Nitrogen fertilizer use in Philippines
Philippines: Nitrogen fertilizer use was 653,342 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Nitrogen fertilizer use in Philippines, 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 Philippines stood at 653,342 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 18.2% on the previous year and up 23.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nitrogen fertilizer use in Philippines peaked at 799,021 tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 35,815 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Philippines 25th out of 201 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 | 60,187 tonnes | 35,815 tonnes | 101,437 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 161,258 tonnes | 114,500 tonnes | 226,700 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 271,601 tonnes | 180,683 tonnes | 374,642 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 418,684 tonnes | 302,700 tonnes | 548,215 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 501,101 tonnes | 401,297 tonnes | 629,808 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 598,025 tonnes | 470,000 tonnes | 761,288 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 729,680 tonnes | 653,342 tonnes | 799,021 tonnes | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Philippines
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 41.85 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 8.6% (2025)
- Rural population 51.65 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.1% (2025)
- Rural population 44.2% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.6% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.1% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 8.6% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 8.6% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 7.36 million hectares (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is nitrogen fertilizer use in Philippines?
- Nitrogen fertilizer use in Philippines was 653,342 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 Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 799,021 tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest nitrogen fertilizer use recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 35,815 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Philippines rank for nitrogen fertilizer use?
- Philippines ranks 25th out of 201 countries with data for 2023.
- Is nitrogen fertilizer use rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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.