonnes | -37.8% |
| 2022 | 14,198 tonnes | -2.6% |
| 2023 | 16,436 tonnes | +15.8% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 16,436 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 54,228 tonnes, 30% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 16,436 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 107,185 tonnes, 15% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 28,347 tonnes | 25,000 tonnes | 36,162 tonnes | 6 |
| 2000s | 15,498 tonnes | 8,969 tonnes | 19,200 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 19,248 tonnes | 16,739 tonnes | 22,524 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 17,162 tonnes | 14,198 tonnes | 23,436 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
More agriculture & rural data for North Macedonia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.72 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0598 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 626.97 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.06 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3711 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 6.0% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 6.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.5% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is nitrogen fertilizer use in North Macedonia?
- Nitrogen fertilizer use in North Macedonia was 16,436 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 North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 36,162 tonnes in 1994.
- What is the lowest nitrogen fertilizer use recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,969 tonnes in 2002.
- How does North Macedonia rank for nitrogen fertilizer use?
- North Macedonia ranks 121st out of 202 countries with data for 2023.
- Is nitrogen fertilizer use rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this North Macedonia 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.